--- title: "Furness Cat Shelter — check charity number 1004356 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Furness Cat Shelter a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1004356. Animals charity based in Dalton-in-Furness. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/furness-cat-shelter retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:25:16.592Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Furness Cat Shelter is a registered charity (number 1004356) 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 £100 (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 Furness Cat Shelter? Registered charity number 1004356 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dalton-in-Furness Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £100 ## What does Furness Cat Shelter do? Take in and rehome stray, abandoned and ill treated cats and kittens. Providing care and veterinary treatment where appropriate. We run a no unnecessary destruction policy. ## What causes is Furness Cat Shelter registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Furness Cat Shelter yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Furness Cat Shelter 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=furness-cat-shelter&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Furness Cat Shelter a legitimate charity? Yes. Furness Cat Shelter is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1004356) 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 Furness Cat Shelter's charity number? Furness Cat Shelter's charity number is 1004356. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1004356? Search 1004356 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 Furness Cat Shelter do? Take in and rehome stray, abandoned and ill treated cats and kittens. Providing care and veterinary treatment where appropriate. We run a no unnecessary destruction policy. Does Furness Cat Shelter have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Furness Cat Shelter. 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 Furness Cat Shelter? Furness Cat Shelter does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1004356).