Abbreviation | CIWF |
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Formation | 1967 |
Founder | Peter Roberts |
Type | Charity |
Registration no. | 1095050 |
Purpose | Promoting animal welfare |
Location |
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Region | Worldwide[1] |
Methods | Advocacy, public education, research |
Chief Executive | Philip Lymbery |
Staff | 102 |
Volunteers | 4 |
Website | www |
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]