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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Animals Asia Foundation

Animals Asia is devoted to ending the barbaric practice of bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals in China and Vietnam. We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change. Particular emphasis is on ending bear bile farming, ending the trade in dogs and cats for meat and improving the welfare of captive animals in zoos and safari parks.

Founded
Headquarters
York
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Fundraising Regulator since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2024 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024)
£0.68
£0.32
Program£0.68
Fundraising£0.32

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Animals Asia Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 1,967 animal welfare charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 2,317 animal welfare charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Animals Asia Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in York, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £6M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Animals Asia Foundation's registered charity number is 1086903. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Animals Asia Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Animals Asia Foundation is located in York, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Animals Asia Foundation has £6M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £623K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Animals Asia Foundation is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £6M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Animals Asia Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Animals Asia Foundation holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It reports that 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 90%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Animals Asia is devoted to ending the barbaric practice of bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals in China and Vietnam. We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change. Particular emphasis is on ending bear bile farming, ending the trade in dogs and cats for meat and improving the welfare of captive animals in zoos and safari parks. Animals Asia Foundation is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of £6M is well above the peer average of £623K.

Animals Asia Foundation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

You can verify Animals Asia Foundation in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to Animals Asia Foundation directly through its donation page (https://www.animalsasia.org/support-us/donate-to-help-animals-in-asia/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Yes, Animals Asia Foundation is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.

Donations to Animals Asia Foundation are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Animals Asia Foundation is based in York. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Animals Asia Foundation was first registered in 2001, making it approximately 25 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
68% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Anne C••••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (3)

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Celebrities Join Forces With Animals Asia To Help Free The Final Bears From Bile Farming In Vietnam - World Animal News
Apr 2026
worldanimalnews.com
Jill Robinson’s Animals Asia has now rescued 708 bears - SAI KUNG BUZZ
Apr 2026
hongkongbuzz.hk
Stars Attend Animals Asia: Kindness in Action Event - IMDb
Feb 2026
m.imdb.com
Here's a list based on the information that the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Asia shared to ensure that a
Feb 2026
www.facebook.com
‘If it feels wrong, it probably is wrong’: Animals Asia Founder Jill Robinson & Adventure World’s Neil Rodgers interview
Jan 2026
karryon.com.au
20 of the most fascinating animals in Asia - International Fund for Animal Welfare | IFAW
Aug 2025
www.ifaw.org
Club unites with Animals Asia to promote animal welfare - Tottenham Hotspur
Jul 2025
www.tottenhamhotspur.com
Form filed
£6.0M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Dame Joanna Lumley Joins Animals Asia to Spotlight the Plight of the Endangered Moon Bear - Earth.Org
May 2024
earth.org
Form filed
£6.1M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£5.0M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£4.0M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£3.0M revenue
FY2020
Charity Commission (UK)
Green Queen Talks To Animals Asia Founder Jill Robinson & Ambassador Lesley Nicol (aka Downton's Mrs Patmore) About Anim
Jun 2017
www.greenqueen.com.hk
Green Queen Giving: Animals Asia Foundation - Green Queen Media
Sep 2014
www.greenqueen.com.hk

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
Animal Welfare this charity 2,316
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Animals Asia Foundation

What is Animals Asia Foundation?
Animals Asia Foundation is a animal welfare charitable company based in York, United Kingdom. Animals Asia is devoted to ending the barbaric practice of bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals in China and Vietnam. We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change. Particular emphasis is on ending bear bile farming, ending the trade in dogs and cats for meat and improving the welfare of captive animals in zoos and safari parks.
When was Animals Asia Foundation founded?
Animals Asia Foundation was founded in 2001.
Where is Animals Asia Foundation located?
Headquartered in York, United Kingdom.
What is Animals Asia Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is Animals Asia Foundation trustworthy?
Animals Asia Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong 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 Animals Asia Foundation's website?
https://www.animalsasia.org
Are donations to Animals Asia Foundation 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.