Humane Slaughter Association
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The HSA is the only registered charity that works, in the UK and internationally, through educational, scientific and technical advances, exclusively towards the highest worldwide standards of welfare for food animals during transport, marketing, slaughter, and killing for disease control and welfare reasons.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Humane Slaughter Association has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. HUMANE SLAUGHTER ASSOCIATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
HUMANE SLAUGHTER ASSOCIATION is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
HUMANE SLAUGHTER ASSOCIATION is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Trustpilot
Twice I have contacted this charity and twice I have been ignored .The problem is they say " Humane slaughter " then don't respond when the subject of None stun slaughter is brought up .Being an X slaughter house worker myself and seeing animals killed by none stun slaughter Kosher / Halal and seeing the pain & suffering that they go through and the way this " ritual slaughter " which is actually illegal in the UK but over looked on the grounds of religious beliefs I asked the AHS what they intended to do about such barbaric methods that even the British veterinary board state should be banned " Animal welfare before religion as they have stated for many many years " I was at least expecting an answer from a place that says it's against inhumane slaughter and wanting donations to stop inhumane slaughter / cruelty .I wasn't expecting to be ignored and ignored twice .At least when I contacted the RSPCA about the same issue they replied with they believe that all farm animals should be pre stunned before slaughter .The AHS ignored me.Now seeing a cow rotated having its head pinned back and it's throat slit wide open and watching it smash it's skull on the floor for up to 2 minutes in agony while it chokes to death on its own blood isn't humane or quick and certainly isn't painless .But stunning by a captive bolt pistol through the skull that renders animals unconscious in a second is humane ' quick and painless .Why does the AHS want donations to stop inhumane slaughter then ignore someone's concerns about inhumane slaughter .Once again I spent years working in slaughterhouses seeing humane and inhumane slaughter so I know exactly what I am on about .And the AHS wanting people to cough up money for their " aledged " cause then ignoring their concerns about the inhumane methods going on in British slaughterhouses isn't on . Money for nothing just words from the AHS . We need action not words
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I often buy there products from my local Premier shop in vale Road camberley and I've never had a problem and they are very good value for money my favourites being there wraps
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Frequently asked questions about Humane Slaughter Association
Humane Slaughter Association is a registered education nonprofit based in St. Albans, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £580K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 2 community reviews with an average rating of 3.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.8/5 based on 2 reviews.
Based on official filings, Humane Slaughter Association has £580K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The HSA is the only registered charity that works, in the UK and internationally, through educational, scientific and technical advances, exclusively towards the highest worldwide standards of welfare for food animals during transport, marketing, slaughter, and killing for disease control and welfare reasons. Humane Slaughter Association is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2014.
Humane Slaughter Association is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission.
Humane Slaughter Association's registered charity number is 1159690. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Humane Slaughter Association is located in St. Albans, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Humane Slaughter Association is based in St. Albans in England. 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.
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Quick facts about Humane Slaughter Association
- What is Humane Slaughter Association?
- Humane Slaughter Association is a education cio based in St. Albans, United Kingdom. The HSA is the only registered charity that works, in the UK and internationally, through educational, scientific and technical advances, exclusively towards the highest worldwide standards of welfare for food animals during transport, marketing, slaughter, and killing for disease control and welfare reasons.
- When was Humane Slaughter Association founded?
- Humane Slaughter Association was founded in 2014.
- Where is Humane Slaughter Association located?
- Headquartered in St. Albans, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Humane Slaughter Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £580,344. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Humane Slaughter Association trustworthy?
- Humane Slaughter Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Humane Slaughter Association's website?
- https://www.hsa.org.uk
- Are donations to Humane Slaughter Association 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.