The Animal Defence Trust
The Animal Defence Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in animals, based in Plymstock.
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What are the key facts about The Animal Defence Trust?
- Registered charity number
- 263095
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust
- Location
- Plymstock
- Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30)
- £90,273
- Website
- animaldefencetrust.org
What does The Animal Defence Trust do?
The charity is a grant giving charity making grants annually to other animal welfare charities throughout Great Britain and also abroad.The charity also makes representations to the European Union regarding the treatment of farm animals transported from the United Kingdom to Europe, and across European countries over often very hot long distances without adequate rest and watering.
What causes is The Animal Defence Trust registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Animal Defence Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Animal Defence Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 263095) 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 Animal Defence Trust's charity number?
- The Animal Defence Trust's charity number is 263095. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 263095?
- Search 263095 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 Animal Defence Trust do?
- The charity is a grant giving charity making grants annually to other animal welfare charities throughout Great Britain and also abroad.The charity also makes representations to the European Union regarding the treatment of farm animals transported from the United Kingdom to Europe, and across European countries over often very hot long distances without adequate rest and watering.
- Does The Animal Defence Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Animal Defence Trust. 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 Animal Defence Trust?
- The Animal Defence Trust's website is http://animaldefencetrust.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.