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International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw)

Also known as: Ifaw Charitable Trust, International Fund for Animal Welfare

INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (IFAW) RESCUES AND PROTECTS ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD. WE RESCUE INDIVIDUAL ANIMALS, CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT ANIMAL CRUELTY AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND HABITATS. IFAW PROMOTES ANIMAL WELFARE AND CONSERVATION POLICIES THAT ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING OF BOTH ANIMALS AND PEOPLE.

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Activities & Mission

INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (IFAW) RESCUES AND PROTECTS ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD. WE RESCUE INDIVIDUAL ANIMALS, CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT ANIMAL CRUELTY AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND HABITATS. IFAW PROMOTES ANIMAL WELFARE AND CONSERVATION POLICIES THAT ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING OF BOTH ANIMALS AND PEOPLE.

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.

Show all 16 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£17,438,907
Latest Expenditure
£18,554,421

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 82.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 32% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 18.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £17,266,083
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £172,824
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £15,299,004
Raising Funds £3,255,417
Governance £251,072
Grants to Institutions £6,447,085
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£17,438,907
£18,554,421£15,299,004£15,672,096£15,672,09627 / 0
2024
£17,884,875
£19,345,734£16,229,274£16,788,236£16,788,23628 / 0
2023
£16,613,772
£18,722,090£15,585,531£18,072,630£18,072,63029 / 0
2022
£18,430,507
£15,155,924£12,139,806£20,424,559£20,424,55926 / 0
2021
£18,138,240
£14,151,987£11,263,348£17,894,460£17,894,46026 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw)

What does International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw) do?

INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (IFAW) RESCUES AND PROTECTS ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD. WE RESCUE INDIVIDUAL ANIMALS, CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT ANIMAL CRUELTY AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND HABITATS. IFAW PROMOTES ANIMAL WELFARE AND CONSERVATION POLICIES THAT ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING OF BOTH ANIMALS AND PEOPLE.

How much income did International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw) report in 2025?

International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw) reported total income of £17.44m and reported expenditure of £18.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw)?

International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw) has a program ratio of 87.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw) registered as a charity?

International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 1993 as charity number 1024806. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw)?

International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw) is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw) operate?

International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw) operates across 16 areas, including Barbados, Canada, China and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw) a registered charity?

Yes — International Fund For Animal Welfare (ifaw) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1024806.

Details

Address
Fifth Floor
81 Southwark Street
London
SE1 0HX
Website
www.ifaw.org
Registration Date
11 August 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1024806
Charity Number
1024806

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Trustees

BARBARA UNGERMAN BIRDSEY
CATHERINE HUSE LILLY
Christine Eosco
David Scott Lowe
Eileen Park Robertson
Graeme Robin Cottam
Iain James Webb
John Charles Robert Albrecht
JOYCE CAROL DORIA
Judi Wangalwa Wakhungu
MARK TYRELL BEAUDOUIN
Richie Mehta
VIRGINIA ALEJANDRA POLLAK

Sectors & Classifications

Charitable activities Environment

Also Known As

  • Ifaw Charitable Trust
  • International Fund for Animal Welfare

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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