--- title: "Homeward Hounds Rescue — check charity number 1216631 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Homeward Hounds Rescue a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216631. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 28 South Parade. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/homeward-hounds-rescue retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:04:23.790Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Homeward Hounds Rescue is a registered charity (number 1216631) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; animals. 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 Homeward Hounds Rescue? Registered charity number 1216631 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 28 South Parade Website [www.homewardhoundsrescue.co.uk](http://www.homewardhoundsrescue.co.uk/) ## What does Homeward Hounds Rescue do? Relieve the suffering of dogs in need of care and attention, by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage, primarily but not exclusively in the South Yorkshire region, through providing them with routine and emergency veterinary care, placing them into appropriate foster homes and actively seeking a permanent home, including those with behavioural ## What causes is Homeward Hounds Rescue registered for? General Charitable PurposesAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Homeward Hounds Rescue yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Homeward Hounds 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=homeward-hounds-rescue&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.homewardhoundsrescue.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Homeward Hounds Rescue a legitimate charity? Yes. Homeward Hounds Rescue is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216631) 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 Homeward Hounds Rescue's charity number? Homeward Hounds Rescue's charity number is 1216631. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216631? Search 1216631 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 Homeward Hounds Rescue do? Relieve the suffering of dogs in need of care and attention, by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage, primarily but not exclusively in the South Yorkshire region, through providing them with routine and emergency veterinary care, placing them into appropriate foster homes and actively seeking a permanent home, including those with behavioural Does Homeward Hounds Rescue have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Homeward Hounds 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 Homeward Hounds Rescue? Homeward Hounds Rescue's website is http://www.homewardhoundsrescue.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/1216631).