# Animal Welfare International

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1211164 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1211164)
- Website: https://www.animalwelfareinternational.co.uk
- Latest income: £19.4k; spending £21.6k
- What it funds: Animals
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, India, Sri Lanka
- Other names: Animal Welfare India (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/animal-welfare-international

AWI works with NGOs in the UK and abroad to provide sterilisation (spaying) and vaccination services to street cats and dogs.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £19.4k | £21.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit, to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention in India and other parts of the world by:-- promoting and / or providing feral Animal control through sterilisation clinics, to include animals that are feral and animals that are semi feral;- providing and advancing good quality veterinary services to feral, stray and semi feral animals through financial support of students studying for veterinary qualifications and veterinary clinics;- advancing and promoting Animal Welfare and kindness to animals in India and other parts of the world by working with local ngos, charities and individuals who work in schools, colleges and in public spaces promoting understanding of animals by providing information and raising awareness;- providing and maintaining Animal sanctuaries for the relieve of suffering of animals who are mistreated, abandoned, in need of medical attention and/ or lost in India and other parts of the world; and- advancing and promoting the adoption and rehoming of stray and abandoned animals to safe homes by supporting ngos, charities and individuals promoting the concept of adoption rather than buying animals through advertising and social media, holding public adoption events to relieve the suffering of animals in India and other parts of the world.

## What it funds

Animal Welfare International is registered under the Charity Commission purposes animals for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Animal Welfare International reported income of £19.4k and spending of £21.6k.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, India and Sri Lanka.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Animal Welfare International in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (animalwelfareinternational.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Animal Welfare International open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Animal Welfare International is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Animal Welfare International fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, India and Sri Lanka.

### Does Animal Welfare International give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Animal Welfare International makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Animal Welfare International give each year?

The register does not break out Animal Welfare International's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £21.6k.

### How large is Animal Welfare International?

In its latest reported year Animal Welfare International reported income of £19.4k and spending of £21.6k.


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