--- title: "The National Animal Rescue Association — check charity number 278112 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The National Animal Rescue Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278112. Animals charity based in Boston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-national-animal-rescue-association retrieved: 2026-08-27T02:21:27.863Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The National Animal Rescue Association is a registered charity (number 278112) 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 £2,260 (year ending 2017-09-30). 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 National Animal Rescue Association? Registered charity number 278112 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Boston Latest income (year ending 2017-09-30) £2,260 ## What does The National Animal Rescue Association do? Search & Rescue (retrieval) of trapped, injured or sick animals & birds. ## What causes is The National Animal Rescue Association registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The National Animal Rescue Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The National Animal Rescue Association 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-national-animal-rescue-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The National Animal Rescue Association a legitimate charity? Yes. The National Animal Rescue Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278112) 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 National Animal Rescue Association's charity number? The National Animal Rescue Association's charity number is 278112. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278112? Search 278112 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 National Animal Rescue Association do? Search & Rescue (retrieval) of trapped, injured or sick animals & birds. Does The National Animal Rescue Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The National Animal Rescue Association. 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 National Animal Rescue Association? The National Animal Rescue Association 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/278112).