Penny's Ark (number 1205298) 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 Penny's Ark do?
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention in Europe and the UK and, in particular through the rehabilitation of rescue animals, to provide and maintain rescue homes, or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Penny's Ark
Answers Penny's Ark gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 11 April 2025, 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 Penny's Ark 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
Penny's Ark's annual return for the year ending 11 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England · Romania · Scotland · Greece · Spain · Cyprus · Bulgaria · Ukraine
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
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 Penny's Ark registered for?
General Charitable PurposesAnimals
Why is there no Clarity Score for Penny's Ark yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Penny's Ark as a registered charity (number 1205298) 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 Penny's Ark's charity number?
Penny's Ark's charity number is 1205298. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1205298?
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What does Penny's Ark do?
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention in Europe and the UK and, in particular through the rehabilitation of rescue animals, to provide and maintain rescue homes, or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals.
Does Penny's Ark have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Penny's Ark?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Penny's Ark?
The register records Penny's Ark 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.
Are Penny's Ark's trustees paid?
Penny's Ark's annual return for the year ending 11 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Penny's Ark registered as a charity?
Penny's Ark was entered on the register on 19 October 2023.