--- title: "Ioana's Ark — check charity number 1174224 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ioana's Ark a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174224. Animals charity based in Wick. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ioana-s-ark retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:41:13.041Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ioana's Ark is a registered charity (number 1174224) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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 Ioana's Ark? Registered charity number 1174224 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Wick Website [www.facebook.com/thearkofioana](https://www.facebook.com/thearkofioana/) ## What does Ioana's Ark do? IOANA'S ARK IS REGISTERED TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR CATS AND DOGS WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS. ## What causes is Ioana's Ark registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ioana's Ark yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ioana's Ark 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=ioana-s-ark&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/thearkofioana/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ioana's Ark a legitimate charity? Yes. Ioana's Ark is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174224) 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 Ioana's Ark's charity number? Ioana's Ark's charity number is 1174224. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174224? Search 1174224 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 Ioana's Ark do? IOANA'S ARK IS REGISTERED TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR CATS AND DOGS WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS. Does Ioana's Ark have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ioana's Ark. 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 Ioana's Ark? Ioana's Ark's website is https://www.facebook.com/thearkofioana/ — 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/1174224).