--- title: "Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK — check charity number 1165504 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165504. Animals charity based in Horspath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/amphibian-reptile-groups-of-the-uk retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:10:29.459Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK is a registered charity (number 1165504) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £40,905 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK? Registered charity number 1165504 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Horspath Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £40,905 Website [www.arguk.org](http://www.arguk.org/) ## What does Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK do? Amphibian and Reptile Groups of UK (ARG UK) is committed to the conservation of native amphibians and reptiles and their natural environment by supporting the development of a network of independent volunteer amphibian and reptile groups (ARGs) ## What causes is Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK registered for? AnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK 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=amphibian-reptile-groups-of-the-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.arguk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165504) 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 Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK's charity number? Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK's charity number is 1165504. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165504? Search 1165504 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 Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK do? Amphibian and Reptile Groups of UK (ARG UK) is committed to the conservation of native amphibians and reptiles and their natural environment by supporting the development of a network of independent volunteer amphibian and reptile groups (ARGs) Does Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK. 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 Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK? Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK's website is http://www.arguk.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/1165504).