--- title: "Paws Help — check charity number 1209924 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Paws Help a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209924. Animals charity based in Burton-on-Trent. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/paws-help retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:47:53.688Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Paws Help is a registered charity (number 1209924) 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 Paws Help? Registered charity number 1209924 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Burton-on-Trent ## What does Paws Help do? The charity rescues dogs in the UK and from parts of Eastern Europe and rehomes them in the UK, by working with local animal rescue shelters and agencies and through a thorough process of assessment and due diligence to ensure the best outcomes for the dogs we help. ## What causes is Paws Help registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Paws Help yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Paws Help 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=paws-help&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Paws Help a legitimate charity? Yes. Paws Help is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209924) 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 Paws Help's charity number? Paws Help's charity number is 1209924. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1209924? Search 1209924 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 Paws Help do? The charity rescues dogs in the UK and from parts of Eastern Europe and rehomes them in the UK, by working with local animal rescue shelters and agencies and through a thorough process of assessment and due diligence to ensure the best outcomes for the dogs we help. Does Paws Help have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paws Help. 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 Paws Help? Paws Help does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1209924).