--- title: "Paws of Hope — check charity number 1212988 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Paws of Hope a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212988. Animals charity based in Rednal. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/paws-of-hope retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:52:58.132Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Paws of Hope is a registered charity (number 1212988) 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 of Hope? Registered charity number 1212988 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Rednal ## What does Paws of Hope do? We are a Charitable Trust. That means we raise money and award grants to other organisations to support their work. The grant must be to support one of the following broad areas:1. Provision of facilities for the care of dogs at risk of harm through neglect or poor circumstances2. Provision of temporary emergency accommodation for dogs of people escaping domestic violence3. Education i ## What causes is Paws of Hope registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Paws of Hope yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Paws of Hope 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-of-hope&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Paws of Hope a legitimate charity? Yes. Paws of Hope is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212988) 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 of Hope's charity number? Paws of Hope's charity number is 1212988. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212988? Search 1212988 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 of Hope do? We are a Charitable Trust. That means we raise money and award grants to other organisations to support their work. The grant must be to support one of the following broad areas:1. Provision of facilities for the care of dogs at risk of harm through neglect or poor circumstances2. Provision of temporary emergency accommodation for dogs of people escaping domestic violence3. Education i Does Paws of Hope have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paws of Hope. 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 of Hope? Paws of Hope 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/1212988).