--- title: "Goa Dog Foundation — check charity number 1197591 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Goa Dog Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197591. Animals charity based in West Derby Village. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/goa-dog-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:42:19.544Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Goa Dog Foundation is a registered charity (number 1197591) 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 £8,389 (year ending 2024-10-01). 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 Goa Dog Foundation? Registered charity number 1197591 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location West Derby Village Latest income (year ending 2024-10-01) £8,389 Website [www.goadogfoundation.com](http://www.goadogfoundation.com/) ## What does Goa Dog Foundation do? Goa Dog Foundation's prime focus is animal welfare, animal birth control, education and facilitating a safe place for rescued animals. ## What causes is Goa Dog Foundation registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Goa Dog Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Goa Dog Foundation 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=goa-dog-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.goadogfoundation.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Goa Dog Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Goa Dog Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197591) 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 Goa Dog Foundation's charity number? Goa Dog Foundation's charity number is 1197591. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197591? Search 1197591 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 Goa Dog Foundation do? Goa Dog Foundation's prime focus is animal welfare, animal birth control, education and facilitating a safe place for rescued animals. Does Goa Dog Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Goa Dog Foundation. 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 Goa Dog Foundation? Goa Dog Foundation's website is http://www.goadogfoundation.com — 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/1197591).