# Paws of Hope

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1212988 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1212988)
- What it funds: Animals
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Birmingham City, Worcestershire, Cyprus
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/paws-of-hope

We are a Charitable Trust. That means we raise money and award grants to other organisations to support their work. The grant must be to support one of the following broad areas:1. Provision of facilities for the care of dogs at risk of harm through neglect or poor circumstances2. Provision of temporary emergency accommodation for dogs of people escaping domestic violence3. Education i

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of the public in Birmingham, Worcestershire and Cyprus to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals.to promote humane behaviour towards animals in Birmingham, Worcestershire and Cyprus by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals which are in need of care by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals.

## What it funds

Paws of Hope is registered under the Charity Commission purposes animals for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Worcestershire and Cyprus.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Paws of Hope in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

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