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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCats Protection is a registered health nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its registration number is 203644. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for health charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £97M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 100 community reviews with an average rating of 3.8/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.6/5 based on 445 reviews.
Cats Protection has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Cats Protection is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cats Protection has £97M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cats Protection is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has £97M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Cats Protection. 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.
Cats Protection has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 68% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. The organization has a moderate Trustpilot rating of 3.6/5. 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.
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. Cats Protection is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1962.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Cats Protection's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £97M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Cats Protection 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.
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5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CATS PROTECTION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
CATS PROTECTION is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
CATS PROTECTION is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralHitchhiking cat Olaf survives 15-mile journey wedged under car to reach rescue centre - InYourArea
Looking for love? Piggy Wig is pawsitively ready - East London and West Essex Guardian
Nine sweet kitties waiting for loving homes in Black Country Cats Protection centres - BirminghamWorld
Cats Protection Forth Valley reopens with full team and 'passionate' volunteers - Alloa Advertiser
MP backs Cats Protection centre - PressReader
Three adorable cats at shelter seeking forever homes - The Hereford Times
'Free-spirited' cat returned to rescue centre needs forever home - EDP24
Campaigners push for tougher laws to protect cats from harm - The Argus
Charity's Easter Gala Day to support local cats in need - Wirral Globe
Who’s Moving: Charities Aid Foundation, Cats Protection and more - Civil Society Media
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Donor reviews (100)
3.8 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot
Our cat bongo has been taken without our permission disgusting women and service do not trust them we will take this further how dare you this was in Southampton
Trustpilot
Have dealt with CP on few occasions. They do fantastic job and care for every cat in their care. I have had 3 cats from them. They have always been there when I have had couple of strays wandering around. Taken them in and found homes. All so caring.
Trustpilot
They can't help with costs re neutering on a feral site, was advised to contact other rescues in the area! I thought they were here to help cats but they just pass the buck, meanwhile cats are multiplying.
Trustpilot
We really wanted to rescue and heard so many good things about cats protection, and after adopting a cat from them (Benny) we can see what everyone was talking about friendly staff, very professional , organised , was very nice to see the cats without groups of people there , it’s good to have the appointment system , makes it a less stressful experience for the cats and the people viewing them. Joe helped us find Benny , he is an asset to Cats protection , he made us feel very relaxed , answered all our questions and made sure we got the right cat. Overall a really good experience that has made us very happy and Benny too.
Trustpilot
I have written reviews before for cats protection but wanted to do so again. Shout out to Linda carly and teresa from the Three rivers & Watford branch of cats protection. They have been so amazing in helping me rehome my 14 cats ( dont worry people not rehoming all just most of them ) to help give my cats a better quality of life and going to good safe homes. Very easy to communicate with them and I must say the team I am dealing with not only professional but very empathetic and helpful. Really cant say enough good things about the cats protection members.
Trustpilot
I adopted a 4 year old cat, less than 3 months ago, said to be healthy but actually has long-term health issues that I can’t afford. I’ve only found this out now I have the cat and love her to bits and can’t afford the vet bills which are thousands. No response to my email or voice mails. I don’t know what to do. Feel very mislead and upset. Not the best outcome for the beautiful cat, because she needs someone who can afford extensive ongoing vet bills
Trustpilot
Have emailed and called several times but none ever answers the phone and no one has ever returned an email.
Trustpilot
We have been looking for a companion to our resident cat after losing her brother last year. Cats Protection have been very helpful, both during the adoption process and during integration of our new cat into our household. Throughout the process, I have been impressed with how the welfare of the animals in their care is most important to them. Yes sometimes it takes a bit of time to get a reply, but people have to remember that they are dealing with volunteers who are giving up free time to look after a lot of abandoned animals so things understandably can slip through the cracks.
Trustpilot
I’ve nothing but the highest praise for Cats Protection in York. I recently adopted my cat from them and they couldn’t have been more helpful at every part of the process. The website too is a source of valuable information about all aspects of caring for your cat. .
Trustpilot
Cats protection Harrow Weald. - oct 24 adoption / April 25 review written. 8 months ago we picked up our beautiful Eiofe ( now named Betsie) I cannot praise cats protection enough. From the moment we called and asked about adopting a cat, staff were on hand to ask and answer all the questions you’d expect if you wanted a cat. We love our new family member and pleased we bought extra food for the center before we left x x x
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Quick facts about Cats Protection
- What is Cats Protection?
- Cats Protection is a health nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. 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.
- When was Cats Protection founded?
- Cats Protection was founded in 1962.
- Where is Cats Protection located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Cats Protection's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cats Protection trustworthy?
- Cats Protection has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Cats Protection's registration number?
- Registration: 203644 (United Kingdom).
- What is Cats Protection's website?
- https://www.cats.org.uk
- Are donations to Cats Protection 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.