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title: "Science for Animal Welfare — check charity number 207996 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Science for Animal Welfare a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 207996. Education/training charity based in Welfare. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/science-for-animal-welfare
retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:32:40.952Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Science for Animal Welfare is a registered charity (number 207996) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals. Its latest reported income was £401,149 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Science for Animal Welfare?

Registered charity number

207996

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Welfare

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£401,149

Website

[www.ufaw.org.uk](http://www.ufaw.org.uk/)

## What does Science for Animal Welfare do?

UFAW IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED, INDEPENDENT, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE CHARITY. THE ORGANISATION IS CONCERNED WITH PROMOTING HIGH STANDARDS OF WELFARE FOR FARM, COMPANION, LABORATORY AND CAPTIVE WILD ANIMALS, AND FOR THOSE ANIMALS WITH WHICH WE INTERACT IN THE WILD.

## What causes is Science for Animal Welfare registered for?

Education/trainingAnimals

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Science for Animal Welfare yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Science for Animal Welfare 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Science for Animal Welfare a legitimate charity?

Yes. Science for Animal Welfare is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 207996) 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 Science for Animal Welfare's charity number?

Science for Animal Welfare's charity number is 207996. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 207996?

Search 207996 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 Science for Animal Welfare do?

UFAW IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED, INDEPENDENT, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE CHARITY. THE ORGANISATION IS CONCERNED WITH PROMOTING HIGH STANDARDS OF WELFARE FOR FARM, COMPANION, LABORATORY AND CAPTIVE WILD ANIMALS, AND FOR THOSE ANIMALS WITH WHICH WE INTERACT IN THE WILD.

Does Science for Animal Welfare have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Science for Animal Welfare. 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 Science for Animal Welfare?

Science for Animal Welfare's website is http://www.ufaw.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/207996).