--- title: "A Purrfect Friend — check charity number 1195439 | CharityCompare" description: "Is A Purrfect Friend a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1195439. Animals charity based in Leyland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/a-purrfect-friend retrieved: 2026-08-18T01:32:31.918Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer A Purrfect Friend is a registered charity (number 1195439) 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 £47,373 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Purrfect Friend? Registered charity number 1195439 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Leyland Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £47,373 Website [purrfectfriendcatrescue.org](https://purrfectfriendcatrescue.org/) ## What does A Purrfect Friend do? Advancement of animal welfare by taking stray and abandoned cats off the streets of Preston andDistrict and improving their quality of life by providing them with food, shelter and veterinary care whilstseeking to find them permanent, caring homes ## What causes is A Purrfect Friend registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for A Purrfect Friend yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. A Purrfect Friend 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-purrfect-friend&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://purrfectfriendcatrescue.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is A Purrfect Friend a legitimate charity? Yes. A Purrfect Friend is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195439) 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 Purrfect Friend's charity number? A Purrfect Friend's charity number is 1195439. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1195439? Search 1195439 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 Purrfect Friend do? Advancement of animal welfare by taking stray and abandoned cats off the streets of Preston andDistrict and improving their quality of life by providing them with food, shelter and veterinary care whilstseeking to find them permanent, caring homes Does A Purrfect Friend have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for A Purrfect Friend. 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 Purrfect Friend? A Purrfect Friend's website is https://purrfectfriendcatrescue.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/1195439).