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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Latest

Charity releases shocking video footage showing reality of fox hunting by foot packs

A leading animal welfare charity has released video footage showing the reality of fox hunting foot packs.
Campaigners launch spoof Dragon’s Den film ridiculing grouse shooting industry

MSPs have been given an exclusive preview of a spoof Dragon’s Den film, highlighting the weakness of the arguments in favour of managed grouse moors in Scotland.
Quorn Hunt staff accused of illegally hunting foxes

Two men from the Quorn Hunt pleaded not guilty at a pre-trial hearing at Leicester Magistrates Court this week after being charged with offences under the Hunting Act 2004.
Calls for councils to ban fox hunting on public land

Councils across Britain are being called on to ban fox hunting on public land in a major new campaign launched by the League Against Cruel Sports

Charity releases shocking video footage showing reality of fox hunting by foot packs

A leading animal welfare charity has released video footage showing the reality of fox hunting foot packs.
Campaigners launch spoof Dragon’s Den film ridiculing grouse shooting industry

MSPs have been given an exclusive preview of a spoof Dragon’s Den film, highlighting the weakness of the arguments in favour of managed grouse moors in Scotland.
Quorn Hunt staff accused of illegally hunting foxes

Two men from the Quorn Hunt pleaded not guilty at a pre-trial hearing at Leicester Magistrates Court this week after being charged with offences under the Hunting Act 2004.
Calls for councils to ban fox hunting on public land

Councils across Britain are being called on to ban fox hunting on public land in a major new campaign launched by the League Against Cruel Sports
Deer hunt filmed chasing and whipping a stag

Investigators from the League Against Cruel Sports have filmed riders from the Devon and Somerset Staghounds chasing and cracking a whip over a deer’s head during a hunt.
Welsh pheasant shooting season to begin despite Covid-19 crisis

The start of the pheasant shooting season begins on October 1 condemning millions of ‘game’ birds to being blasted out of sky for ‘sport’ over the next four months.
Report highlights need for police training on hunting

A recently-released report from the campaigning group Action Against Fox Hunting has highlighted an inconsistent approach by police forces across the UK in response to reports of illegal hunting activity
Stag hunt draws fierce criticism for its large gathering during Covid-19 crisis

The Devon and Somerset Staghounds has caused outrage after more than a hundred hunters and followers met last week to take part in and watch the suspected illegal activity of hunting deer, despite the risk large gatherings hold in spreading disease during the Covid-19 crisis.
Snared badger death a ‘blessing’, says horrified motorist

A League supporter has told how she was left horrified after discovering a dead badger in the road with a snare embedded around its neck.
Important update regarding our 2020 AGM

2019 was a superb year for the League and we had hoped to bring our members the good news face to face at our AGM. However, assuring the safety of our members – many of whom are in the age groups most susceptible to the worst effects of the virus and many of whom travel long distances on public transport to make our events – must be our top priority.

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.