Welfare Science

Animal Welfare Giving Guide

A guide to effective animal welfare giving, applying evidence-based principles to maximise welfare impact per dollar donated, with recommendations for evaluating organisations and prioritising cause areas.

Key Facts

Animal Charity Evaluators recommends organisations based on evidence of cost-effectiveness
Farm animal welfare advocacy is considered highly cost-effective relative to companion animal work
GiveWell estimates suggest animal welfare charities may be very cost-effective per unit of welfare
Individual donations to effective organisations have multiplied impact through organisational capacity
Matching donations and workplace giving programmes can amplify individual giving

Welfare Considerations

Evidence-based animal welfare giving applies effective altruism principles to maximise welfare impact. This often points toward farm animal advocacy, fish and invertebrate welfare, and wild animal welfare as neglected high-impact areas. Evaluating organisations carefully before donating is essential.

What You Can Do

Consult Animal Charity Evaluators before making animal welfare donations
Give regularly through standing orders to effective organisations to enable long-term planning
Encourage your employer to offer animal welfare charity matching programmes