Animals · Reg 1091318
Rating for HCT GROUP
52/100 Clarity Score · 1 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score
Clarity score
Poor
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Mission
HCT GROUP is a registered UK charity (1091318) working in animals across the United Kingdom. CharityCompare scores the organisation from public Charity Commission annual accounts — financial efficiency, transparency, and filing compliance — not programme outcomes.
In short: HCT GROUP scores 52 out of 100 (1 star). 100% average program spend (3-year average). Review the pillar breakdown below.
Overview
HCT GROUP has a Clarity Score of 52 out of 100 on CharityCompare (1 stars, Poor). Charity Commission registration number 1091318. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Animals. Latest accounts year 2016: total income £44m, with 100% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: missing. 1 filing concern(s) noted on this profile. Scores are independent and based on official filings — not a donation recommendation.
Data from Charity Commission register, last updated .
Overall score
52/100
1★ · Poor
Cause spend
100%
3-yr avg · charitable activities
Accountability
55/100
Finance beacon
Income
£44m
Latest year 2016
Reserves
—
Months of running costs
Accounts filing
Missing
Check register
Fundraising efficiency not stated · 0% overhead · Website on register · Confidence: low
Data & confidence
- Source
- Charity Commission (E&W)
- Accounts year
- 2016
- Filing date
- 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
- Profile reviewed
- 2026-06-24
Low confidence — key filing data unavailable
Scores reflect the latest annual accounts on the register. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons require information beyond public filings.
Beacon report
Detailed accountability and finance metrics from Charity Commission filings — structured for transparency in our four-beacon report.
Accountability & Transparency
Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.
55/100
| Metric | Score | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Filing history (5 years) 100% on-time over five years = 15 pts · one late filing = 5 pts · two or more = 0 pts. | 0% | 0/15 pts |
| Trustee oversight Three or more trustees on the register = 15 pts · one or two = 0 pts (governance red flag). | 100% | 5 trustees · 15/15 pts |
| Declared policies Safeguarding (4) · conflict of interest (3) · volunteer management (3) — from Charity Commission annual return. | 70% | 7/10 pts |
Financial Health
Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.
33/100
| Metric | Score | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Reserves (months of cash) 3–24 months = 15 pts · 1–3 months = 7 pts · under 1 month or over 3 years (hoarding) = 0 pts. | 0% | Not stated · 0/15 pts |
| Income stability / growth Positive or stable three-year revenue trend = 10 pts · sustained decline = 0 pts. | 100% | 10/10 pts · 3-year average |
| Liabilities to assets Low debt (< 30% liabilities to assets) = 5 pts · high debt = 0 pts. | 0% | 122% · 0/5 pts |
Financial Efficiency
How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.
100/100
| Metric | Score | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Program expense ratio ≥ 75% on charitable activities = 10 pts · 60–75% = 5 pts · below 60% = 0 pts. | 100% | 100% · 10/10 pts (3-year average) |
| Fundraising efficiency Spends ≤ £0.20 to raise £1 = 10 pts · £0.21–£0.35 = 5 pts · above £0.35 = 0 pts (fundraising cost ÷ income). | 100% | 0p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average) |
Community Support
Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.
0/100
| Metric | Score | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer-to-staff ratio More volunteers than paid staff = 10 pts · equal mix = 5 pts · no volunteers = 0 pts. | 0% | 10 volunteers / 2225 staff · 0/10 pts |
Clarity Score
52/100 total · Poor · 1 of 4 stars
Four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10 points) from Charity Commission filings — see methodology for full weightings.
Accountability & Transparency
Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.
55/100
Financial Health
Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.
33/100
Financial Efficiency
How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.
100/100
Community Support
Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.
0/100
Revenue & expenses
Latest filed year 2016 · Source: Charity Commission annual accounts
| Category | Amount | % of spend |
|---|---|---|
| Total income | £44m | — |
| Total expenditure | £44m | — |
| Charitable activities | £44m | 100% |
Where the money goes
Latest accounts (2016) · £44m spent
- Charitable activities100% · £44m
Trust indicators
Pulled from the Charity Commission register — filing behaviour, board size, and workforce where reported.
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Accounts filed on time
Filing status: missing
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Trustee board size (3–12)
5 trustees on the Charity Commission register
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Workforce on register
2225 employees · 10 volunteers (0:1 volunteer-to-staff)
Fundraising Regulator
Not listed as member
Separate from our financial scores — shows whether the charity follows the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Check Fundraising Regulator →Official register
Reg 1091318
Full trustee list, accounts, and regulatory history on the Charity Commission.
View on Charity Commission →Trustees & officers
- ADAM JAMES LEVITT
- Edward William Siegel since 2015
- Sir John Vincent Cable Chair · since 2016
- Robert Peter Sewell since 2016
- ANTONY DAVID ROSS since 2016
How we score charities +
The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.
Accountability & Transparency
Scored from filings
40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).
Financial Health
Scored from filings
30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).
Financial Efficiency
Scored from filings
20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.
Community Support
Scored from filings
10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.
Overall score
Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).
Five-year trends
- Income
- Spending
- Cause spend
Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts
Key facts
- Overall score
- 52/100 (1★)
- Income
- £44m
- Cause spend
- 100% of expenditure
- Reg number
- 1091318
- Scope
- UK-wide
- Reserves
- —
- Trustees
- 5
- Accounts year
- 2016
- Filing
- missing
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HCT GROUP's rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.
What is HCT GROUP's charity rating? +
HCT GROUP scores 52 out of 100 on CharityCompare (1 stars — Poor). The Clarity Score V1 sums four pillars from Charity Commission filings: Accountability & Transparency (40 pts), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10).
Is HCT GROUP a legitimate UK charity? +
Yes — HCT GROUP is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 1091318. You can verify the entry on the official register.
What is HCT GROUP's Charity Commission registration number? +
HCT GROUP's registration number is 1091318. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1091318
How much income does HCT GROUP receive? +
HCT GROUP reported £44m total income in its 2016 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.
What percentage of HCT GROUP's spending goes to charitable activities? +
Approximately 100% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 0% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 0%.
Are HCT GROUP's accounts up to date? +
Filing status: missing (last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000). CharityCompare flags late or missing accounts separately from the financial score.
Where is HCT GROUP based? +
HCT GROUP is listed at London · UK-wide · SE1 4YR and operates UK-wide, focused on animals.
How does CharityCompare score HCT GROUP? +
We analyse Charity Commission annual accounts using three-year averages for program expense, fundraising efficiency, and overhead; working capital from reserves vs average expenditure; liabilities-to-assets from the latest balance sheet when available. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons are not yet assessed from public data alone. See our methodology for weights and thresholds.
Does CharityCompare recommend donating to HCT GROUP? +
No. CharityCompare provides independent scores and facts from official filings. We do not tell you where to donate or earn commission from charities.
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