--- title: "Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund — check charity number 1158745 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1158745. Animals charity based in Ford Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/essex-retired-police-dogs-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:17:02.631Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund is a registered charity (number 1158745) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals. Its latest reported income was £24,188 (year ending 2026-04-05). 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 Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund? Registered charity number 1158745 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ford Lane Latest income (year ending 2026-04-05) £24,188 Website [www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk](http://www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/) ## What does Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund do? Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund (ERPDF) operates in Essex and raises money from donations, promotional events and sale of merchandise. The Fund also runs Special Appeals. The Fund is part of and benefits from two lotteries. Monies raised are distributed to claimants for the vet and welfare care of Retired Police Dogs. ERPDF is a Member of the Association of Retired Police Dog Charities ## What causes is Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund 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. 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=essex-retired-police-dogs-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1158745) 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 Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund's charity number? Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund's charity number is 1158745. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1158745? Search 1158745 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 Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund do? Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund (ERPDF) operates in Essex and raises money from donations, promotional events and sale of merchandise. The Fund also runs Special Appeals. The Fund is part of and benefits from two lotteries. Monies raised are distributed to claimants for the vet and welfare care of Retired Police Dogs. ERPDF is a Member of the Association of Retired Police Dog Charities Does Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund. 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 Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund? Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund's website is http://www.essexretiredpolicedogs.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/1158745).