About Our Charitable Mission & Sanctuary
To provide or assist in the provision of care and accommodation for feral cats, feral kittens and elderly cats which are in need of care and protection by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill-usage.
Operating across Dorset and surrounding communities, our dedicated volunteer network provides essential veterinary treatments, safe haven shelter, rehoming, and lifelong palliative care for senior felines.
Leadership & Board of Trustees
Official executive trustees responsible for institutional governance, animal welfare standards, and charitable oversight under CCEW statutory guidelines:
June Betty Lock
Lead founder responsible for sanctuary executive governance, strategic oversight, and statutory compliance with the Charity Commission.
Ruth Cullingford
Oversees feline welfare standards, veterinary protocol compliance, and community rescue coordination across Dorset.
Lynda Downton
Directs day-to-day sanctuary accommodation, volunteer logistics, kitten intake, and elderly cat care facilities.
Nigel David Letheren FCA
Chartered Accountant ensuring annual reporting accuracy, fiscal governance, and micro-charity accountability.
Official Statutory Compliance & Registered Sanctuary Location
Charity Commission Registration No: 1058892
Legal Classification: Registered Charity (Feline Sanctuary & Welfare)
Statutory Registry Authority: Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW)
Principal Registered Sanctuary Address:
Cemetery Road, Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4HA, United Kingdom
Official Administration Contact: admin@feralcatcaredorset.org