--- title: "Homeward Hounds Rescue — charity 1216631" description: "Homeward Hounds Rescue (charity 1216631). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/homeward-hounds-rescue retrieved: 2026-09-20T23:19:33.482Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Homeward Hounds Rescue is listed as a registered charity (number 1216631) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; animals. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Homeward Hounds Rescue? Registered charity number 1216631 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) 28 South Parade Website [www.homewardhoundsrescue.co.uk](http://www.homewardhoundsrescue.co.uk/) ## What does Homeward Hounds Rescue do? Relieve the suffering of dogs in need of care and attention, by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage, primarily but not exclusively in the South Yorkshire region, through providing them with routine and emergency veterinary care, placing them into appropriate foster homes and actively seeking a permanent home, including those with behavioural ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Homeward Hounds Rescue registered for? General Charitable PurposesAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Homeward Hounds Rescue yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Homeward Hounds Rescue 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Homeward Hounds Rescue? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=homeward-hounds-rescue&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.homewardhoundsrescue.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Homeward Hounds Rescue a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Homeward Hounds Rescue as a registered charity (number 1216631) 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 Homeward Hounds Rescue's charity number? Homeward Hounds Rescue's charity number is 1216631. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216631? Search 1216631 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 Homeward Hounds Rescue do? Relieve the suffering of dogs in need of care and attention, by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage, primarily but not exclusively in the South Yorkshire region, through providing them with routine and emergency veterinary care, placing them into appropriate foster homes and actively seeking a permanent home, including those with behavioural Does Homeward Hounds Rescue have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Homeward Hounds Rescue. 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 Homeward Hounds Rescue? Homeward Hounds Rescue's website listed in our register data is http://www.homewardhoundsrescue.co.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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1216631&subId=0).