--- title: "Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel — check charity number 1189079 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189079. Animals charity based in C/O Cardiff Dogs Home. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cardiff-dogs-home-the-rescue-hotel retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:35:09.737Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel is a registered charity (number 1189079) 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 £274,505 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel? Registered charity number 1189079 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location C/O Cardiff Dogs Home Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £274,505 Website [www.therescuehotel.com](http://www.therescuehotel.com/) ## What does Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel do? To promote humane behaviour towards dogs in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan through the provision of funding, items, services and support to assist Cardiff Dogs Home in its work. To advance the education of the public in matters pertaining to responsible dog ownership and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among dogs. ## What causes is Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel 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=cardiff-dogs-home-the-rescue-hotel&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.therescuehotel.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel a legitimate charity? Yes. Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189079) 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 Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel's charity number? Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel's charity number is 1189079. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189079? Search 1189079 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 Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel do? To promote humane behaviour towards dogs in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan through the provision of funding, items, services and support to assist Cardiff Dogs Home in its work. To advance the education of the public in matters pertaining to responsible dog ownership and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among dogs. Does Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel. 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 Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel? Cardiff Dogs Home, the Rescue Hotel's website is http://www.therescuehotel.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/1189079).