--- title: "Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws) — check charity number 509207 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 509207. Animals charity based in Birstall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/pet-animals-welfare-society-paws retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:43:02.480Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws) is a registered charity (number 509207) 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 £60 (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 Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws)? Registered charity number 509207 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Birstall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £60 ## What does Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws) do? The object of PAWS is the relief of domestic animals suffering from sickness, maltreatment or poor circumstances.PAWS will also assisst with feral animals wherever possible, particularly with trapping and neutering. Where possible, PAWS will seek to provide temporary accommodation for unwanted or homeless animals, at least until such time as a suitable, permanent home can be found. ## What causes is Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws) registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws) 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=pet-animals-welfare-society-paws&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws) a legitimate charity? Yes. Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 509207) 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 Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws)'s charity number? Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws)'s charity number is 509207. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 509207? Search 509207 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 Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws) do? The object of PAWS is the relief of domestic animals suffering from sickness, maltreatment or poor circumstances.PAWS will also assisst with feral animals wherever possible, particularly with trapping and neutering. Where possible, PAWS will seek to provide temporary accommodation for unwanted or homeless animals, at least until such time as a suitable, permanent home can be found. Does Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws). 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 Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws)? Pet Animals' Welfare Society (Paws) 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/509207).