PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS (PETA) FOUNDATION
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation is a UK-registered charitable foundation incorporated in December 1995, known internationally as an animal rights advocacy organisation. It appears in this database because a connected entity holds a UK Gambling Commission licence, issued in December 2024.
Positive Signals
- Incorporated since December 1995 — over 30 years of continuous registration
- Active company status with no dissolution or administration concerns
- A+ company score (100/100) reflecting strong governance and compliance indicators
- UK-resident directors on the board
- Three registered PSCs with transparent ownership disclosures
Concerns
- Not a gambling-focused entity — primary purpose is animal rights advocacy, not gambling operations
- UKGC licence held less than two years — limited track record in the gambling sector
Overview
Gambling Connection: A linked operator entity associated with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation obtained a UK Gambling Commission licence in December 2024, which is why the company appears in this database. The foundation itself isn't a traditional gambling business.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation has been registered at Companies House since 8 December 1995, making it a long-standing entity with over 30 years of corporate history. It's incorporated as a private company limited by guarantee with exemption, a structure commonly used by charities and not-for-profit organisations rather than commercial businesses. Its SIC code (96090, other personal service activities) reflects that background.
The company holds a company score of 100 (A+), which reflects its active status, long incorporation history, transparent ownership structure with three registered persons of significant control, and UK-resident directors. Accounts and confirmation statements are up to date. There are no outstanding charges or enforcement concerns on file.
Its gambling industry connection is indirect. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation doesn't operate commercial gambling services as its primary purpose, but a linked operator entity obtained a UKGC licence in late 2024, bringing the foundation into scope for this database.
Governance
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation has three current directors and three registered persons with significant control, each holding between 25% and 50% of voting rights. Two of the current directors are UK-resident, and the foundation's governance records are current with Companies House.
Linked UKGC Operators
This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:
Directors & Officers
Current Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPPELL, Leslie James | Director | Active | |
| NEWKIRK, Ingrid | Secretary | Active | |
| LOVICH, Lene | Director | Active | |
| NEWKIRK, Ingrid | Director | Active |
Former Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASH, Olive | Director |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Ingrid Newkirk | Individual | 25.00% - 50.00% | |
| Lene Lovich | Individual | 25.00% - 50.00% | |
| Leslie James Chappell | Individual | 25.00% - 50.00% |