14 rated · 242 on the register
Best Cats charities in the UK
Cat charities run rescue and rehoming centres, neutering programmes and welfare education.
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Top-rated cats charities
Ranked by Clarity score from Charity Commission annual filings. Scores are free — payment never affects ratings.
| Charity | Score | Cause spend | Income | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GABLES FARM DOGS AND CATS HOME | 94 | 95% | £924k | Local |
| THE SHEFFIELD CATS SHELTER | 90 | 96% | £961k | Local |
| BATTERSEA DOGS' AND CATS' HOME | 89 | 68% | £70m | Local |
| The Big Cat Sanctuary Ltd | 89 | 97% | £3.6m | UK-wide |
| INTERNATIONAL CAT CARE | 86 | 92% | £3.1m | UK-wide |
| THE CAT AND RABBIT RESCUE CENTRE | 86 | 83% | £1.9m | Local |
| CAT ACTION TRUST 1977 | 84 | 99% | £1.1m | Local |
| NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER | 82 | 75% | £2.4m | Local |
| YORKSHIRE CAT RESCUE | 82 | 78% | £860k | UK-wide |
| ASSOCIATION OF DOGS AND CATS HOMES | 79 | N/D | £376k | UK-wide |
| THE RHODES MINNIS CAT SANCTUARY | 76 | 90% | £577k | Local |
| CATS PROTECTION | 74 | 68% | £97m | UK-wide |
Full UK register
More cats charities on the register
242 registered cats charities across the UK (England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Every one has a free profile with its official registration number.
- Ea-Cat Registered charity № 1,160,703
- CR Cats Registered charity № SC049230
- Cat Call Registered charity № 1,032,117
- Cat Chat Registered charity № 1,100,649
- Cat Smart Registered charity № 1,194,539
- Cat-Ching Registered charity № 1,192,603
- Sassy Cat Registered charity № SC054389
- Care 4 Cats Registered charity № 1,106,345
- Cat Concern Registered charity № SC042401
- Feline Care Registered charity № 1,144,830
- FIP Cats UK Registered charity № SC052503
- Oldham Cats Registered charity № 1,058,621
Cats charities — your questions answered
How many cats charities are registered in the UK?
The UK's charity registers (Charity Commission for England & Wales, OSCR in Scotland and CCNI in Northern Ireland) list 242 charities whose registered name relates to cats. CharityCompare has enriched, scored profiles for 14 of them, and every one of the others has a free basic profile here with its registration number and register details.
How do I choose a cats charity to donate to?
Check three things: the charity is registered (its profile shows a Charity Commission number), its Clarity score (we rate transparency and financial health from annual filings), and its cause spend — the share of spending that reaches the charitable cause rather than overheads. All three are free on every CharityCompare profile.
How do I check a cats charity is legitimate?
Every genuine UK charity has a registration number from its national regulator — the Charity Commission for England & Wales, OSCR in Scotland or CCNI in Northern Ireland. Look it up on the charity's CharityCompare profile or on the official register. Registered charities must file annual accounts — if a fundraiser cannot give you a registration number, do not donate.