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Cats is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Animals category.

455 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.22% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(cats?|felines?)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 84 0.12%
£10k - £100k 182 0.26%
£100k - £250k 68 0.31%
£250k - £500k 34 0.31%
£500k - £1m 14 0.20%
£1m - £10m 22 0.24%
Over £10m 3 0.13%
Total 407 0.21%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 405 0.24%
oscr 39 0.16%
ccni 11 0.15%
Total 455 0.22%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
CATS PROTECTION [Charity number: 203644]
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.
£96,902,000
Cats Protection [Charity number: SC037711]
The League is established to relieve the suffering and distress of cats.
£96,902,000
BATTERSEA DOGS' AND CATS' HOME [Charity number: 206394]
We aim never to turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners; when we cannot do this, we care for them until new homes can be found for them; and we educate the public about responsible pet ownership.
£70,340,000
ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1086903]
Animals Asia is devoted to ending the barbaric practice of bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals in China and Vietnam. We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change. Particular emphasis is on ending bear bile farming, ending the trade in dogs and cats for meat and improving the welfare of captive animals in zoos and safari parks.
£6,017,178
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BATH AND DISTRICT BRANCH [Charity number: 205594]
Animal welfare including rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of companion animals (dog and cats ), animal welfare education activities, outreach work.
£5,083,560
CENTRE FOR ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY CHARITY LIMITED [Charity number: 265239]
CAT seeks to inspire, inform and enable people to adopt sustainable technologies and practices. The Charity achieves its objectives by: promoting scenarios for a Zero Carbon Britian; providing education through school visits, short courses and postgraduate teaching; publishing a members' magazine; providing a free information service; operating a visitor centre; hosting external events.
£4,065,203
The Big Cat Sanctuary Ltd [Charity number: 1104420]
The Big Cat Sanctuary houses a diverse and genetically valuable collection of felids. TBCS is an active member of many European Breeding Programmes.The Sanctuary raises funds through photographic workshops, experiences, annual open days and events.Funds raised at TBCS are invested back into the Sanctuary for the welfare of our cats and used as contributions to our conservation work in the UK
£3,646,058
NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST [Charity number: 1090499]
The National Animal Welfare Trust's primary purpose is to rescue and re-home animals, primarily cats and dogs, but also farm animals and small domestic pets too.
£3,577,387
INTERNATIONAL CAT CARE [Charity number: 1117342]
International Cat Care Ltd is a charity dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of cats through improved feline knowledge, to help us all care better for our cats.
£3,086,494
UK CAT CONSORTIUM [Charity number: 1133667]
UKCAT provides and develops a University admission test aiming to achieve greater fairness in selection to medicine and dentistry and widening participation in medical and dental training of under-represented groups. Through a research programme UKCAT is seeking to identify characteristics in applicants that will make them good dentists/doctors with the ultimate aim of improving patient care.
£3,033,140

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
Little Cat Rescue [Charity number: SC040088]
The charity's objects (the objects) are: To rescue, rehabilitate and find suitable homes for feral cats and abandoned domestic cats. To alleviate suffering and to provide veterinary treatment. To provide a place of shelter and sanctuary. To have adults cats neutered if their health permits. To inform, educate and encourage the public in responsible cat care. Never to kill for expediency or convenience.
£10
Freedom Angels Romania [Charity number: 1182875]
To relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain a rescue and rehoming service for the reception, care and treatment of stray dogs and cats from Romania who by reason of abandonment, neglect or mistreatment are in need of such care and attention.
£122,665
THAMES VALLEY ANIMAL WELFARE [Charity number: 900616]
TVAW aims to rescue and rehome abandoned, illtreated and unwanted cats and kittens. Veterinary treatment is provided and all animals are neutered. The cats are cared for individually in foster homes until suitable homes are found. We also operate a lost and found register and a low cost neutering scheme. All of the work is carried out by volunteers and funded by donations.
£122,213
FLORI'S FRIENDS RESCUE [Charity number: 1177365]
To relieve the suffering of cats and dogs that are stray, abandoned, abused, neglected or in need of our help.We focus on the rehabilitation, care and treatment of dogs and cats.The charity is a paralysis and mobility issues specialist that cares for disabled dogs and cats . These activities focus on Southeast of the UK but are not restricted to that area.
£349,341
NEWBRIDGE CAT RESCUE AND REHOMING CENTRE [Charity number: 1170574]
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of cats in need of care and attention, and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such cats.Funding comes from donation, legacies and fund raising events. We are situated in South Shropshire but cover Shropshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
£43,134
CATS IN DISTRESS [Charity number: 1167332]
Rescue, rehabilitate & rehome stray, abandoned, mistreated & unwanted cats & kittens.
£130,919
IRIS'S CATS IN NEED [Charity number: 1043509]
Relief of the suffering of stray and abandoned cats and kittens which are in need of care and attention.Provision and maintenance of rescue homes and other facilities for the reception and care of unwanted cats and kittens.Provision of veterinary treatment including spaying and neutering of all adult cats.Re-homing of cats and kittens where possible.
£161,753
ST GILES ANIMAL RESCUE [Charity number: 1136251]
Supporting stray and abandoned dogs, cats and other small animals.
£8,934
All Dog & Cat Rescue Scotland [Charity number: SC054261]
The organisation's purposes are the advancement of animal welfare, specifically: To rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in Scotland, providing care and support for dogs in need, regardless of their place of origin. To promote animal welfare by offering veterinary care, fostering, and responsible rehoming services to ensure the wellbeing of rescued dogs. To work in partnership with reputable rescue organisations and individuals to assist dogs from Scotland and further afield, ensuring they are brought into safe environments before being rehomed within Scotland. To educate the public on responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, and the importance of adoption and rehabilitation. To collaborate with foster carers, boarding facilities, and local communities to provide temporary care and long-term solutions for rescued dogs.
RAVENS RESCUE UK [Charity number: 1160974]
The relief of suffering and the need of abandoned, unwanted, homeless, abused or distressed animals, particularly, but not limited to, cat and dogs (a) providing sanctuary for those with medical/behavioral issues, when & where appropriate;(b) providing medical attention and treatment for rescue animals; (c) arranging responsible fostering & rehoming where appropriate
£112,388