--- title: "Cary Cares — check charity number 1196363 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cary Cares a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196363. Disability charity based in Castle Cary. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cary-cares retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:25:44.019Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cary Cares is a registered charity (number 1196363) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £15,611 (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 Cary Cares? Registered charity number 1196363 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Castle Cary Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £15,611 Website [www.carycares.org.uk](http://www.carycares.org.uk/) ## What does Cary Cares do? We support residents and organisations local to the parishes of Castle Cary and Ansford through the provision of food, essentials and grants, both material and monetary, in order to offset financial hardship and emotional distress. ## What causes is Cary Cares registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cary Cares yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cary Cares 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=cary-cares&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.carycares.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cary Cares a legitimate charity? Yes. Cary Cares is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196363) 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 Cary Cares's charity number? Cary Cares's charity number is 1196363. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196363? Search 1196363 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 Cary Cares do? We support residents and organisations local to the parishes of Castle Cary and Ansford through the provision of food, essentials and grants, both material and monetary, in order to offset financial hardship and emotional distress. Does Cary Cares have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cary Cares. 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 Cary Cares? Cary Cares's website is http://www.carycares.org.uk — 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/1196363).