Moredun Foundation
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We are committed to promoting the highest possible standards of animal health and welfare through research and education and are recognised worldwide for our contribution to research in to infectious diseases of farmed livestock. Our work has always been firmly based on addressing the needs of the farming industry and our research has led to the development of many vaccines, diagnostic tests and improved treatment strategies for farm animals across the globe. We provide advice, tools and plans for sustainable and regenerative livestock farming and develop innovative vaccines, diagnostic tests and disease control programmes and contribute to regional and global food security, with reduced intensity of greenhouse gas emissions through improving efficiency and reducing disease. We actively communicate our research …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Moredun Foundation with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including OSCR.
- Established in 1929, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 2,233 animal welfare charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 43 is below most of the 2,588 animal welfare charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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Moredun Foundation 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.
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#2,285 of 2,588 animal welfare charities in the United Kingdom on integrity score
43/100 puts it in the top 89% of the cohort, tied with 5 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Frequently asked questions about Moredun Foundation
Moredun Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1929 and has been operating for 97 years. Its registration number is SC022515. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £23M in annual revenue.
Based on official filings, Moredun Foundation has £23M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 32%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £818K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
We are committed to promoting the highest possible standards of animal health and welfare through research and education and are recognised worldwide for our contribution to research in to infectious diseases of farmed livestock. Our work has always been firmly based on addressing the needs of the farming industry and our research has led to the development of many vaccines, diagnostic tests and improved treatment strategies for farm animals across the globe. We provide advice, tools and plans for sustainable and regenerative livestock farming and develop innovative vaccines, diagnostic tests and disease control programmes and contribute to regional and global food security, with reduced intensity of greenhouse gas emissions through... Moredun Foundation is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1929.
Moredun 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. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC022515.
Moredun Foundation's official registration number is SC022515, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Moredun Foundation is located in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1929 and has been active for 97 years.
Moredun Foundation is based in Midlothian in Scotland. 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 Moredun Foundation
- What is Moredun Foundation?
- Moredun Foundation is a animal welfare charitable company based in Midlothian, United Kingdom. We are committed to promoting the highest possible standards of animal health and welfare through research and education and are recognised worldwide for our contribution to research in to infectious diseases of farmed livestock. Our work has always been firmly based on addressing the needs of the farming industry and our research has led to the development of many vaccines, diagnostic tests and improved treatment strategies for farm animals across the globe. We provide advice, tools and plans for sustainable and regenerative livestock farming and develop innovative vaccines, diagnostic tests and disease control programmes and contribute to regional and global food security, with reduced intensity of greenhouse gas emissions through improving efficiency and reducing disease. We actively communicate our research to farmers, vets and the public. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage','the advancement of animal welfare','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' The Company is established to: (i) undertake, promote and assist in promoting and undertaking experimental and other scientific research concerning the diseases of farm livestock, wild and domestic animals, fish and birds and other scientific research in areas which affect animal welfare, human health, the environment or otherwise is of public concern and to disseminate the results of such research and generally to promote agricultural, arboricultural and horticultural research and the dissemination of the results of such research. and (ii) contribute to the relief of poverty in the poorer populations of the world: a) to provide veterinary and agricultural aid to the poorer populations of the world. b) by its actions to contribute to the relief of poverty in those poorer populations. c) through participation in the teaching and popularisation of animal health and production techniques appropriate to those poorer populations. d) through promotion and co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes and to that end, to bring together representatives of voluntary agencies and statutory authorities engaged in the furtherance of the above purposes or any of them.
- When was Moredun Foundation founded?
- Moredun Foundation was founded in 1929.
- Where is Moredun Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Moredun Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £22.8 million. 68% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Moredun Foundation trustworthy?
- Moredun Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Moredun Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: SC022515 (United Kingdom).
- What is Moredun Foundation's website?
- https://www.moredun.org.uk
- Are donations to Moredun 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.