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WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION

WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION is a UK-registered charity incorporated in July 2000 that holds a UKGC gambling licence, most likely to run charitable lotteries or prize draws in support of its animal welfare mission. It's been continuously active for over 25 years and carries a company score of 97 (A+), reflecting a long, clean corporate record.

Positive Signals

  • Incorporated since July 2000 — over 25 years of active status
  • Company score 97 (A+) — one of the highest possible grades
  • UKGC licensed since 2009 — 16+ years of continuous licensing
  • Active company status with no outstanding charges
  • Large trustee board with 10 current directors

Concerns

  • Accounts filed 13.5 months ago — slightly overdue for review
  • No UK-based majority — only 3 of 10 current directors are UK-resident

Overview

Gambling Connection: WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION holds an active UKGC gambling licence, first granted in July 2009, most likely covering charitable lottery or prize draw activities used to raise funds for its animal welfare work.

WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION is a private company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 7 July 2000 and registered at 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London. It's structured as a non-share company exempt from using "limited" in its name, the standard legal form for charities and membership organisations operating in the UK. Its SIC classification (82990, other business support services) reflects its broader charitable activities rather than direct gambling operations.

The company's score of 97 out of 100 (A+) reflects over two decades of active status, consistent filing compliance, and a large, internationally diverse board. It doesn't have any individuals or entities registered as persons with significant control, which is standard for charities of this type, where governance sits with a trustee board rather than any single controlling party.

WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION has held a UKGC gambling licence since 27 July 2009, giving it more than 16 years of continuous licensed status. That longevity, combined with its clean corporate history, puts it among the more established charity gambling operators in the UK.

Governance

WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION has a large, internationally diverse board of 10 current directors, spanning nationalities including British, Canadian, Spanish, French, Irish, and Zimbabwean, with directors resident across the UK, Europe, South Africa, Hong Kong, and Argentina. Three directors are UK-resident. No individual or entity is registered as a person with significant control, consistent with its charity structure, where a statement of exemption was filed in July 2016.

Linked UKGC Operators

This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:

Directors & Officers

Current Officers

Current directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Status
CHAGUTAH, Tigere Director Active
FUNG, Ka Keung Christopher Director Active
OYUELA JEFFERIES, Maria Sol Director Active
USHER, Dearbhail Adrienne Director Active
CORTADA HINDERSIN, Francisco Eugenio Director Active
CRAIG, Jamie Patrick Director Active
IGNATIEVA, Svetlana Director Active
MICHEL, Berangere Andree Mireille Director Active
BERETI, Sandra Lynn Director Active
IRELAND, Sarah Diana Mary Director Active

Former Officers

Former directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Resigned
KERR, Joanna Deborah Director
ALARCÓN, Frank Barrientos, Dr Director
CORTADA HINDERSIN, Francisco Eugenio Director
WINTON, Karen Director
JONES, John Thomas Director
LEMESSANY, Anna Director
NZIOKA, Mwikali Director
LLOYD, Christine Susan Director
NHAN-O'REILLY, Joseph Director
HATENDI, Nesta Director
BALDWIN, Paul Michael Director
CORRI, Stephen Robert Vernon Secretary
CORRI, Stephen Robert Vernon Secretary
BENNETT, Henry Lorenzo Secretary
MASON, Peter Secretary
MASON, Peter Secretary
BENNETT, Henry Lorenzo Secretary
WATTS, Mark Director
KRISHNA, Chinny, Dr Director
MAIJ-WEGGEN, Hanja Director
SWANN, William James Director
SAYERS, Edwin Director
ROWAN, Andrew Director
TURNER, Dennis Director
VAN TICHELON, Sonja Director
MUNRO, Ranald, Professor Director
METWEIT, Toralf, Dr Director
MEREDITH, Marcelle Director
MASON, Peter Director
LUKE, Carter Director
BALLARD, Jacqueline Margaret Director
BELLEMARE, Dominique Director
WIRTH, Hugh, Dr Director
CLAUSEN, Bjarne Director
VEGA LEON, Cecilia Director
BENNETT, Henry Lorenzo Secretary
BENNETT, Henry Lorenzo Secretary
JONES, Amanda Mary Secretary
JONES, Amanda Mary Secretary
BEAUCHAMP, Vernon John Director
IRWIN, Paul Garfield, Dr Director
FROST, Thomas Pearson Director
HARBOTTLE, Michael John Secretary
HARBOTTLE, Michael John Secretary
BUTCHER, Raymond Leslie Director
DAVIES, Peter Ronald Director
GRAY, Jillian Anne Secretary
GRAY, Jillian Anne Secretary
CUMMINGS, Robert Sumner Director
GRIPPER, John Norman Director

Ownership & Significant Control

PSC Exemption Statement

This company has declared that no individual or entity has significant control.

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