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title: "Brown Dog — check charity number 1111550 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Brown Dog a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1111550. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Midsomer Norton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brown-dog
retrieved: 2026-08-22T23:07:10.401Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Brown Dog is a registered charity (number 1111550) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £16,838 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Brown Dog?

Registered charity number

1111550

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Midsomer Norton

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£16,838

Website

[www.cancerbrowndog.co.uk](http://www.cancerbrowndog.co.uk/)

## What does Brown Dog do?

We undertake "Challenges" in which the challengers are sponsored to help raise funds towards those who are touched with cancer. The funds are used towards varying projects where funding is not normally available via the NHS or other public bodies."Challenges" have included: walking, cycling, running, canoeing and have taken us from Cornwall to Ben Nevis to France/Belgium.

## What causes is Brown Dog registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brown Dog yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brown Dog 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. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.cancerbrowndog.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Dog a legitimate charity?

Yes. Brown Dog is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1111550) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Brown Dog's charity number?

Brown Dog's charity number is 1111550. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1111550?

Search 1111550 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 Brown Dog do?

We undertake "Challenges" in which the challengers are sponsored to help raise funds towards those who are touched with cancer. The funds are used towards varying projects where funding is not normally available via the NHS or other public bodies."Challenges" have included: walking, cycling, running, canoeing and have taken us from Cornwall to Ben Nevis to France/Belgium.

Does Brown Dog have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brown Dog. 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 Brown Dog?

Brown Dog's website is http://www.cancerbrowndog.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1111550).