--- title: "Animals and Friends — check charity number 1185774 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Animals and Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185774. Animals charity based in Nottingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/animals-and-friends retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:09.612Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Animals and Friends is a registered charity (number 1185774) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals. 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 Animals and Friends? Registered charity number 1185774 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Nottingham ## What does Animals and Friends do? A small animal welfare charity that works closely withdogs in danger in Cyprus. ## What causes is Animals and Friends registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Animals and Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Animals and Friends 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=animals-and-friends&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Animals and Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Animals and Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185774) 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 Animals and Friends's charity number? Animals and Friends's charity number is 1185774. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185774? Search 1185774 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 Animals and Friends do? A small animal welfare charity that works closely withdogs in danger in Cyprus. Does Animals and Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Animals and Friends. 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 Animals and Friends? Animals and Friends does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1185774).