--- title: "The Seeing Dogs Alliance — check charity number 1156790 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Seeing Dogs Alliance a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156790. Disability charity based in Gillingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-seeing-dogs-alliance retrieved: 2026-08-28T04:04:13.684Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Seeing Dogs Alliance is a registered charity (number 1156790) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £291,284 (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 Seeing Dogs Alliance? Registered charity number 1156790 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Gillingham Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £291,284 Website [www.seeingdogs.org.uk](http://www.seeingdogs.org.uk/) ## What does The Seeing Dogs Alliance do? The relief of blind and partially sighted people, mainly by training and providing guide dogs known as "Seeing Dogs" and training those people instruction in the use, care and control of Seeing Dogs.Breeding, purchasing or otherwise lawfully acquiring dogs of a nature and physique appropriate for training as Seeing Dogs. ## What causes is The Seeing Dogs Alliance registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Seeing Dogs Alliance yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Seeing Dogs Alliance 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-seeing-dogs-alliance&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.seeingdogs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Seeing Dogs Alliance a legitimate charity? Yes. The Seeing Dogs Alliance is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156790) 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 Seeing Dogs Alliance's charity number? The Seeing Dogs Alliance's charity number is 1156790. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156790? Search 1156790 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 Seeing Dogs Alliance do? The relief of blind and partially sighted people, mainly by training and providing guide dogs known as "Seeing Dogs" and training those people instruction in the use, care and control of Seeing Dogs.Breeding, purchasing or otherwise lawfully acquiring dogs of a nature and physique appropriate for training as Seeing Dogs. Does The Seeing Dogs Alliance have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Seeing Dogs Alliance. 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 Seeing Dogs Alliance? The Seeing Dogs Alliance's website is http://www.seeingdogs.org.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/1156790).