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title: "Cats in Distress — check charity number 1167332 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cats in Distress a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1167332. Animals charity based in Berkley Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cats-in-distress
retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:17:01.530Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cats in Distress is a registered charity (number 1167332) 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 £130,919 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Cats in Distress?

Registered charity number

1167332

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Berkley Street

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£130,919

Website

[www.cats-in-distress.org](http://www.cats-in-distress.org/)

## What does Cats in Distress do?

Rescue, rehabilitate & rehome stray, abandoned, mistreated & unwanted cats & kittens.

## What causes is Cats in Distress registered for?

Animals

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cats in Distress yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cats in Distress 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Cats in Distress a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cats in Distress is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1167332) 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 Cats in Distress's charity number?

Cats in Distress's charity number is 1167332. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1167332?

Search 1167332 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 Cats in Distress do?

Rescue, rehabilitate & rehome stray, abandoned, mistreated & unwanted cats & kittens.

Does Cats in Distress have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cats in Distress. 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 Cats in Distress?

Cats in Distress's website is http://www.cats-in-distress.org — 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/1167332).