Compassion in World Farming
Compassion in World Farming has been campaigning on behalf of animals for better welfare and to end cruel factory farming practices for nearly 40 years and we have a track record of achieving real change for farm animals.
We carry out hard hitting political lobbying, investigations that expose cruelty to farm animals and high profile campaigns designed to achieve better standards and happier lives for farmed animals everywhere.
Our vision is a world where farm animals are treated with compassion and respect and where cruel factory farming practices end.
Our mission is to advance the wellbeing of farm animals worldwide.
In the beginning
In 1967, dairy farmer Peter Roberts and his wife Anna decided to ‘take on the establishment’ from their family home to end the suffering inflicted on farm animals as a result of the ‘new’ systems of intensive farming. Little did he know that within 40 years, this small animal welfare charity, Compassion in World Farming, would become the respected global campaigning organisation it is today.
40 years on
In 40 years, we have seen our list of supporters, patrons, celebrity supporters and high profile politicians grow. Their unwavering support over the last 40 years has helped CIWF to investigate, campaign against and alleviate the suffering of millions of farm animals around the world to change legislation and the way people think about food and farming.
The next 40 years
There are still many challenges we have to face if we are to realise our vision of a world where farm animals are treated with compassion and respect and where cruel factory farming practices end. We need to carry on in the way Peter started: peacefully and intelligently lobbying, with compassion and determination and continuing support.
