COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMING INTERNATIONAL
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income rose to £19.2 million, driven largely by a significant increase in grants and global philanthropy, while total expenditure remained consistent at £16.3 million. The charity holds £3.2 million in free unrestricted reserves, which the trustees consider adequate and within their stated policy target of three to six months of operating expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board agreed that Compassion should maintain reserves three to six months of planned operating expenditure.”
“Two of the trustees, Joyce D’Silva and Mark Watts, received remuneration for services provided outside their role as trustee during the year of £24,026 (2024: £45,786).” — page 49
“Compassion in World Farming International made payments during the year totalling £112,827 to Eurogroup for Animals. These payments were in respect of membership fees.” — page 56
“Compassion in World Farming International made payments during the year totalling £43,757 to World Federation for Animals. These payments were in respect of membership fees of £38,757 and a grant for sustainable development strategy work of £5,000.” — page 56
“Compassion in World Farming International made payments during the year totalling £112,827 to Eurogroup for Animals. These payments were in respect of membership fees.” — page 56
“Compassion in World Farming International made payments during the year totalling £43,757 to World Federation for Animals. These payments were in respect of membership fees of £38,757 and a grant for sustainable development strategy work of £5,000.” — page 56
“Compassion in World Farming International made payments during the year totalling £112,827 to Eurogroup for Animals. These payments were in respect of membership fees.” — page 56
“Compassion in World Farming International made payments during the year totalling £43,757 to World Federation for Animals. These payments were in respect of membership fees of £38,757 and a grant for sustainable development strategy work of £5,000.” — page 56
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/07/2020)
Trustees
- VALERIE JAMESchair
- Joyce Mary D'Silva
- MARK WATTS
- MR TEDDY BOURNE
- Professor Joy Carter CBE
- SIR DAVID CHRISTOPHER ANDREW MADDEN
- Varda Mehrotra
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £19.2m | £16.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £11.9m | £16.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £13.2m | £14.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £14.0m | £11.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £12.4m | £10.2m |
Common questions
Is COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMING INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income rose to £19.2 million, driven largely by a significant increase in grants and global philanthropy, while total expenditure remained consistent at £16.3 million. The charity holds £3.2 million in free unrestricted reserves, which the trustees consider adequate and within their stated policy target of three to six months of operating expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMING INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMING INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include The Brindle Foundation, THE TRESANTON TRUST, THE CONSTANCE TRAVIS CHARITABLE TRUST, WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION, SIR PETER O'SULLEVAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brindle Foundation | FY2025 | £131k |
| THE TRESANTON TRUST | FY2025 | £82k |
| THE CONSTANCE TRAVIS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £60k |
| THE CONSTANCE TRAVIS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £50k |
| WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION | FY2021 | £29k |
| SIR PETER O'SULLEVAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £25k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | FY2022 | £10k |
| WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION | FY2022 | £7k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2022 | £4k |
| BRAMPTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
| BRAMPTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
| GLC CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
| THE WYNDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
| THE WYNDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
| THE CPF TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |