CAT ACTION TRUST - NORTH AND WEST WILTSHIRE

Overview

CAT Action Trust is a UK-based nonprofit organization operating in North and West Wiltshire. The charity is dedicated to rescuing abandoned cats and kittens and rehoming them to loving families. Founded in 1981, CAT Action Trust has a long-standing history of community service, now in its fourth decade of operation[5].

Mission and Activities

The trust's primary mission is to provide care and shelter for cats that are sick, unwanted, or neglected within its operational area. CAT Action Trust ensures that all rescued cats receive necessary medical attention and are rehomed to suitable families. A key aspect of their mission is to ensure that no cat is euthanized unless it is suffering and there is no other option[4].

Operational Area and Practices

CAT Action Trust operates within a 20-mile radius of Melksham, Wiltshire, covering both rural and urban areas in North and West Wiltshire[2]. The charity does not operate a central cattery but instead relies on a network of foster homes located throughout its operational area, where cats are cared for until they are rehomed[1].

Adoption and Rehoming Policy

The charity's rehoming policy specifies that cats are not rehomed to families with children under the age of five[1]. All adopted cats are neutered as part of the rehoming process. The adoption fee is used to support the ongoing operations of the charity.

Volunteer-Led Operations

CAT Action Trust is entirely volunteer-led, meaning they have no paid staff. This volunteer base supports fundraising efforts and the fostering process, ensuring the charity's ability to continue providing vital services to the community[3].

Registration Details

CAT Action Trust is registered with the UK Charity Commission under the number 1048779[4].

[1] https://www.catsactiontrust.org.uk [2] https://www.catsactiontrust.org.uk/about-us/ [3] https://www.catchat.org/index.php/cat-rescue-centres-bristol-avon/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=theme1812%3Acategory&id=173&Itemid=558 [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1048779 [5] https://www.instagram.com/catsactiontrust/