--- title: "K9 Heroes — check charity number 1178533 | CharityCompare" description: "Is K9 Heroes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178533. Animals charity based in The Common. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/k9-heroes retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:12:55.421Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer K9 Heroes is a registered charity (number 1178533) 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 £1,630 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 K9 Heroes? Registered charity number 1178533 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Common Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,630 Website [www.k9heroes.org.uk](http://www.k9heroes.org.uk/) ## What does K9 Heroes do? K9 Heroes supports dogs from the Armed Forces, Police, UK Border Force, Fire and Rescue, Mountain Rescue, Search and Rescue and any other British organisation which enlists service dogs.K9 Heroes have an application process for dogs requesting financial assistance. ## What causes is K9 Heroes registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for K9 Heroes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. K9 Heroes 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=k9-heroes&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.k9heroes.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is K9 Heroes a legitimate charity? Yes. K9 Heroes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178533) 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 K9 Heroes's charity number? K9 Heroes's charity number is 1178533. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178533? Search 1178533 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 K9 Heroes do? K9 Heroes supports dogs from the Armed Forces, Police, UK Border Force, Fire and Rescue, Mountain Rescue, Search and Rescue and any other British organisation which enlists service dogs.K9 Heroes have an application process for dogs requesting financial assistance. Does K9 Heroes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for K9 Heroes. 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 K9 Heroes? K9 Heroes's website is http://www.k9heroes.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/1178533).