Registered charity · No. 1076981Charitable company
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World Obesity Federation
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
World Obesity Federation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
World Obesity Federation (number 1076981) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does World Obesity Federation do?
World Obesity is an umbrella organisation for national obesity associations and comprises 52 member associations, representing 56 countries. The main aim of the charity is to improve global health by promoting the understanding of obesity and weight-related diseases through scientific research and dialogue, while encouraging the development of effective policies for prevention and management.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for World Obesity Federation
Answers World Obesity Federation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are World Obesity Federation's highest-paid staff paid?
World Obesity Federation's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports 2 employees paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £150,001–£200,000 (1 employee).
Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band
£150,001–£200,000
1
£60,001–£70,000
1
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Where does World Obesity Federation's money come from?
World Obesity Federation reported £2.4m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.4m (58%), other income £515k (21%), donations and legacies £433k (18%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1.4m · 58%
Other income£515k · 21%
Donations and legacies£433k · 18%
Investments£55k · 2%
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record World Obesity Federation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
World Obesity Federation's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
International Association for the Study of Obesity; International Obesity Task Force
Where it says it operates
City of Westminster
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is World Obesity Federation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for World Obesity Federation yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists World Obesity Federation as a registered charity (number 1076981) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is World Obesity Federation's charity number?
World Obesity Federation's charity number is 1076981. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does World Obesity Federation do?
World Obesity is an umbrella organisation for national obesity associations and comprises 52 member associations, representing 56 countries. The main aim of the charity is to improve global health by promoting the understanding of obesity and weight-related diseases through scientific research and dialogue, while encouraging the development of effective policies for prevention and management.
Does World Obesity Federation have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to World Obesity Federation?
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How much is World Obesity Federation's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. World Obesity Federation's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports 2 employees paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £150,001–£200,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Where does World Obesity Federation's money come from?
World Obesity Federation reported £2.4m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.4m (58%), other income £515k (21%), donations and legacies £433k (18%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to World Obesity Federation?
The register does not record World Obesity Federation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are World Obesity Federation's trustees paid?
World Obesity Federation's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was World Obesity Federation previously called?
The register lists these previous names for World Obesity Federation: International Association for the Study of Obesity; International Obesity Task Force.
When was World Obesity Federation registered as a charity?
World Obesity Federation was entered on the register on 11 August 1999. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03802726).