--- title: "Harrogate Cat Rescue — check charity number 1201512 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harrogate Cat Rescue a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201512. Animals charity based in Harrogate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harrogate-cat-rescue retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:38.464Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harrogate Cat Rescue is a registered charity (number 1201512) 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 £96,304 (year ending 2025-11-22). 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 Harrogate Cat Rescue? Registered charity number 1201512 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Harrogate Latest income (year ending 2025-11-22) £96,304 Website [harrogatecatrescue.co.uk](http://harrogatecatrescue.co.uk/) ## What does Harrogate Cat Rescue do? We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome cats and kittens ## What causes is Harrogate Cat Rescue registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harrogate Cat Rescue yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harrogate Cat 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? 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=harrogate-cat-rescue&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://harrogatecatrescue.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harrogate Cat Rescue a legitimate charity? Yes. Harrogate Cat Rescue is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201512) 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 Harrogate Cat Rescue's charity number? Harrogate Cat Rescue's charity number is 1201512. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201512? Search 1201512 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 Harrogate Cat Rescue do? We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome cats and kittens Does Harrogate Cat Rescue have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harrogate Cat 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 Harrogate Cat Rescue? Harrogate Cat Rescue's website is http://harrogatecatrescue.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/1201512).