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title: "Help a Stray Cat — check charity number 1209966 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Help a Stray Cat a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209966. Animals charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/help-a-stray-cat
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:40:49.743Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Help a Stray Cat is a registered charity (number 1209966) 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 £42,972 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Help a Stray Cat?

Registered charity number

1209966

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£42,972

Website

[www.helpastraycat.org](http://www.helpastraycat.org/)

## What causes is Help a Stray Cat registered for?

Animals

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Help a Stray Cat yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Help a Stray Cat 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.
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add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score.

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[Visit charity website](http://www.helpastraycat.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Help a Stray Cat a legitimate charity?

Yes. Help a Stray Cat is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209966) 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 Help a Stray Cat's charity number?

Help a Stray Cat's charity number is 1209966. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1209966?

Search 1209966 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 Help a Stray Cat do?

Help a Stray Cat is registered with the Charity Commission for: animals. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Help a Stray Cat have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Help a Stray Cat. 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 Help a Stray Cat?

Help a Stray Cat's website is http://www.helpastraycat.org — 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/1209966).