About Us
We are an international charity whose values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion that strives to support and improve the horse-human relationship in all of its guises.
We are an international charity whose values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion that strives to support and improve the horse-human relationship in all of its guises.
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.
World Horse Welfare is the only international equine welfare charity that promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world.
Our team has many talents – horse health and welfare, international development, veterinary science, campaigning, fundraising and finance – which all help run an effective global charity.
How we help
Care
Providing relief to equids in immediate need through rescue and rehabilitation in Britain and through local partners in low and middle-income countries.
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Research
Supporting and using research from our front-line work, academia and wider experience to understand the causes of equine welfare challenges and use evidence to inform our work.
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Education
Sharing and promoting knowledge of equine care, seeking to reach even the most hard to-reach audiences, utilising the latest developments in behavioural change science.
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Influence
Achieving long-lasting change through shaping attitudes, policies and legislation to sustainably improve welfare for millions of equids.
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Where we work
We influence policy in the UK, Europe and globally and have programmes in Africa, Latin America and Asia. We are based in the UK where we have four rescue and rehoming centres.
In the UK
Around the world
World Horse Welfare's vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
Your Impact in 2023
Here is how your support helpedCARE
22
International projects helped working horses, donkeys and mules in 20 countries
RESEARCH
13
Operations undertaken at four British ports, with enforcement agencies, to gather evidence of the scale of horse movements
EDUCATION
130,000+
People used our educational resources
INFLUENCE
30
Recommendations made to the FEI to improve welfare as part of the Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission
