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title: "Welsh Black Cattle Society — check charity number 1159937 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Welsh Black Cattle Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159937. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Royal Welsh Showground. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/welsh-black-cattle-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:57:57.508Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Welsh Black Cattle Society is a registered charity (number 1159937) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £88,396 (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 Welsh Black Cattle Society?

Registered charity number

1159937

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Royal Welsh Showground

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£88,396

Website

[www.welshblackcattlesociety.com](http://www.welshblackcattlesociety.com/)

## What does Welsh Black Cattle Society do?

The Society exists to promote and maintain the purity of the breed, which is Wales' only native breed of cattle, and to produce a Herd Book for the traceability of cattle registered during the year.

## What causes is Welsh Black Cattle Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Welsh Black Cattle Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Welsh Black Cattle Society 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Welsh Black Cattle Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Welsh Black Cattle Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159937) 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 Welsh Black Cattle Society's charity number?

Welsh Black Cattle Society's charity number is 1159937. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1159937?

Search 1159937 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 Welsh Black Cattle Society do?

The Society exists to promote and maintain the purity of the breed, which is Wales' only native breed of cattle, and to produce a Herd Book for the traceability of cattle registered during the year.

Does Welsh Black Cattle Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Welsh Black Cattle Society. 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 Welsh Black Cattle Society?

Welsh Black Cattle Society's website is http://www.welshblackcattlesociety.com — 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/1159937).