Compassion In World Farming International
Also known as: Compassion in World Farming, Compassion in World Farming Trust, Ciwf Trust
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.
Activities & Mission
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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 12% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 137). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £19,232,467 | £16,311,510 | £10,886,061 | £9,126,560 | £3,228,888 | 173 / 5 |
| 2024 | £11,912,432 | £16,262,551 | £12,206,891 | £6,399,337 | £4,726,150 | 170 / 11 |
| 2023 | £13,170,423 | £14,750,165 | £11,284,523 | £10,824,193 | £7,447,800 | 153 / 4 |
| 2022 | £14,029,117 | £11,628,070 | £8,446,874 | £12,703,293 | £8,388,294 | 142 / 7 |
| 2021 | £12,426,016 | £10,249,105 | £7,473,585 | £10,331,371 | £7,853,150 | 133 / 7 |
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Frequently asked questions about Compassion In World Farming International
What does Compassion In World Farming International do?
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.
How much income did Compassion In World Farming International report in 2025?
Compassion In World Farming International reported total income of £19.23m and reported expenditure of £16.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Compassion In World Farming International?
Compassion In World Farming International has a program ratio of 56.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 137 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Compassion In World Farming International registered as a charity?
Compassion In World Farming International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 2002 as charity number 1095050. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Compassion In World Farming International?
Compassion In World Farming International is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is VALERIE JAMES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Compassion In World Farming International operate?
Compassion In World Farming International operates across 13 areas, including Belgium, China, Czech Republic and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Compassion In World Farming International a registered charity?
Yes — Compassion In World Farming International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095050.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Compassion in World Farming
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated