--- title: "The Cat Welfare Group LTD — check charity number 1189649 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Cat Welfare Group LTD a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189649. Animals charity based in 7 Bournemouth Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-cat-welfare-group-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:01:52.119Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Cat Welfare Group LTD is a registered charity (number 1189649) 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 £224,377 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Cat Welfare Group LTD? Registered charity number 1189649 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 7 Bournemouth Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £224,377 Website [www.thecatwelfaregroup.org](http://www.thecatwelfaregroup.org/) ## What does The Cat Welfare Group LTD do? The Cat Welfare Group's activities are to relieve the suffering and distress of cats, kittens and feral cats which are in need of care and attention by reason of abandonment, neglect, sickness, maltreatment or poor circumstances in the Portsmouth and Southampton area by providing a rescue, fostering and re-homing service and veterinary treatment. ## What causes is The Cat Welfare Group LTD registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cat Welfare Group LTD yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Cat Welfare Group LTD 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=the-cat-welfare-group-ltd&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thecatwelfaregroup.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Cat Welfare Group LTD a legitimate charity? Yes. The Cat Welfare Group LTD is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189649) 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 The Cat Welfare Group LTD's charity number? The Cat Welfare Group LTD's charity number is 1189649. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189649? Search 1189649 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 The Cat Welfare Group LTD do? The Cat Welfare Group's activities are to relieve the suffering and distress of cats, kittens and feral cats which are in need of care and attention by reason of abandonment, neglect, sickness, maltreatment or poor circumstances in the Portsmouth and Southampton area by providing a rescue, fostering and re-homing service and veterinary treatment. Does The Cat Welfare Group LTD have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cat Welfare Group LTD. 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 The Cat Welfare Group LTD? The Cat Welfare Group LTD's website is http://www.thecatwelfaregroup.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/1189649).