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British Hen Welfare Trust

The aim of the charity is to improve the living conditions of commercial laying hens by improving understanding of hen welfare and providing homes for hens destined for slaughter.

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Activities & Mission

The aim of the charity is to improve the living conditions of commercial laying hens by improving understanding of hen welfare and providing homes for hens destined for slaughter.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,111,022
Latest Expenditure
£1,114,725

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 55.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 59.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £810,639
Charitable Activities £2,859
Other Trading £283,268
Investments £14,256
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £620,578
Raising Funds £494,147
Governance £168,286
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,111,022
£1,114,725£620,578£1,693,692£1,519,70914 / 1400
2023
£1,199,467
£1,015,534£557,332£1,681,372£143,14512 / 1400
2022
£634,193
£660,561£499,670£1,466,718£114,85212 / 900
2021
£792,844
£691,230£523,156£1,518,488£155,82112 / 900
2020
£787,309
£614,436£479,138£1,379,642£63,20112 / 900

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Hen Welfare Trust

What does British Hen Welfare Trust do?

The aim of the charity is to improve the living conditions of commercial laying hens by improving understanding of hen welfare and providing homes for hens destined for slaughter.

How much income did British Hen Welfare Trust report in 2024?

British Hen Welfare Trust reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.11m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Hen Welfare Trust registered as a charity?

British Hen Welfare Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 2012 as charity number 1147356. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs British Hen Welfare Trust?

British Hen Welfare Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Marek. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Hen Welfare Trust operate?

British Hen Welfare Trust operates across 4 areas: France, Scotland, United States and England And Wales.

Is British Hen Welfare Trust a registered charity?

Yes — British Hen Welfare Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147356.

Details

Address
Hen Central
Rose Ash
South Molton
EX36 4RF
Registration Date
21 May 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5028767
Charity Number
1147356

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Trustees

David Marek Chair
Dr Sharon Eversfield
Dr Sophia Christine Fannon-Howell
Sharon Whitehead

Also Known As

  • British Hen Welfare Trust

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30 July 2026
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