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title: "Bid to Save a Stray — check charity number 1157768 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bid to Save a Stray a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157768. Animals charity based in Birdsedge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bid-to-save-a-stray
retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:01:31.657Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bid to Save a Stray is a registered charity (number 1157768) 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 £78,680 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Bid to Save a Stray?

Registered charity number

1157768

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Birdsedge

Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30)

£78,680

Website

[www.bidtosaveastray.com](http://www.bidtosaveastray.com/)

## What does Bid to Save a Stray do?

Bid to Save A Stray / Friend of Targoviste Rescued Dogs works primarily in the saving and rehoming of stray and abused dogs. We support among others Asociatia Sufletel Targoviste (Wonderland) which is a privately owned shelter in Romania where we currently have 1400 dogs all looking for homes after being saved from certain death at the hands of the Romanian Government in Public Shelters.

## What causes is Bid to Save a Stray registered for?

Animals

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bid to Save a Stray yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bid to Save a Stray 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bid to Save a Stray a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bid to Save a Stray is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157768) 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 Bid to Save a Stray's charity number?

Bid to Save a Stray's charity number is 1157768. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1157768?

Search 1157768 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 Bid to Save a Stray do?

Bid to Save A Stray / Friend of Targoviste Rescued Dogs works primarily in the saving and rehoming of stray and abused dogs. We support among others Asociatia Sufletel Targoviste (Wonderland) which is a privately owned shelter in Romania where we currently have 1400 dogs all looking for homes after being saved from certain death at the hands of the Romanian Government in Public Shelters.

Does Bid to Save a Stray have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bid to Save a Stray. 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 Bid to Save a Stray?

Bid to Save a Stray's website is http://www.bidtosaveastray.com — 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/1157768).