--- title: "Wisbech Shire Horse Society — check charity number 287017 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wisbech Shire Horse Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 287017. Education/training charity based in Gedney Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wisbech-shire-horse-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:13:49.784Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wisbech Shire Horse Society is a registered charity (number 287017) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £22 (year ending 2018-12-31). 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 Wisbech Shire Horse Society? Registered charity number 287017 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gedney Hill Latest income (year ending 2018-12-31) £22 ## What does Wisbech Shire Horse Society do? Support & encourage breeding of shire horses within our area. Continue using the best stallions available. To advise, train and encourage members and the general public with their breeding programs and show skills. ## What causes is Wisbech Shire Horse Society registered for? Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wisbech Shire Horse Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wisbech Shire Horse 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? 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=wisbech-shire-horse-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wisbech Shire Horse Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Wisbech Shire Horse Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287017) 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 Wisbech Shire Horse Society's charity number? Wisbech Shire Horse Society's charity number is 287017. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 287017? Search 287017 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 Wisbech Shire Horse Society do? Support & encourage breeding of shire horses within our area. Continue using the best stallions available. To advise, train and encourage members and the general public with their breeding programs and show skills. Does Wisbech Shire Horse Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wisbech Shire Horse 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 Wisbech Shire Horse Society? Wisbech Shire Horse Society 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/287017).