Compassion in World Farming

AbbreviationCIWF
Formation1967; 57 years ago (1967)
FounderPeter Roberts
TypeCharity
Registration no.1095050
PurposePromoting animal welfare
Location
Region
Worldwide[1]
MethodsAdvocacy, public education, research
Chief Executive
Philip Lymbery
Staff102
Volunteers
4
Websitewww.ciwf.org.uk

Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) is a campaigning and lobbying animal welfare organisation. It campaigns against the live export of animals, certain methods of livestock slaughter, and all systems of factory farming. It has received celebrity endorsements and been recognized by BBC Radio 4 for its campaigning. It has grown to a global movement with partners and supporters concerned about the welfare of farm animals.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Our story". Compassion in World Farming. Retrieved 5 August 2014.