Is Shetland Rescue a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Rescue as a registered charity (number 514964) 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 Shetland Rescue's charity number?

Shetland Rescue's charity number is 514964. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 514964?

Search 514964 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 Shetland Rescue have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland 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 Shetland Rescue?

Shetland Rescue's website listed in our register data is https://shetlandanimalrescue.com/. 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.

When was Shetland Rescue registered as a charity?

Shetland Rescue was entered on the register on 4 May 2012.

Registered charity · No. 514964

Shetland Rescue

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Shetland Rescue is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include animals.

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What are the key facts about Shetland Rescue?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £1,900
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £43,226
Registered charity number: 514964
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Horse & Pony Sanctuary
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: shetlandanimalrescue.com

Quick answer

Shetland Rescue (number 514964) 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 Shetland Rescue do?

THE RESCUE CARE AND WELFARE OF SICK, NEGLECTED OR ABANDONED HORSES AND PONIES.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shetland Rescue

Answers Shetland Rescue 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 does not record Shetland Rescue as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 May 2012
Where it says it operates: Knowsley · Liverpool City · Sefton · St Helens · Wirral · Cheshire East · Lancashire · Cheshire West & Chester

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

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 Shetland Rescue registered for?

Animals

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland Rescue yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shetland Rescue. 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 Shetland Rescue?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shetland Rescue a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Rescue as a registered charity (number 514964) 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 Shetland Rescue's charity number?: Shetland Rescue's charity number is 514964. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 514964?: Search 514964 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 Shetland Rescue do?: THE RESCUE CARE AND WELFARE OF SICK, NEGLECTED OR ABANDONED HORSES AND PONIES.
Does Shetland Rescue have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland 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 Shetland Rescue?: Shetland Rescue's website listed in our register data is https://shetlandanimalrescue.com/. 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 Shetland Rescue?: The register does not record Shetland Rescue as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Shetland Rescue registered as a charity?: Shetland Rescue was entered on the register on 4 May 2012.

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.