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Universities Federation For Animal Welfare

Also known as: The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, U F a W

UFAW IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED, INDEPENDENT, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE CHARITY. THE ORGANISATION IS CONCERNED WITH PROMOTING HIGH STANDARDS OF WELFARE FOR FARM, COMPANION, LABORATORY AND CAPTIVE WILD ANIMALS, AND FOR THOSE ANIMALS WITH WHICH WE INTERACT IN THE WILD.

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Activities & Mission

UFAW IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED, INDEPENDENT, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE CHARITY. THE ORGANISATION IS CONCERNED WITH PROMOTING HIGH STANDARDS OF WELFARE FOR FARM, COMPANION, LABORATORY AND CAPTIVE WILD ANIMALS, AND FOR THOSE ANIMALS WITH WHICH WE INTERACT IN THE WILD.

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

Latest Income
£401,149
Latest Expenditure
£727,848

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 22% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 18% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £238,013
Charitable Activities £96,391
Other Trading £0
Investments £190,613
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £591,245
Raising Funds £67,438
Governance £4,539
Grants to Institutions £15,427
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
£401,149
£727,8480 / 0
2024
£525,017
£658,683£591,245£8,349,986£318,6658 / 0
2023
£422,524
£638,0880 / 0
2022
£383,332
£642,9330 / 0
2021
£426,985
£566,3080 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Universities Federation For Animal Welfare

What does Universities Federation For Animal Welfare do?

UFAW IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED, INDEPENDENT, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE CHARITY. THE ORGANISATION IS CONCERNED WITH PROMOTING HIGH STANDARDS OF WELFARE FOR FARM, COMPANION, LABORATORY AND CAPTIVE WILD ANIMALS, AND FOR THOSE ANIMALS WITH WHICH WE INTERACT IN THE WILD.

How much income did Universities Federation For Animal Welfare report in 2025?

Universities Federation For Animal Welfare reported total income of £401k and reported expenditure of £728k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Universities Federation For Animal Welfare?

Universities Federation For Animal Welfare has a program ratio of 112.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Universities Federation For Animal Welfare registered as a charity?

Universities Federation For Animal Welfare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207996. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Universities Federation For Animal Welfare?

Universities Federation For Animal Welfare is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Universities Federation For Animal Welfare operate?

Universities Federation For Animal Welfare operates across 20 areas, including Argentina, Australia, Austria and 17 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Universities Federation For Animal Welfare a registered charity?

Yes — Universities Federation For Animal Welfare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207996.

Details

Address
Universities Federation for Animal
WELFARE
The Old School
Brewhouse Hill
Wheathampstead
ST. ALBA
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207996
Charity Number
207996

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Trustees

CORRIE LYNDIS MCCANN
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DAVID GEORGE PRITCHARD
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DR DAVID RICHARD SARGAN MA
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Dr Dorothy Elizabeth Fairlie McKeegan
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Dr Emily Craven
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Dr Siobhan Abeyesinghe
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Emma-Louise Singh
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Jane Downes
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MICHAEL JOHN RADFORD OBE LLB
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Paula Junqueira
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PROFESSOR RICHARD MARK BENNETT
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Sectors & Classifications

Education Research

Also Known As

  • The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
  • U F a W

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