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Halifax Cat Rescue Society

Social Services Timberlea, NS BN 828634204RR0001 · CRA Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Halifax Cat Rescue Society

Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled

Headquarters
Timberlea, NS
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 61

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.99
Program expensesC$0.99 (C$81,485)
99% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Halifax Cat Rescue Society is a registered social services nonprofit based in Timberlea, NS, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 828634204RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$109K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Halifax Cat Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 61/100.

Halifax Cat Rescue Society is located in Timberlea, NS, Canada. Its registered address is 31 Riverwood Dr, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Halifax Cat Rescue Society has C$109K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 91% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$865K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Halifax Cat Rescue Society is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$109K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

Halifax Cat Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Halifax Cat Rescue Society profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among social services charities registered in Canada: Halifax Cat Rescue Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$109K is below the peer average of C$865K.

Halifax Cat Rescue Society is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.

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Annual revenue
C$100K-C$1M
99% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if HALIFAX CAT RESCUE SOCIETY is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

AN
Andrea Atkinson
Director

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Andrea A•••••••
Director
CA
Catherine H••••••
RECOGNIZED AGENT / OFFICER
HO
Holly H••••••
Treasurer
NA
Nancy M••••••••
Director
NA
Natalie W•••
Director
PA
Pamela S••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$0.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

Other social services in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Halifax Cat Rescue Society This page 59 C$108,931 99%
Bonnyville and District S.p.c.a. (society for the Prevention … 61 C$249,392 100%
Pembina Valley Humane Society INC. 61 C$298,871 82%
The Bow Valley Society for the Prevention of … 61 C$590,359 89%
Heavenly Creatures INC. 61 C$522,853 85%
Animal Shelter (bathurst) INC. 61 C$360,195 94%
Murillo Mutts Respite Refuge 61 C$134,686 86%
Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society 61 C$209,119 97%
North Toronto Cat Rescue 61 C$244,705 93%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
Financial filings
CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 6 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Halifax Cat Rescue Society

What is Halifax Cat Rescue Society?
Halifax Cat Rescue Society is a social services charitable organization based in Timberlea, Canada. Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled
Where is Halifax Cat Rescue Society located?
Headquartered in Timberlea, Canada.
What is Halifax Cat Rescue Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Halifax Cat Rescue Society trustworthy?
Halifax Cat Rescue Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 out of 100 (Partial 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 Halifax Cat Rescue Society's registration number?
Registration: 828634204RR0001 (Canada).
What is Halifax Cat Rescue Society's website?
https://www.catsinhalifax.ca
Are donations to Halifax Cat Rescue Society tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada 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.