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Compassion in World Farming International

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84
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Compassion in World Farming International

Our activities include:- Strengthening EU legislation and enforcement on animal welfare.- Persuading food companies to sell higher welfare products across their entire product ranges.- Enabling consumers to make higher welfare food choices.- Persuading intergovernmental agencies to adopt higher welfare policies.- Supporting producers who champion higher welfare practices.

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar animal welfare in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 67%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 85

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.67
Program expenses£0.67 (£10.9 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Compassion in World Farming International is a registered animal welfare nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £19M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Compassion in World Farming International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('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 85/100.

Compassion in World Farming International is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Compassion in World Farming International has £19M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £407K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Compassion in World Farming International is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £19M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Compassion in World Farming International. 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.

Compassion in World Farming International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 67% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 76%. Visit the Compassion in World Farming International profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Our activities include:- Strengthening EU legislation and enforcement on animal welfare.- Persuading food companies to sell higher welfare products across their entire product ranges.- Enabling consumers to make higher welfare food choices.- Persuading intergovernmental agencies to adopt higher welfare policies.- Supporting producers who champion higher welfare practices. Compassion in World Farming International is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United Kingdom: Compassion in World Farming International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 is in line with the peer average of 85/100. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of £19M is well above the peer average of £407K.

Compassion in World Farming International is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
67% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMING INTERNATIONAL is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

JO
Joyce Mary D'Silva
Trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

JO
Joyce M••• D••••••
Trustee
MA
Mark W••••
Trustee
MR
Mr T•••• B•••••
Trustee
PR
Professor J•• C••••• C••
Trustee
SI
Sir D•••• C•••••••••• A••••• M•••••
Trustee
VA
Valerie J••••
Trustee
VA
Varda M•••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Food companies lag behind ambition on animal welfare, BBFAW 2026 report finds - New Food
May 2026
www.newfoodmagazine.com
Form filed
£19.2M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Why Soil Is the Frontline of Earth’s Recovery - PassBlue
Dec 2025
passblue.com
Constructive dismissal claims survive extended notice - Dentons
Apr 2025
www.dentons.com
Form filed
£11.9M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Victory! Great Britain Has Finally Banned The Live Export Of Farm Animals - World Animal News
May 2024
worldanimalnews.com
Form filed
£13.2M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Updated: Bene Meat Technologies registers cultured meat for use in pet food - Pet Food Processing
Oct 2023
www.petfoodprocessing.net
Food scarcity is not the real issue; it is making sustainable food - Business Day
May 2023
www.businessday.co.za
Form filed
£14.0M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Farm Animals in Asia: Funding the Future - fundsforNGOs
Feb 2022
www2.fundsforngos.org
#ShrimpsMatter campaign final report - 認定NPO法人アニマルライツセンター
Feb 2022
arcj.org
Form filed
£12.4M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Cruelty in shrimp farms exposed, #ShrimpsMatter campaign launched! - 認定NPO法人アニマルライツセンター
Aug 2021
arcj.org
Report: Many Major US Food Brands Lacking in Animal Welfare - Food Manufacturing
Apr 2021
www.foodmanufacturing.com

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Compassion in World Farming International This page 84 £19.2 million 67%
Honeycomb Charitable Services Limited 87 £10.7 million 100%
Chartered Management Institute 87 £32.3 million 99%
The Zoological Society of London 86 £92.7 million 77%
St Peter'S Hospice 82 £20.0 million 55%
Woodgreen Pets Charity 82 £21.1 million 49%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 22, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Compassion in World Farming International

What is Compassion in World Farming International?
Compassion in World Farming International is a animal welfare nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Our activities include:- Strengthening EU legislation and enforcement on animal welfare.- Persuading food companies to sell higher welfare products across their entire product ranges.- Enabling consumers to make higher welfare food choices.- Persuading intergovernmental agencies to adopt higher welfare policies.- Supporting producers who champion higher welfare practices.
When was Compassion in World Farming International founded?
Compassion in World Farming International was founded in 2002.
Where is Compassion in World Farming International located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Compassion in World Farming International's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
Is Compassion in World Farming International trustworthy?
Compassion in World Farming International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Compassion in World Farming International's website?
https://ciwf.org.uk
Are donations to Compassion in World Farming International 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.