--- title: "Helping Dog Paws — check charity number 1172984 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Helping Dog Paws a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172984. Animals charity based in Winterton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/helping-dog-paws retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:56:01.205Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Helping Dog Paws is a registered charity (number 1172984) 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 £106,798 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Helping Dog Paws? Registered charity number 1172984 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Winterton Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £106,798 Website [helpingdogpaws.org.uk](http://helpingdogpaws.org.uk/) ## What does Helping Dog Paws do? FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF DOGS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION AND, IN PARTICULAR, TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RESCUE HOMES OR OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE RECEPTION, CARE AND TREATMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS. ## What causes is Helping Dog Paws registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Helping Dog Paws yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Helping Dog Paws 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=helping-dog-paws&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://helpingdogpaws.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Helping Dog Paws a legitimate charity? Yes. Helping Dog Paws is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172984) 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 Helping Dog Paws's charity number? Helping Dog Paws's charity number is 1172984. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172984? Search 1172984 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 Helping Dog Paws do? FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF DOGS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION AND, IN PARTICULAR, TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RESCUE HOMES OR OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE RECEPTION, CARE AND TREATMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS. Does Helping Dog Paws have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helping Dog Paws. 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 Helping Dog Paws? Helping Dog Paws's website is http://helpingdogpaws.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/1172984).