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British Hen Welfare Trust

British Hen Welfare Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1147356
Status
Registered
Registered
May 21, 2012
Legal form
Charitable company

Address

Address
Hen Central
Rose Ash
South Molton
EX36 4RF

Contact

Activities

The aim of the charity is to improve the living conditions of commercial laying hens by improving understanding of hen welfare and providing homes for hens destined for slaughter.

Objects: The Objects Of The Charity Are, For The Benefit Of The Public:1 To Relieve The Suffering Of Hens In Need Of Care And Attention And, In Particular, To Provide And Maintain Rescue Homes Or Other Facilities For The Reception, Care And Treatment Of Such Hens;2 To Promote Humane Behaviour Towards Hens By Providing Appropriate Care, Protection, Treatment And Security For Hens Which Are In Need Of Care And Attention By Reason Of Sickness, Maltreatment, Poor Circumstances Or Ill Usage; And3 To Educate The Public In Matters Pertaining To Animal Welfare In General And The Prevention Of Cruelty And Suffering Among Hens.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Animals
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
France, Scotland, United States
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Dec. 31, 2024 £1,111,022 £1,114,725 £1,693,692 14
Dec. 31, 2023 £1,199,467 £1,015,534 £1,681,372 12
Dec. 31, 2022 £634,193 £660,561 £1,466,718 12
Dec. 31, 2021 £792,844 £691,230 £1,518,488 12
Dec. 31, 2020 £787,309 £614,436 £1,379,642 12

Trustees

Name Appointed
David Marek (Chair) March 24, 2020
Dr Sharon Eversfield Aug. 14, 2025
Dr Sophia Christine Fannon-Howell March 14, 2024