--- title: "Pigs Protection — check charity number 1215239 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Pigs Protection a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1215239. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Covent Garden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/pigs-protection retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:07:43.758Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Pigs Protection is a registered charity (number 1215239) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; animals. 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 Pigs Protection? Registered charity number 1215239 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Covent Garden Website [www.pigsprotection.org](http://www.pigsprotection.org/) ## What does Pigs Protection do? We campaign in the UK and globally to improve pig welfare by raising awareness of the harms of intensive pig farming. We educate the public on pig welfare and the impacts of pig farming and pork consumption on human health and the environment. ## What causes is Pigs Protection registered for? General Charitable PurposesAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Pigs Protection yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Pigs Protection 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=pigs-protection&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pigsprotection.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Pigs Protection a legitimate charity? Yes. Pigs Protection is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1215239) 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 Pigs Protection's charity number? Pigs Protection's charity number is 1215239. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1215239? Search 1215239 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 Pigs Protection do? We campaign in the UK and globally to improve pig welfare by raising awareness of the harms of intensive pig farming. We educate the public on pig welfare and the impacts of pig farming and pork consumption on human health and the environment. Does Pigs Protection have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pigs Protection. 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 Pigs Protection? Pigs Protection's website is http://www.pigsprotection.org — 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/1215239).