Reg. Charity No. 1094896
Rose Cottage Cat Rescue, Ludlow Road, Craven Arms
Tel: 01694 781433
Email: rosecottagecatrescue@googlemail.com
Annual Report 1st June 2024/31st May 2025
Our aims are:
For the benefit of the public to relieve the sickness and distress of stray, abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens by:
- The rescue and re homing of such animals.
The encouragement and promotion of neutering of domestic and feral cats.
To advance the education of the general public in all matters relating to the caring for, and keeping of domestic cats.
Trustees: Geraldine Holyoake Chairperson Julia Williams Secretary Sarah Wells Treasurer
Income and expenditure
Misc. Costs include Paint and DIY materials, Accountants fees, Insurance, Petrol/travelling, Electricity, Microchips, Postage and cleaning and hygiene products.
| Income | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Donations | 12057.07 | 15.398.09 |
| Legacy | 20500 | 40000 |
| Fundraising | ||
| ShopIncome | 53518.47 | 57120.52 |
| Gift Aid | ||
| Shropshire Council Grant |
| Expenditure | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Vets | 23285.47 | 30876.13 |
| Cat Food | 9920.50 | 9643.30 |
| Misc | 4423.87 | 2665.32 |
| Cat Litter | 732.57 | 1633.80 |
| Stationery | 312.10 | 301.20 |
| ShopExp | 11369.18 | 30150.07 |
Bank Account Balance: 1st June 2024 £ 60631.09 31st May 2025 £98352.35 Property: 1st June 2024 £155 471.42 31st May 20225 £155 471.42
Admittance and Rehoming:
| Admittance and Rehoming: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehoming 2023/24 2024/25 Adult 24 23 Kittens 53 84 PTS/Died 13 11 Stayingat Rose Cottage 2 1 Returned to Site/Owner 7 7 Total 99 126 |
Admittance 2023/24 2024/25 | ||
| Adults | 26 | 34 | |
| Kittens | 58 | 96 | |
| Total 84 130 |
— PTS/Died 11 4 orphan kittens, 1xFIP, 1xRTA, 5x elderly cats with age related conditions We neutered 61 plus issued 15 vouchers and microchipped 56 throughout the year
Summary
Our admittance figures are dramatically increased from last year particularly kitten numbers, but the kitten rehoming numbers are also in line with this. These increases are undoubtedly linked to the cost of living crisis with many cats coming in due to no fault evictions. The increase in kitten numbers is probably related to the high cost of veterinary charges meaning many people are unable to afford routine treatment and neutering. The number of stray/abandoned pregnant pet cats was much higher this year than in previous years.
Income.
Our total income was higher this year with both the shop income and donations increased from last year. The higher rehoming numbers probably accounted for much of the increased donations. We also received a very generous legacy during the year.
Expenditure.
With the exception of stationery all our costs were increased this year but most notably in veterinary charges and shop expenditure. The veterinary cost reflect the higher number of cats taken in and include the cost of our neutering assistance vouchers.
The increased shop expenses include a new conservatory added to the shop to increase - floor space and improve security but also we have employed a part time Shop Co ordinator to help with the running of the shop during the week.
Looking Forward.
The financial crisis continues to have a negative effect on pet ownership, making it difficult for people to afford even routine veterinary costs. We are aiming to continue with our neutering vouchers and have increased the value from £50 to £65 for female cats. We also plan to target colonies of farm cats which are repeatedly adding to the numbers of stray/ feral kittens being born; neutering usually improves the general health of the colony as well as the individual cats. During the summer we are often overwhelmed with the number of unwanted kittens and pregnant stray cats that we are asked to take in. It is counter productive to allow the cattery to become overcrowded as this often leads to the spread of virus's and parasites so to enable us to take in more cats without this risk we are hoping to recruit more foster carers, individuals who will take a litter of kittens or even just the odd one or two, into their home and care for them until a home can be found for them. We would cover all costs involved.
Independent Examiner's report on the accounts
Report to the trustees of Rose Cottage Cat Rescue
On accounts for the year ended 31st May 2025
Charity Number 1034896
Set out on page 2
| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust’) for the year ended 31st May 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act’).
| report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out ny examination, | have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
| have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ruth Whiting of RLW Accountants
Chartered Accountant
Castle Green, Ludlow Road, Little Stretton, Church Stretton, Shropshire, 5°76 6RB 10th March 2026