--- title: "Animal Welfare Japan — check charity number 244534 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Animal Welfare Japan a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 244534. Animals charity based in 51 Greencoat Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/animal-welfare-japan retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:06:41.253Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Animal Welfare Japan is a registered charity (number 244534) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals. Its latest reported income was £76,854 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Animal Welfare Japan? Registered charity number 244534 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 51 Greencoat Place Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £76,854 Website [www.awj.org.uk](http://www.awj.org.uk/) ## What does Animal Welfare Japan do? The object of the charity is to promote the health and well-being of animals: humane behaviour towards animals; and improved public standards of social and moral education concerning the welfare og animals, and especially in Japan. ## What causes is Animal Welfare Japan registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Animal Welfare Japan yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Animal Welfare Japan is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=animal-welfare-japan&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.awj.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Animal Welfare Japan a legitimate charity? Yes. Animal Welfare Japan is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 244534) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Animal Welfare Japan's charity number? Animal Welfare Japan's charity number is 244534. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 244534? Search 244534 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Animal Welfare Japan do? The object of the charity is to promote the health and well-being of animals: humane behaviour towards animals; and improved public standards of social and moral education concerning the welfare og animals, and especially in Japan. Does Animal Welfare Japan have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Animal Welfare Japan. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Animal Welfare Japan? Animal Welfare Japan's website is http://www.awj.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/244534).