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title: "Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre — check charity number 278696 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278696. Animals charity based in Chineway Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sidmouth-animal-welfare-society-and-animal-rescue-centre
retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:33:34.516Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre is a registered charity (number 278696) 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 £90,921 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre?

Registered charity number

278696

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Chineway Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£90,921

Website

[arcrescue.co.uk](http://arcrescue.co.uk/)

## What does Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre do?

Animal Welfare and Re-homing Service

## What causes is Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre registered for?

Animals

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278696) 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 Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre's charity number?

Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre's charity number is 278696. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278696?

Search 278696 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 Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre do?

Animal Welfare and Re-homing Service

Does Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre. 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 Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre?

Sidmouth Animal Welfare Society and Animal Rescue Centre's website is http://arcrescue.co.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/278696).