--- title: "Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl) — check charity number 1184847 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1184847. Animals charity based in St. Leonards-on-Sea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hastings-cat-lovers-hcl retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:35:58.261Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl) is a registered charity (number 1184847) 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 £39,701 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl)? Registered charity number 1184847 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location St. Leonards-on-Sea Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £39,701 Website [www.hastingscatlovers.co.uk](http://www.hastingscatlovers.co.uk/) ## What does Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl) do? Hastings Cat Lovers (HCL) are based in Hastings & St Leonards On Sea. We take cats & kittens into our care that can no longer be looked after by their owners also stray & abandoned cats.The cats are neutered, vaccinated & microchipped prior to rehoming.We recover deceased cats,usually vicitms of RTAs. We also offer advice on all cat & kitten related problems. ## What causes is Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl) registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl) 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=hastings-cat-lovers-hcl&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hastingscatlovers.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl) a legitimate charity? Yes. Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184847) 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 Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl)'s charity number? Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl)'s charity number is 1184847. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1184847? Search 1184847 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 Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl) do? Hastings Cat Lovers (HCL) are based in Hastings & St Leonards On Sea. We take cats & kittens into our care that can no longer be looked after by their owners also stray & abandoned cats.The cats are neutered, vaccinated & microchipped prior to rehoming.We recover deceased cats,usually vicitms of RTAs. We also offer advice on all cat & kitten related problems. Does Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl). 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 Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl)? Hastings Cat Lovers (Hcl)'s website is http://www.hastingscatlovers.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/1184847).