Welfare Science

Animal Welfare Hub Guide to Evidence-Based Giving

Evidence-based animal welfare giving maximises the welfare impact of charitable donations. Understanding how to evaluate and select charities improves welfare outcomes per pound donated.

Key Facts

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) provides rigorous evaluations of animal welfare organisations
Top-rated animal welfare charities are estimated to help thousands of animals per dollar donated
Corporate campaign charities often deliver higher welfare impact per pound than direct service provision
Movement building and research organisations address root causes of animal suffering
Diversifying giving across interventions and species reduces portfolio risk

Welfare Considerations

Evidence-based giving multiplies the welfare impact of charitable donations. Selecting charities based on evidence of impact rather than emotional appeal or familiarity dramatically increases welfare benefit per pound.

What You Can Do

Research animal welfare charities using Animal Charity Evaluators assessments
Consider giving to highly rated organisations working on systemic change
Diversify giving across species and intervention types
Share evidence-based giving resources with others who care about animals