--- title: "Sniff & Found — check charity number 1214896 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sniff & Found a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1214896. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sniff-found retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:16:11.048Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sniff & Found is a registered charity (number 1214896) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. 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 Sniff & Found? Registered charity number 1214896 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Website [www.sniffandfound.org](http://www.sniffandfound.org/) ## What does Sniff & Found do? Sniff & Found is a registered charity with a single purpose: to reunite lost pets with their families. Through our free, people-powered app, we support communities to act quickly and collaboratively in the critical moments after a pet goes missing. With no cost to users, we make it easy for people to come together and help bring pets home safely. ## What causes is Sniff & Found registered for? General Charitable PurposesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sniff & Found yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sniff & Found 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=sniff-found&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sniffandfound.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sniff & Found a legitimate charity? Yes. Sniff & Found is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1214896) 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 Sniff & Found's charity number? Sniff & Found's charity number is 1214896. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1214896? Search 1214896 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 Sniff & Found do? Sniff & Found is a registered charity with a single purpose: to reunite lost pets with their families. Through our free, people-powered app, we support communities to act quickly and collaboratively in the critical moments after a pet goes missing. With no cost to users, we make it easy for people to come together and help bring pets home safely. Does Sniff & Found have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sniff & Found. 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 Sniff & Found? Sniff & Found's website is http://www.sniffandfound.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/1214896).