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Cat Action Trust 1977

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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Cat Action Trust 1977

The charity's main objective remains the control of feral cats, by limiting their numbers throught neutering and returning to site, by providing veterinary care where necessary and by finding homes for kittens and tame stray cats. Each year the charity manages to neuter more than 1000 cats, home more than 1000 cats and provide veterinary care, other than neutering, for some 750 cats.

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 94%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.99
Program expenses£0.99 (£467,906)
99% to programs beats the peer average (94%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cat Action Trust 1977 is a registered animal welfare nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its registration number is 801245. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cat Action Trust 1977 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

Cat Action Trust 1977 is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cat Action Trust 1977 has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 94% for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £407K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cat Action Trust 1977 is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £1M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cat Action Trust 1977. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Cat Action Trust 1977 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The charity's main objective remains the control of feral cats, by limiting their numbers throught neutering and returning to site, by providing veterinary care where necessary and by finding homes for kittens and tame stray cats. Each year the charity manages to neuter more than 1000 cats, home more than 1000 cats and provide veterinary care, other than neutering, for some 750 cats. Cat Action Trust 1977 is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United Kingdom: Cat Action Trust 1977's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of £1M is well above the peer average of £407K.

Cat Action Trust 1977 is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
99% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CAT ACTION TRUST 1977 is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AL
Alexandra Clare Yates
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexandra C•••• Y••••
Trustee
HE
Helen L•••
Trustee
JU
Judith R••••••
Trustee
KA
Karen S••••••••
Trustee
KI
Kim K••••
Trustee
MA
Malcolm G•••••
Trustee
NI
Nigel W••••
Trustee
TI
Tim S•••••
Trustee
TR
Trudie F••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

‘I just wish they’d let me feed my cats’: how council ban made one woman an animal welfare icon - The Guardian
Mar 2026
www.theguardian.com
Charity calls for council rethink in cat-feeding controversy - Rotherham Advertiser
Mar 2026
www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk
Form filed
£1.1M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Helping asylum seekers, domestic abuse survivors – and cats: where do all the products the Filter tests end up? - The Gu
Dec 2025
www.theguardian.com
A hard hat, a hi-vis jacket and a stepladder: my very scientific suitcase stress test - The Guardian
May 2025
www.theguardian.com
Senior ‘Stray’ Cat Rescued—Shelter Shocked by What They Find on Microchip - Newsweek
Mar 2025
www.newsweek.com
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Cat Action Trust: Meet Leeds charity caring for nearly 200 cats and kittens - Yorkshire Evening Post
Jul 2024
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
Form filed
£0.2M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Jersey rescue centre takes 13 cats from England - BBC
Aug 2022
www.bbc.com
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Charities prepare to cash in on record-breaking walk - Bailiwick Express
Aug 2014
www.bailiwickexpress.com

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cat Action Trust 1977 This page 87 £1.1 million 99%
Relationships Coventry & Warwickshire 87 £1.1 million 100%
The Redress Trust Limited 87 £2.4 million 95%
Age Uk Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 87 £2.0 million 100%
Carla Lane Animals In Need 87 £1.2 million 98%
The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women'S Aid) 87 £3.6 million 100%
Soi Dog Uk Cio 87 £2.3 million 81%
The Humane League Uk 87 £1.7 million 90%
Heathrow School of Gymnastics & Dance Ltd 87 £1.6 million 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cat Action Trust 1977

What is Cat Action Trust 1977?
Cat Action Trust 1977 is a animal welfare nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The charity's main objective remains the control of feral cats, by limiting their numbers throught neutering and returning to site, by providing veterinary care where necessary and by finding homes for kittens and tame stray cats. Each year the charity manages to neuter more than 1000 cats, home more than 1000 cats and provide veterinary care, other than neutering, for some 750 cats.
When was Cat Action Trust 1977 founded?
Cat Action Trust 1977 was founded in 1989.
Where is Cat Action Trust 1977 located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Cat Action Trust 1977's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cat Action Trust 1977 trustworthy?
Cat Action Trust 1977 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cat Action Trust 1977's registration number?
Registration: 801245 (United Kingdom).
What is Cat Action Trust 1977's website?
https://www.cat77.org.uk
Are donations to Cat Action Trust 1977 tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.