--- title: "Give a Dog a Bone — check charity number 1182955 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Give a Dog a Bone a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182955. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Waltham Cross. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/give-a-dog-a-bone retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:23:22.750Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Give a Dog a Bone is a registered charity (number 1182955) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £240,144 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Give a Dog a Bone? Registered charity number 1182955 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Waltham Cross Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £240,144 Website [www.giveadogabone.org.uk](http://www.giveadogabone.org.uk/) ## What does Give a Dog a Bone do? Helping the poor and disadvantaged in the local area by recycling furniture and goods ## What causes is Give a Dog a Bone registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Give a Dog a Bone yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Give a Dog a Bone 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=give-a-dog-a-bone&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.giveadogabone.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Give a Dog a Bone a legitimate charity? Yes. Give a Dog a Bone is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182955) 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 Give a Dog a Bone's charity number? Give a Dog a Bone's charity number is 1182955. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1182955? Search 1182955 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 Give a Dog a Bone do? Helping the poor and disadvantaged in the local area by recycling furniture and goods Does Give a Dog a Bone have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Give a Dog a Bone. 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 Give a Dog a Bone? Give a Dog a Bone's website is http://www.giveadogabone.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/1182955).