--- title: "8 Lives Cat Rescue — check charity number 1172332 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 8 Lives Cat Rescue a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172332. Animals charity based in Sheffield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/8-lives-cat-rescue retrieved: 2026-08-18T17:48:06.839Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 8 Lives Cat Rescue is a registered charity (number 1172332) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals. Its latest reported income was £9,779 (year ending 2025-04-01). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about 8 Lives Cat Rescue? Registered charity number 1172332 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Sheffield Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £9,779 Website [www.8livescatrescue.org](http://www.8livescatrescue.org/) ## What does 8 Lives Cat Rescue do? A small rescue for cats, based in Sheffield S8, helping cats from many areas but prioritising those in S8, and re-homing throughout Sheffield and surrounding areas (Rotherham, Dronfield, Chesterfield etc). ## What causes is 8 Lives Cat Rescue registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 8 Lives Cat Rescue yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 8 Lives Cat Rescue is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=8-lives-cat-rescue&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.8livescatrescue.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is 8 Lives Cat Rescue a legitimate charity? Yes. 8 Lives Cat Rescue is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172332) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is 8 Lives Cat Rescue's charity number? 8 Lives Cat Rescue's charity number is 1172332. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172332? Search 1172332 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does 8 Lives Cat Rescue do? A small rescue for cats, based in Sheffield S8, helping cats from many areas but prioritising those in S8, and re-homing throughout Sheffield and surrounding areas (Rotherham, Dronfield, Chesterfield etc). Does 8 Lives Cat Rescue have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 8 Lives Cat Rescue. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to 8 Lives Cat Rescue? 8 Lives Cat Rescue's website is http://www.8livescatrescue.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1172332).