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Viva!

Also known as: The Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation, Vegetarians International Voice for Animals, Viva, Vvf

Viva! is a vegan charity campaigning to save animals. We reveal how farmed animals are treated and have placed many major investigations in the media. Viva! also educates and campaigns on the impact of diet on wildlife, the planet and our health. We present talks, cookery demos and produce a lovely array of helpful materials. We run the Vegan Recipe Club, 7 and 30 Day Vegan and My Vegan Town.

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Activities & Mission

Viva! is a vegan charity campaigning to save animals. We reveal how farmed animals are treated and have placed many major investigations in the media. Viva! also educates and campaigns on the impact of diet on wildlife, the planet and our health. We present talks, cookery demos and produce a lovely array of helpful materials. We run the Vegan Recipe Club, 7 and 30 Day Vegan and My Vegan Town.

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
£1,806,137
Latest Expenditure
£1,914,159

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 69% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,679,694
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £101,054
Investments £25,389
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,799,080
Raising Funds £115,079
Governance £29,697
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,806,137
£1,914,159£1,799,080£2,480,851£1,741,20027 / 0
2024
£2,507,001
£1,827,540£1,721,154£2,594,640£2,254,04629 / 0
2023
£2,152,364
£1,550,502£1,449,945£1,916,169£1,911,64726 / 5
2022
£1,202,019
£1,485,999£1,370,220£1,328,317£1,294,65022 / 5
2021
£1,573,229
£1,155,057£1,019,977£1,574,781£1,574,78123 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Viva!

What does Viva! do?

Viva! is a vegan charity campaigning to save animals. We reveal how farmed animals are treated and have placed many major investigations in the media. Viva! also educates and campaigns on the impact of diet on wildlife, the planet and our health. We present talks, cookery demos and produce a lovely array of helpful materials. We run the Vegan Recipe Club, 7 and 30 Day Vegan and My Vegan Town.

How much income did Viva! report in 2025?

Viva! reported total income of £1.81m and reported expenditure of £1.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Viva!?

Viva! has a program ratio of 99.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Viva! registered as a charity?

Viva! was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 1994 as charity number 1037486. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Viva!?

Viva! is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Viva! operate?

Viva! operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Viva! a registered charity?

Yes — Viva! is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1037486.

Details

Address
Viva!
8 York Court
Wilder Street
BRISTOL
BS2 8QH
Registration Date
13 May 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1037486
Charity Number
1037486

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Trustees

Justin Alexander Kerswell
Louise Alison Rose Carter
Rhiannon Amy Purnell
Viva! Trustee Ltd

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation
  • Vegetarians International Voice for Animals
  • Viva
  • Vvf

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