--- title: "The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals — check charity number 1087270 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1087270. Education/training charity based in The Hurst. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-anglican-society-for-the-welfare-of-animals retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:57:15.733Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals is a registered charity (number 1087270) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; animals. Its latest reported income was £53,657 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals? Registered charity number 1087270 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Hurst Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £53,657 Website [www.aswa.org.uk](http://www.aswa.org.uk/) ## What does The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals do? To raise awareness of animal welfare issues to members of the Anglican church, to put animal issues on the agenda of the Christian church, to hold an annual service, to encourage churches to recognise Animal Welfare Sunday, to be a Christian voice amongst secular animal welfare organisations, to provide Christian animal welfare information for schools and provide speakers where requested. ## What causes is The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals 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=the-anglican-society-for-the-welfare-of-animals&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aswa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals a legitimate charity? Yes. The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1087270) 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 The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals's charity number? The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals's charity number is 1087270. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1087270? Search 1087270 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 The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals do? To raise awareness of animal welfare issues to members of the Anglican church, to put animal issues on the agenda of the Christian church, to hold an annual service, to encourage churches to recognise Animal Welfare Sunday, to be a Christian voice amongst secular animal welfare organisations, to provide Christian animal welfare information for schools and provide speakers where requested. Does The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals. 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 The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals? The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals's website is http://www.aswa.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/1087270).