Compassion in World Farming

AbbreviationCIWF
Formation1967 (1967)
FounderPeter Roberts
TypeCharity
Registration no.1095050
PurposePromoting animal welfare
Location
Region
Worldwide
MethodsAdvocacy, public education, research
Chief Executive
Philip Lymbery
Staff102
Volunteers4
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.