For catseverywhere2022

Annual Review

Our vision:

A cat friendly world where each cat, owned and unowned,is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.

Our mission:

To enable more people to act in a cat friendly way to
improve cat welfare.

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A message from Lynne Hill, Chair2022 has been another highly successful year for International
Cat Care (iCatCare). During the year, Claire Bessant our CEO forover 20 years retired. She had grown iCatCare from a smallorganisation into a highly respected international one, reaching
far beyond its size in influence to governments, the public andcommercial companies. I thank her for many years of hard workto achieve this and I am glad to say that Claire remains
involved with iCatCare, such is her passion for our cause.
We also welcomed our new CEO Nicola Martin, who has comeinto the charity with great enthusiasm and energy. She has
solidified the previous work done in identifying where we want
the organisation to be in the future and how we can grow ourinfluence in representing cats internationally to their benefit.
iCatCare has a firm financial footing which allows us to develop
new ideas that will increase the understanding of cats in theworld today to ensure they have better lives.
The reach of iCatCare continues to expand through ourmembership, our education programmes, our annual Congress,
speaker events and committee memberships, the result of
which is that the understanding of the needs of cats isincreased, which is very much our mission.

‘The understanding ofthe needs of cats isincreased, which isvery much ourmission.’I thank all our teams for their continuing work and dedication
throughout the year, as without them we could not look forward
to such a bright future.

Claire Bessant and Lynne Hill at
International Cat Care's Church House event.

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A welcome from Nicola Martin, Chief Executive
I am delighted to be part of such a well-respected and driven charity,striving for intelligent, long-term solutions for cats everywhere. I haveadmired International Cat Care for many years and looked to theirresources for guidance on numerous occasions as a practising vet.
I would like to thank Claire Bessant for her unwavering passion andambitious vision that has had the wellbeing of cats at its core foralmost 30 years. Claire’s impact on the world of cats is immeasurable
and will remain at International Cat Care and beyond for many moreyears.

‘Our new ‘For
Cats Everywhere’
strategy will
see us position
ourselves as thecat experts I firmly
believe we arewithin the charity
sector.’I have been very warmly welcomed by everyone here – Trustees,
colleagues, our global partners and supporters throughout the world.
Our mission is to enable more people to act in a cat friendly way –better care for cats comes from a better understanding of them as
the unique and wonderfully fascinating characters they are, withdiverse needs depending on their living environment. Through all ourprogrammes of delivery, we recognise and celebrate those different
needs and aim to share as much of that knowledge and expertise withas wide an audience as possible.
Under the International Cat Care umbrella, as well as our veterinary
division, the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), we willcontinue to seek solutions and lead the change that we have become
known and admired for. With your continued support, we will keep
working until our vision has been achieved.
Thank you for all you do for cats – whether that is by donating yourmoney, your time, your expertise or your voice. Your continued support
for cats is greatly appreciated.

Nicola Martin and Claire Bessant at
International Cat Care's Church House event.

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An estimated
25 million cats’ lives
are impacted by thework of iCatCare
each year

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Key achievements in 2022

7.7 million website views to www.icatcare.org

10 year anniversary of the Cat Friendly Clinic programme

Publication of the JFMS Cat Friendly Special Issue

5,485 ISFM Veterinary Members in 123 countries

Accreditation of 639 new Cat Friendly Clinics

Return to in-person ISFM Congress events in Rhodes and London

764 new course enrolments join us from 40 countries#InternationalCatDay trending globally

8 talks on cat welfare delivered to international audiences

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Better care through better understanding
Cat Friendly Principle
Communicate for catsCommunicate considerately and shareknowledge generously for the sake of cats

WebsiteOur website continues to provide information and expert advice for cat caregivers and those
who work with cats. 2022 saw a significant increase in website traffic, with 7.7 million views toicatcare.org.
Highlighting the demand for reputable information on caring for cats, the most popular pages are
all from our advice section and range from preparing for a new cat or kitten, to behavioural issues,
health conditions and understanding cats as a species.

International Cat Care | Annual Review 20227Communicating for cats
Cat Friendly PrincipleDo cats no harm

Ensure cats are never worse off asa result of people or their activities

Social media
Our social media channels continue to grow, sharing cat friendly knowledge and raising awarenessof key welfare issues with a wider audience of cat lovers than ever before.

Newsletter
We also reach 22,589 subscribers from over 150 countries
with our iCatCare Community e-newsletter, delivering
charity updates, cat health and wellbeing advice, plus thelatest in behaviour and welfare science.
iCatCare Community e-newsletter

International Cat Care | Annual Review 20228International Cat Day 2022
Cat Friendly Principle
Respect cats

Respect the diversity of the species
and understand the individual cat

As custodians of International Cat Day, iCatCare
took the opportunity to communicate for cats,collaborating with world-renowned animal illustrator
Lili Chin on the 2022 theme of ‘Cat Friendly Resources’.
The five-week social media campaign starred two newambassador cats, Domino and McTatters, who helped
spread the message about the essential resources
cats need to stay physically and mentally healthy.
International Cat Day
is sponsored by:•••••#internationalcatday trending with global press coverage
Website traffic to www.icatcare.org up by 44%
Educational infographics translated into 10 languages
530% increase in Facebook followers compared to 2021 campaign
188% increase in Facebook engagement compared to 2021 campaign

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Improving cat welfare through education
Cat Friendly Principle

Be solution-driven for cats

Find evidence-based, pragmaticand sustainable solutions for cats

Our in-house experts are joined by a network of over 170
veterinarians and cat welfare professionals to provide practicaland accessible educational resources, online courses, andother learning materials to all those working with or interested inhelping cats.
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37 feline behaviour experts on the Feline Wellbeing Panel
100 veterinarians making up the ISFM Academy of FelinePractitioners
8 lectures on cat welfare to international audiences
764 new course enrolments + 9% enrolments in 2022 from40 countries

Cat Friendly Principle
Collaborate for catsWork together for cats, locally, internationally and with people
from different backgrounds, always supporting and valuing each other
Our ongoing work to improve the welfare of unowned cats around the world continues to grow, withthe creation and publication of new educational resources and guidelines – designed to provide
practical assistance and support with the challenges experienced by those working on the frontline,
such as in animal shelters and rehoming groups.
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Acceptance for publication of all 3 decision-making documents in the Journal of Shelter
Medicine and Community Cat Health
Production of 30 educational resources for ADCH & Mars ‘The Adoption Mission’ website
Updating of the Cat Friendly Homing programme to improve impact for participants

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programme:‘Overall, the sense of accomplishment and increased knowledge gained
from the course make it extremely worthwhile to do, and I would do it asecond time if I could, as there will always be more things to learn!’‘I’ve really enjoyed engaging with the course and putting the work into
place at our homing centre. We have group discussions on what we cando for the best interests of our cats and how we go about caring for themin the best possible and stress-free way.’2022 also saw inception andfacilitation of The Unowned
Cat Welfare Group, where vets,researchers and professorsof shelter medicine from theUK, USA, Canada, Australia,
New Zealand, Slovakia andSpain come together to discusschallenges and solutions forworking with unowned cats.

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Improving the standard of veterinary care
Cat Friendly Principle
Keep cats well

Give equal consideration to the cat’s
physical health and mental wellbeing‘2022 was a busy year for ISFM. We returned to running in-person eventswith two live Congresses, as well as continuing to provide a virtual event.
We also celebrated 10 years of Cat Friendly Clinic and marked thatcelebration with a special issue in JFMS, which included two new sets ofguidelines on interactions and the veterinary environment. 2022 also saw
the largest number of new Cat Friendly Clinics accredited - it was great tosee after 10 years, the programme is still reaching new audiences andimproving cat welfare.’Nathalie Dowgray, Head of ISFM

Trusted by vets and vet nurses, our veterinary
division, the International Society of Feline
Medicine (ISFM), provides a worldwide resource onfeline health and wellbeing. This includes the worldrenowned Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery(JFMS), which published a Cat Friendly SpecialIssue, featuring the new Cat Friendly Veterinary
Interaction Guidelines, Cat Friendly Veterinary
Environment Guidelines and other key resources
to help veterinary professionals around the world
improve the way they treat and interact with cats.

active paying increase YTD
ISFM members compared to2021

views of acutepain guidelines in2022

increase inindividual
members

Return to pre-openaccess monthly
submission rates

Over 14,000 vet nurses
subscribed to our freemembership and receive amonthly Feline Focus journal.

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Cat Friendly Principle

Be solution-driven for cats
Our Cat Friendly Clinic programme
was designed to reduce stress andovercome the barriers to bringing catsto the veterinary clinic by creating amore positive experience for both cats
and their caregivers.
Now a prestigious accreditation
programme, thousands of veterinary
clinics worldwide work with us toimprove the care of their feline patients.

Find evidence-based, pragmaticand sustainable solutions for cats

Benefits of becoming a Cat Friendly Clinic include:*•••••

Reduced stress for feline patients
Increased number of feline visits
Improved client satisfaction and retention
Reduced staff injury from cat bites and scratches
99% satisfaction rate from accredited clinics

To find out more, visit: catfriendlyclinic.org* Cat Friendly Clinic Survey, 2021

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Testimonials from responders to the Cat Friendly Clinic survey:‘Best thing that ever happened to cats, feline clients, and dedicated vetstaff, including myself!! Created a world of positive change!’‘Excellent programme that puts cat welfare at the forefront and increases
awareness that it CAN be done as part of your day to day work.’

Official partners of the ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic programme:

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A learning experience like no other…
The International Society of Feline Medicine(ISFM) is proud to have been runningveterinary congresses for over 20 years.
Providing the latest in cutting-edge
science, 2022’s ‘Feline Fine’ Congress series
focused on creating harmony between
physical health and mental wellbeing with inperson events in Rhodes and London, plus a
Virtual Congress event.

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Cat Friendly Principle
Evolve for cats

Be innovative, remain curious
and keep learning for cats

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Key collaborations in 2022
Cat Friendly Principle
Collaborate for catsWork together for cats, locally, internationally andwith people from different backgrounds, always
supporting and valuing each other
AAFP: ISFM partners with the American Association of Feline Practitioners
in publishing the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery as well as use underlicence of the Cat Friendly Practice programme in North and South America– which has led to the registration of over 600 additional Cat FriendlyPractices.
ICAM: International Cat Care is part of the International Companion Animal
Management Coalition (ICAM), collaborating on improving humane cat
population management.

ACC&D: As part of the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs,
International Cat Care contributes to the development of non-surgicalsolutions to population management.
FECAVA: International Cat Care is an associate member of the Federationof European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations.

WSAVA: ISFM is a member of the World Small Animal Veterinary
Association and collaborated to organise a feline stream at WSAVA
Congress.
EU Dog and CA alliance: International Cat Care is represented on the Canineand Feline Sector Group of the Animal Health and Welfare Board, England.
The charity is also a member of the EU Dog and Cat Alliance and theAll-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats.

The Cat Group: Organised by International Cat Care, The Cat Group is acollection of professional organisations dedicated to feline welfare throughthe development and promotion of policies and recommendations on thecare and keeping of cats.
Cat-Kind: International Cat Care is a member of the Cat-Kind group, anumber of charities working together to make four month neutering the‘norm’ for pet cats through collaboration on research and coordination ofactivities.

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Financial review 2022
During 2022, we saw the return of our in-person Congress which helped to increase our income topre-Covid levels, growing total income 14% on 2021.
We received several legacies during 2022, which will have a significant
impact on the welfare of cats internationally. We were very grateful for thefunding that veterinarian Tony Welsh contributed to our work on developingeffective and sustainable solutions to help people working with unownedcats internationally as part of the Tony Welsh Educational Fund.
In 2022, despite a small predicted loss from implementation of our strategy to invest in thedevelopment and growth of the charity, we have a good level of reserves to take us into ournext 3 year strategy.

2022 total income

2022 total expenditure£2,598,274£2,624,634

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Trustees
iCatCare continues to evolve as a charity and welcomed new employees and Trustees. When itcomes to working together to create a better world for cats, we believe our people make all thedifference. We’d like to thank our Trustees for the time and expertise they generously donate to thecharity. Our Trustees are:Lynne Hill
Chair

Alexander Campbell

Jennifer Chong

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Thomas Brenten

Natasha Lee

Iwona Mertin

Alison Travaglia

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Thank you
Thank you to all of our sponsors, supporters, National Partners andorganisations we’ve collaborated with in 2022 and who continue tosupport International Cat Care. Like us, they are passionate about
improving the lives of cats around the world through donations,legacies and helping to raise awareness of our work.

Click HERE for information if you’reinterested in making a donation orleaving a legacy.

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Corporate partners:

Supporters and organisations we worked with:

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