--- title: "Wellcat Rescue — check charity number 518860 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wellcat Rescue a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 518860. Animals charity based in Sale Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wellcat-rescue retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:59:20.221Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wellcat Rescue is a registered charity (number 518860) 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 £36,812 (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 Wellcat Rescue? Registered charity number 518860 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sale Green Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £36,812 Website [www.wellcat.org.uk](http://www.wellcat.org.uk/) ## What does Wellcat Rescue do? The taking in, careing and rehoming of stray animals but mainly focusing on cats. ## What causes is Wellcat Rescue registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wellcat Rescue yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wellcat Rescue 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=wellcat-rescue&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wellcat.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wellcat Rescue a legitimate charity? Yes. Wellcat Rescue is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 518860) 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 Wellcat Rescue's charity number? Wellcat Rescue's charity number is 518860. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 518860? Search 518860 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 Wellcat Rescue do? The taking in, careing and rehoming of stray animals but mainly focusing on cats. Does Wellcat Rescue have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wellcat Rescue. 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 Wellcat Rescue? Wellcat Rescue's website is http://www.wellcat.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/518860).