---
title: "Dogs charities — rated & full register | CharityCompare"
description: "Compare the best dogs charities in the UK — 28 rated with free Clarity Scores from UK regulator filings, plus 258 more on the full register."
source: https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charities/dogs
retrieved: 2026-08-22T21:57:37.016Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Based on CharityCompare Clarity scores calculated from UK regulator annual filings, the highest-rated dogs charities include Happy Paws Puppy Rescue, All Dogs Matter, Dogs Trust. Scores reflect financial transparency and how much spending reaches the cause — always check the latest score on the charity's profile before donating.

Clarity-scored

## Top-rated dogs charities

Ranked by Clarity score from UK regulator annual filings. Scores are free —
payment never affects ratings.
| Charity | Score | Cause spend | Income | Scope |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [HAPPY PAWS PUPPY RESCUE](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/happy-paws-puppy-rescue) | 98 | 89% | £621k | Local |
| [ALL DOGS MATTER](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/all-dogs-matter) | 98 | 90% | £532k | UK-wide |
| [DOGS TRUST](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/dogs-trust) | 94 | 72% | £143m | UK-wide |
| [MEDICAL DETECTION DOGS](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/medical-detection-dogs) | 94 | 86% | £2.1m | UK-wide |
| [GABLES FARM DOGS AND CATS HOME](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/gables-farm-dogs-and-cats-home) | 94 | 95% | £924k | Local |
| [FOREST DOG RESCUE](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/forest-dog-rescue) | 94 | 100% | £417k | Local |
| [HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/hearing-dogs-for-deaf-people) | 92 | 78% | £16m | UK-wide |
| [DOGS FOR GOOD](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/dogs-for-good) | 92 | 69% | £5.6m | UK-wide |
| [CANINE PARTNERS FOR INDEPENDENCE](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/canine-partners-for-independence) | 90 | 73% | £4.0m | UK-wide |
| [SUPPORT DOGS LIMITED](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/support-dogs-limited) | 90 | 69% | £2.2m | UK-wide |
| [BATTERSEA DOGS' AND CATS' HOME](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/battersea-dogs-and-cats-home) | 89 | 68% | £70m | Local |
| [THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/the-guide-dogs-for-the-blind-association) | 88 | 73% | £156m | UK-wide |

[All rated animals charities](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/browse/animals)

Full UK register

## More dogs charities on the register

258 registered dogs charities across
the UK (England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Every one has a free profile with its
official registration number.

- [Abc Dog Registered charity № 1,188,694](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/abc-dog)
- [Brown Dog Registered charity № 1,111,550](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/brown-dog)
- [Dash Dogs Registered charity № 1,185,749](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/dash-dogs)
- [Arran Dogs Registered charity № SC053020](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/arran-dogs)
- [Dogs First Registered charity № 1,198,644](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/dogs-first)
- [Dogs Trust Registered charity № SC053144](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/dogs-trust-2)
- [Guide Dogs Registered charity № SC038979](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/guide-dogs-sc)
- [Happy Dogs Registered charity № 1,059,695](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/happy-dogs)
- [Islay Dogs Registered charity № SC054700](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/islay-dogs)
- [Three Dogs Registered charity № 1,206,532](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/three-dogs)
- [Darwin Dogs Registered charity № 1,191,061](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/darwin-dogs)
- [Fetcher Dog Registered charity № 1,182,392](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/charity/fetcher-dog)

[Search all 258 dogs charities](https://charitycompare.pages.dev/search?q=Dogs)

## Dogs charities — your questions answered

How many dogs charities are registered in the UK? + The UK's charity registers (Charity Commission for England & Wales, OSCR in Scotland and CCNI in Northern Ireland) list 258 charities whose registered name relates to dogs. CharityCompare has enriched, scored profiles for 28 of them, and every one of the others has a free basic profile here with its registration number and register details.

How do I choose a dogs charity to donate to? + Check three things: the charity is registered (its profile shows a UK regulator number), its Clarity score (we rate transparency and financial health from annual filings), and its cause spend — the share of spending that reaches the charitable cause rather than overheads. All three are free on every CharityCompare profile.

How do I check a dogs charity is legitimate? + Every genuine UK charity has a registration number from its national regulator — the Charity Commission for England & Wales, OSCR in Scotland or CCNI in Northern Ireland. Look it up on the charity's CharityCompare profile or on the official register. Registered charities must file annual accounts — if a fundraiser cannot give you a registration number, do not donate.