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title: "Forest of Dean Dog Rescue — check charity number 1172913 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Forest of Dean Dog Rescue a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172913. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Whitecroft Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forest-of-dean-dog-rescue
retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:32:16.562Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Forest of Dean Dog Rescue is a registered charity (number 1172913) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; animals. Its latest reported income was £78,029 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Forest of Dean Dog Rescue?

Registered charity number

1172913

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Whitecroft Road

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£78,029

Website

[www.foddogrescue.org.uk](http://www.foddogrescue.org.uk/)

## What does Forest of Dean Dog Rescue do?

Rescue, rehabilition and rehoming of dogs in need in the Forest of Dean and immediate surrounding area. Also the care and support of long term foster dogs who cannot be rehomed due to health or behavioural issues.

## What causes is Forest of Dean Dog Rescue registered for?

General Charitable PurposesAnimals

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forest of Dean Dog Rescue yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forest of Dean Dog Rescue 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Forest of Dean Dog Rescue a legitimate charity?

Yes. Forest of Dean Dog Rescue is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172913) 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 Forest of Dean Dog Rescue's charity number?

Forest of Dean Dog Rescue's charity number is 1172913. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1172913?

Search 1172913 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 Forest of Dean Dog Rescue do?

Rescue, rehabilition and rehoming of dogs in need in the Forest of Dean and immediate surrounding area. Also the care and support of long term foster dogs who cannot be rehomed due to health or behavioural issues.

Does Forest of Dean Dog Rescue have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forest of Dean Dog 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 Forest of Dean Dog Rescue?

Forest of Dean Dog Rescue's website is http://www.foddogrescue.org.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/1172913).