British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation
Also known as: Animal Welfare Foundation
The Animal Welfare Foundation funds research projects to improve the welfare of animals in the UK, stimulates debate on current animal welfare issues, promotes and develops animal welfare education and enhances animal welfare related teaching in the UK veterinary schools.
Activities & Mission
The Animal Welfare Foundation funds research projects to improve the welfare of animals in the UK, stimulates debate on current animal welfare issues, promotes and develops animal welfare education and enhances animal welfare related teaching in the UK veterinary schools.
Grants
British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2024)
- £243,802
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training and animals
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Animal Welfare Foundation - Norman Hayward Fund (organisation 3940650)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £138,878 | £243,802 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £113,638 | £262,648 | 0 / 17 | |||
| 2022 | £94,414 | £333,056 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation
What does British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation do?
The Animal Welfare Foundation funds research projects to improve the welfare of animals in the UK, stimulates debate on current animal welfare issues, promotes and develops animal welfare education and enhances animal welfare related teaching in the UK veterinary schools.
How much income did British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation report in 2024?
British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation reported total income of £139k and reported expenditure of £244k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation registered as a charity?
British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 November 2020 as charity number 1192203. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation?
British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation operate?
British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192203.
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LONDON
W1G 9NQ
Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Animal Welfare Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 13 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated