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World Horse Welfare

General Information

Identification Code: 100356318176-68
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Entity Form: UK registered charity no 206658 and SC038384 and Belgium 0802.399.935
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 7/22/2015
Last Update: 11/17/2023
EP Accredited Number: 0

Mission & Interests

Goals: We are an international horse charity that improves the lives of horses in the UK and around the world through education, campaigning, and hands-on care. World Horse Welfare's vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding. Our mission is to work with horses, horse owners, communities, organisations and governments to help improve welfare standards and stamp out suffering in the UK and worldwide. We work with horses, horse owners, the veterinary profession, sport bodies, law enforcement and government to promote and protect the welfare of horses.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
  • Agriculture and rural development
  • Borders and security
  • Climate action
  • Consumers
  • Environment
  • Food safety
  • Humanitarian aid and civil protection
  • Institutional affairs
  • International co-operation and development
  • Public health
  • Sport
  • Trade
  • Transport
Levels of Interest:
  • global

Activities

Main EU Legislative Proposals: Animal welfare legislation (transport regulation, slaughter regulation, welfare at farm directive) Animal Health Law Equine identification Size and scope of the equine sector Responsible ownership One Welfare Working Equids Labelling (country of origin, animal welfare)
Communication Activities: Promoting responsible ownership through the EU Platform on Animal Welfare (EU Guide on responsible ownership of horses and donkeys, Guide for equids used in touristic activities), and our partnership with the Eurogroup for Animals (Brochure on Working Equids in the EU) and the European Horse Network (various events). Publication of reports that highlight the main challenges of current legislation and recommendations for improving equine welfare during transport. 'Removing the Blinkers: the health and welfare of European equidae in 2015'. This ground-breaking report, produced following the first Commission Equine Expert's Meeting in 2014, aims to give a snapshot of the size, scope and impact of the sector, the welfare problems affecting equidae and makes recommendations to the Commission, Member State Competent Authorities and the equine industry on how equine health and welfare could be improved. See http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/Removing-the-Blinkers 'Practical Guidelines on the Watering of Equine Animals Transported by Road': guidance for anyone involved at any stage in the road transport of equidae, developed following extensive research and consultation by a working group which includes; World Horse Welfare, the Federation of Veterinarians in Europe, the Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations, the Animal Transportation Association, Animals’ Angels and The Donkey Sanctuary. See: http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/guidance
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Welfare and conservation of animals

Head Office

Address: Anne Colvin HouseSnetterton
Post Code: NR16 2LR
City: Norfolk
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
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EU Office

Address: Anne Colvin HouseSnetterton
Post Code: NR16 2LR
City: Norfolk
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
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Financial Data

New Organisation: false
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Membership Information

Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 3
Members50 Percent: 0
Members75 Percent: 1
Members: 4
Members F T E: 1.5
Info Members: One Public Affairs Officer splitting time between International and EU issues, one Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Chief Executive.

Structure

Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: World Horse Welfare is charity that does not have a membership structure. Our income is on donors-based. Therefore, we do not have members in the charity.
Organisation Members: Member of the European Horse Network Member of Eurogroup for Animals (Vice Chair of Equine Working Group) Member of International Coalition for Working Equids Member of International Coalition for Animal Welfare (Chair) Member/observer of the Steering Group of the WOAH Animal Welfare Platform for Europe Founding members of the World Federation for Animals