Cottontails

Westbury, England · United Kingdom Charity No 1078850 (Charity Commission) Education
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To relieve the suffering of rabbits and other animals who are in need of care and attention in particular by providing and maintaining suitable accomodation for the reception and care of unwanted rabbits and other animals.To advance the education of the public in the care and ownership of animals.Please see website for annual report.

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Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 20/30
No financial documents found on website 0
Financial filing on record +8
Revenue figure disclosed +6
Spending figure disclosed +6
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 13/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
Fewer than 3 officers disclosed 0
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 7/10
Website +3
No email on file 0
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 0/20
Older than 3 years 0
Red flags -3
Stale filings -3

Financials

Charity Commission (UK)
Annual revenue
£3,261
Reporting year
2021
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Leadership at a glance

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FR
Francis G••••••••
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JU
JULIE H••••••••
Trustee

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Cottontails has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.

  • Its integrity score of 50 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore United Kingdom data
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Annual revenue
£3,261
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Filing history

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Years on record: 2021.
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Leadership & board

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Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2021, which is 5 years ago.

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FY2021
Form filed
£0.1M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.

Integrity Assessment Behind peer average
This charity
50 Peer average
86

Cause areas in United Kingdom

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Education
72,716
Health
26,318
Religion
24,342
Arts & Culture
24,283
Community Development
16,310
Social Services
8,665
Environment
6,258
Youth Development
4,668
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns · Fiscal year 2021 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 2 disclosed in the public registry.

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Data freshness

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Last updated
September 1, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Registry checked
September 1, 2026
Reconciled with the official source
Latest financials
Financial year 2021
Most recent filing on record
Profile completeness
65%
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Cottontails

Cottontails is a registered education nonprofit based in Westbury, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its registration number is 1078850. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 50/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £3K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Based on official filings, Cottontails has £3K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

To relieve the suffering of rabbits and other animals who are in need of care and attention in particular by providing and maintaining suitable accomodation for the reception and care of unwanted rabbits and other animals.To advance the education of the public in the care and ownership of animals.Please see website for annual report. Cottontails is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2000.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Cottontails. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Cottontails is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1078850.

Cottontails's registered charity number is 1078850. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Cottontails is located in Westbury, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

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Quick facts about Cottontails

What is Cottontails?
Cottontails is a education unincorporated association based in Westbury, United Kingdom. To relieve the suffering of rabbits and other animals who are in need of care and attention in particular by providing and maintaining suitable accomodation for the reception and care of unwanted rabbits and other animals.To advance the education of the public in the care and ownership of animals.Please see website for annual report.
When was Cottontails founded?
Cottontails was founded in 2000.
Where is Cottontails located?
Headquartered in Westbury, England, United Kingdom.
What is Cottontails's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is £3,261.
Is Cottontails trustworthy?
Cottontails has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cottontails's registration number?
Registration: 1078850 (United Kingdom).
What is Cottontails's website?
https://cottontails-rescue.org.uk
Are donations to Cottontails tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.