--- title: "A Dog's Tale — check charity number 1178178 | CharityCompare" description: "Is A Dog's Tale a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178178. Animals charity based in Paddock Wood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/a-dog-s-tale retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:44:34.929Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer A Dog's Tale is a registered charity (number 1178178) 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 £7,962 (year ending 2019-03-31). 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 A Dog's Tale? Registered charity number 1178178 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Paddock Wood Latest income (year ending 2019-03-31) £7,962 Website [www.adogstale.co.uk](http://www.adogstale.co.uk/) ## What does A Dog's Tale do? We are a foster based rescue we take in dogs from the public,dog wardens and local council pounds. We assess the dogs at home for a minimum of 2 weeks and then we place them into suitable foster homes until they are ready for their forever homes (many need vet care so they stay in foster until cleared by the vet) we use boarding kennels when we don't have suitable fosters available ## What causes is A Dog's Tale registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for A Dog's Tale yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. A Dog's Tale 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=a-dog-s-tale&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.adogstale.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is A Dog's Tale a legitimate charity? Yes. A Dog's Tale is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178178) 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 A Dog's Tale's charity number? A Dog's Tale's charity number is 1178178. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178178? Search 1178178 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 A Dog's Tale do? We are a foster based rescue we take in dogs from the public,dog wardens and local council pounds. We assess the dogs at home for a minimum of 2 weeks and then we place them into suitable foster homes until they are ready for their forever homes (many need vet care so they stay in foster until cleared by the vet) we use boarding kennels when we don't have suitable fosters available Does A Dog's Tale have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for A Dog's Tale. 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 A Dog's Tale? A Dog's Tale's website is http://www.adogstale.co.uk — 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/1178178).