--- title: "Hooves and Tails — check charity number 1205698 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hooves and Tails a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205698. Animals charity based in Goldings. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hooves-and-tails retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:02:22.668Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hooves and Tails is a registered charity (number 1205698) 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 £4,215 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Hooves and Tails? Registered charity number 1205698 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Goldings Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £4,215 Website [www.hoovesandtails.com](http://www.hoovesandtails.com/) ## What does Hooves and Tails do? Hooves and Tails, a volunteer-run farm animal sanctuary in Hertfordshire, improving the lives of rescue sheep and goats, advocating for improved animal welfare. Engaging the public through volunteering, visits, animal sponsorship and fundraising activities, we educate about and foster connections with our rescued farm animals as well as promoting better animal welfare standards. ## What causes is Hooves and Tails registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hooves and Tails yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hooves and Tails 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=hooves-and-tails&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hoovesandtails.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hooves and Tails a legitimate charity? Yes. Hooves and Tails is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205698) 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 Hooves and Tails's charity number? Hooves and Tails's charity number is 1205698. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205698? Search 1205698 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 Hooves and Tails do? Hooves and Tails, a volunteer-run farm animal sanctuary in Hertfordshire, improving the lives of rescue sheep and goats, advocating for improved animal welfare. Engaging the public through volunteering, visits, animal sponsorship and fundraising activities, we educate about and foster connections with our rescued farm animals as well as promoting better animal welfare standards. Does Hooves and Tails have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hooves and Tails. 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 Hooves and Tails? Hooves and Tails's website is http://www.hoovesandtails.com — 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/1205698).