A safe haven for wildlife

Since 1959 the League Against Cruel Sports has been creating wildlife sanctuaries where animals can live free from persecution in the name of ‘sport’.

Our sanctuaries are home to millions of animals, such as deer, badgers, foxes, otters and an enormous variety of birds.

Become a member today and you can help defend, protect and provide a safe haven for wildlife.

As a member, you will be able to visit our largest sanctuary, Baronsdown, to see first-hand the impact your membership gift is having for animals. You’ll have the opportunity to meet our local herd of 100 deer and learn about the many other animals seeking refuge on our land.

Stag in snow in Baronsdown wildlife sanctuary

As well as exclusive admission to our sanctuary, you will receive:

a personalised membership card and Welcome Pack
regular updates – including our supporter magazine and members-only campaign reports
an invitation to our Annual General Meeting

You can choose from the following membership packages:

Individual: Membership for one adult from £2 a month
Family: Membership for two adults from £3 a month
Youth: Membership for under 16’s from £1 a month

JOIN NOW

By joining as a member, you will be helping us to:

Carry out undercover investigations to expose law-breaking and cruelty to animals. We also work with the police to prosecute criminals
Campaign for stronger animal protection laws. The League was instrumental in the introduction of the Hunting Act (2004), which makes it illegal to hunt with packs of dogs, and we are now working to extend the Act to offer even more protection for animals
Create wildlife sanctuaries where animals can live free from persecution in the name of ‘sport’

Red fox in the Snow

Your membership will make a huge difference for animals all year round:

£2 a month across the year could help pay for the fuel costs of an investigator for the day, helping to capture evidence of wildlife crime and illegal dog fighting
£3 a month across the year could help fund a public awareness campaign, calling for stronger animal protection laws to prevent cruelty and abuse through blood sports
£5 a month across the year could help support the vital care of our wildlife sanctuaries – cruelty-free zones, where animals can live without the threat of being killed for sport.

Piechart explaining the use of the donation received by League Against Cruel Sports

87p in every pound you give funds our work protecting animals suffering persecution from hunting, shooting, organised fighting and other cruel ‘sport’

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Animal welfare campaigners have welcomed an announcement that the, Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium in Manchester has closed its doors for the last time.
Fox escapes hunting hounds thanks to League sanctuary

A fox narrowly escaped with its life after a hunt trespassed on land that falls under the protection of the League Against Cruel Sports.

Inglorious Twelfth: the grim reality of commercial shooting

Today marks the start of the shooting season, but what goes on behind the scenes to ensure there are plenty of birds to kill?
Greyhound racing ends in Manchester

Animal welfare campaigners have welcomed an announcement that the, Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium in Manchester has closed its doors for the last time.
Fox escapes hunting hounds thanks to League sanctuary

A fox narrowly escaped with its life after a hunt trespassed on land that falls under the protection of the League Against Cruel Sports.
Hounds chasing foxes in wildlife sanctuaries as hunts trespass

Two wildlife sanctuary managers in South England have described how they face ongoing issues with hunts and their hounds trespassing on their land.
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Domestic pets are chased and killed by hunting hounds

Beloved pets are the latest casualties of reckless hunting in Britain, according to figures released by a leading animal welfare charity.
Charity urges government to stand by its promises

Animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports is urging the government to stand by promises it made a year ago to increase custodial sentences for animal abusers.
Scottish Parliament votes to make mountain hares a protected species

Mountain hare amendment to Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill passed
Livestock threatened by reckless hunting behaviour

Farm animals, other livestock and even exotic birds are at risk from hunts as they ride across the British countryside, according to new statistics released by the League Against Cruel Sports.
Out-of-control hunting hounds continue to terrify livestock

The owner of an animal rescue centre based in South East England has described an incident of livestock worrying by hunting hounds to the League Against Cruel Sports.

Working for the League

Want to work for a compassionate and courageous animal charity? Find our current job vacancies on this page.
Fox Hunting

Fox hunting is a traditional ‘sport’ in which hunters follow a pack of hunting dogs aiming to pick up the scent of a fox, chase it and kill it. Fox hunting is illegal in England, Scotland & Wales.
Hunting on National Trust Land

Many people have been shocked to learn that illegal hunting is taking place on National Trust land.
Foxes

Foxes use 28 different vocal calls to communicate, and often form a pair that lasts for life. Foxes wag their tails to greet family members - just like dogs. More fox facts here!
Why The League

Hurting and killing animals for ‘sport’ is one of the principal causes of animal cruelty in the UK: tens of millions suffer and die each year for ‘leisure’ activities. We’re here to protect those animals.
Bullfighting

Bullfighting is a traditional bloodsport that is thought to have existed in Spain since the Roman times. The League is calling for a complete ban of bullfighting – a cruel ‘sport’. Read more about bullfighting as a spectator ‘sport’.
Stand up for animals Join the League

Help stop animal cruelty in the name of sport.
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Strengthen the Hunting Act

The Hunting Act 2004 is the law which bans chasing wild mammals with dogs in England and Wales – this basically means that fox hunting, deer hunting, hare hunting, hare coursing and mink hunting are all illegal, as they all are cruel sports based on dogs chasing wild mammals.
Greyhound Racing

The League has been calling for immediate action to address welfare issues for dogs used in greyhound racing. Government regulations were introduced in 2010 to address these welfare issues, though animal charities still view them as inadequate.
Dog Fighting

Dog fighting as a ‘sport’ was banned in 1835 – but this horrific form of dog abuse still continues. We’re determined to expose and help prevent dog fighting in the UK. Find information on dog fighting, the signs to look out for and advice for professionals here.