What is the financial size of CATS PROTECTION?

CATS PROTECTION is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £96,902,000 and total expenditure of £98,693,000.

How does CATS PROTECTION allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 68.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 31.9% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of CATS PROTECTION?

CATS PROTECTION employs 1,204 staff members and is supported by 9,800 volunteers.

Does CATS PROTECTION receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does CATS PROTECTION pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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CATS PROTECTION

#203644

Other•Major•Registered

www.cats.org.uk

Homing, neutering and the provision of information. Cats protection operates through a network of around 250 volunteer led branches throughout the united kingdom. We are also registered with oscr. In addition to the branch network we have 32 purpose built cat adoption centres. Branches and adoption centres work side by side to deliver cat work.

Registered address

Cats Protection, National Cat Centre, Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate, HAYWARDS HEATH, RH17 7TT

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£96,902,000

Expenditure

All activities

£98,693,000

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£38,068,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£114,909,000

Working Capital

Liquidity

£5,901,000

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

4.6 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

8.5%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

68.1%

Median: 97.2%Below typical

Income Concentration

59.4%

Median: 87.1%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

3.1x

Median: 27.3xBelow typical

Income Volatility

2.7%

Median: 13.4%Top quartile

Self-Generated Income

25.3%

Median: 92.1%Below typical

3-Year Income CAGR

7.4%

Median: 8.7%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

68.1%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

3.1%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.3%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

5.6%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

4.6 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

74.4%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 5945

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

8.5%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

7.4%

Volatility

Stable

2.7%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

1,204

Volunteers

Volunteer count

9,800

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

8.1:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£80,483

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

3.5%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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Income vs Expenditure

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