--- title: "Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue — check charity number 1160509 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160509. Animals charity based in Southleigh. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/munchkins-miniature-shetland-rescue retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:55:35.607Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue is a registered charity (number 1160509) 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 £360,806 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue? Registered charity number 1160509 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Southleigh Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £360,806 Website [www.mini-munchkins.org](http://www.mini-munchkins.org/) ## What does Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue do? PROVISION OF A RESCUE HOME FOR MINIATURE SHETLAND PONIES WHICH HAVE BEEN NEGLECTED, ABUSED OR ABANDONED. MUNCHKINS PROVIDES A RECEPTION CENTRE AND FURTHER FACILITIES FOR SUCH PONIES. WE SEEK TO REHOME PONIES WHERE POSSIBLE ON A LONG-TERM FOSTER BASIS OR TO PROVIDE A HOME FOR LIFE WHERE THIS IS NOT APPROPRIATE. ## What causes is Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Munchkins Miniature Shetland 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=munchkins-miniature-shetland-rescue&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mini-munchkins.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue a legitimate charity? Yes. Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160509) 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 Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue's charity number? Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue's charity number is 1160509. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1160509? Search 1160509 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 Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue do? PROVISION OF A RESCUE HOME FOR MINIATURE SHETLAND PONIES WHICH HAVE BEEN NEGLECTED, ABUSED OR ABANDONED. MUNCHKINS PROVIDES A RECEPTION CENTRE AND FURTHER FACILITIES FOR SUCH PONIES. WE SEEK TO REHOME PONIES WHERE POSSIBLE ON A LONG-TERM FOSTER BASIS OR TO PROVIDE A HOME FOR LIFE WHERE THIS IS NOT APPROPRIATE. Does Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Munchkins Miniature Shetland 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 Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue? Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue's website is http://www.mini-munchkins.org — 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/1160509).