--- title: "Cat's Guidance — check charity number 1185873 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cat's Guidance a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185873. Animals charity based in Hindley Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cat-s-guidance retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:27:16.773Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cat's Guidance is a registered charity (number 1185873) 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 £98,664 (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 Cat's Guidance? Registered charity number 1185873 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Hindley Green Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £98,664 ## What does Cat's Guidance do? We:- conduct trap/neuter/return programmes for feral cats and rehome to safer environments where possible-work with other organisations including charities and shelters with a similar ethos in order to support cats in need- support cat owners with the veterinary care of their cats in cases where it is deemed the cat will suffer without this- educate owners and the public re: neutering ## What causes is Cat's Guidance registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cat's Guidance yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cat's Guidance 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=cat-s-guidance&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cat's Guidance a legitimate charity? Yes. Cat's Guidance is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185873) 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 Cat's Guidance's charity number? Cat's Guidance's charity number is 1185873. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185873? Search 1185873 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 Cat's Guidance do? We:- conduct trap/neuter/return programmes for feral cats and rehome to safer environments where possible-work with other organisations including charities and shelters with a similar ethos in order to support cats in need- support cat owners with the veterinary care of their cats in cases where it is deemed the cat will suffer without this- educate owners and the public re: neutering Does Cat's Guidance have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cat's Guidance. 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 Cat's Guidance? Cat's Guidance 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/1185873).