Is Country Cat Shelter a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Country Cat Shelter as a registered charity (number 297973) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Country Cat Shelter's charity number?

Country Cat Shelter's charity number is 297973. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 297973?

Search 297973 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.

Does Country Cat Shelter have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Country Cat Shelter. 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 Country Cat Shelter?

Country Cat Shelter's website listed in our register data is http://www.countrycats.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Country Cat Shelter previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Country Cat Shelter: Animal Welfare.

When was Country Cat Shelter registered as a charity?

Country Cat Shelter was entered on the register on 6 November 1987.

Registered charity · No. 297973Trust

Country Cat Shelter

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Country Cat Shelter is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include animals.

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What are the key facts about Country Cat Shelter?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,649
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £11,292
Registered charity number: 297973
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Kessingland
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.countrycats.org.uk

Quick answer

Country Cat Shelter (number 297973) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Country Cat Shelter do?

We continued to provide sanctuaries for the care and protection of cats and kittens and to place unwanted animals with new owners. We also continued to provide financial assistance for veterinary treatment for those who could not afford it.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Country Cat Shelter

Answers Country Cat Shelter gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Country Cat Shelter as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 November 1987
Previous names on the register: Animal Welfare
Where it says it operates: Norfolk

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Country Cat Shelter registered for?

Animals

Why is there no Clarity Score for Country Cat Shelter yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Country Cat Shelter. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Country Cat Shelter?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Country Cat Shelter a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Country Cat Shelter as a registered charity (number 297973) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Country Cat Shelter's charity number?: Country Cat Shelter's charity number is 297973. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 297973?: Search 297973 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 Country Cat Shelter do?: We continued to provide sanctuaries for the care and protection of cats and kittens and to place unwanted animals with new owners. We also continued to provide financial assistance for veterinary treatment for those who could not afford it.
Does Country Cat Shelter have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Country Cat Shelter. 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 Country Cat Shelter?: Country Cat Shelter's website listed in our register data is http://www.countrycats.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Country Cat Shelter?: The register records Country Cat Shelter as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Country Cat Shelter previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Country Cat Shelter: Animal Welfare.
When was Country Cat Shelter registered as a charity?: Country Cat Shelter was entered on the register on 6 November 1987.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.