# Syros Cats UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1207145 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1207145)
- Website: https://syroscats.com/
- Latest income: £4,896; spending £3,848
- What it funds: Animals
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Greece
- Other names: Syros Cats (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/syros-cats-uk

The advancement of animal welfare in Greece, specifically for cats and other stray animals on the Cycladic Island of Syros; support charitable organisations on the Island of Syros which undertake the practical care of the animals in question; and the provision of educational projects to teach the importance of improving empathy and awareness of animal welfare in the wider community.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £4,896 | £3,848 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £10.8k | £12.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is: for the benefit of the public to promote humane behaviour towards animals on the cycladic island of Syros, Greece through the provision of grants of financial assistance to animal rescue and welfare organisations that provide appropriate care, protection, treatment, security and rehoming services for animals who are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general, and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals.

## What it funds

Syros Cats UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes animals for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Syros Cats UK reported income of £4,896 and spending of £3,848. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £16.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Greece.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Syros Cats UK in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (syroscats.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Syros Cats UK open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Syros Cats UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Syros Cats UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Greece.

### Does Syros Cats UK give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Syros Cats UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Syros Cats UK give each year?

The register does not break out Syros Cats UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £3,848. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £8,175 a year.

### How large is Syros Cats UK?

In its latest reported year Syros Cats UK reported income of £4,896 and spending of £3,848.


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