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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Supporter Stories

Take a moment to read a story written by our wonderful supporter Julie Ann Rees.
Northern Ireland should lead the way on animal welfare, says charity

Northern Ireland has an opportunity to be at the forefront of animal welfare in the UK, says national charity the League Against Cruel Sports. The charity is backing a private members bill that, if successful, would see hunting with dogs banned.
The Horror of Caged Breeding

Caged breeding is cruel and causes animals to suffer. As a nation of animal lovers its time for governments in all 4 nations to finally ban this practice.
End hunting in Northern Ireland

You can help us ban hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland for good. Take part in the consultation and sign up to support our campaign.

Northern Ireland should lead the way on animal welfare, says charity

Northern Ireland has an opportunity to be at the forefront of animal welfare in the UK, says national charity the League Against Cruel Sports. The charity is backing a private members bill that, if successful, would see hunting with dogs banned.
Quorn Hunt trial adjourned

A trial involving two men who worked for the Quorn Hunt which began today at Loughborough Magistrates’ Court has been adjourned until a case management hearing on March 10 when a new trial date will be set.
Quorn Hunt to appear in court

Two men who worked for the Quorn Hunt will be appearing at Loughborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday, January 11 accused of illegally hunting a fox with a pack of hounds.
Calls to end hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland

The animal welfare charity League Against Cruel Sports is calling on the public to back a ban on hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland next year – as the local hunts’ Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades are disrupted by measures brought in to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hunting faces a crisis of its own making

This year more than 2.3 million acres of land have been denied to the hunts to use for their so-called ‘sport’, animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has revealed.
Charity urges hunts to do the right thing and stay home this Boxing Day

A leading animal welfare charity is calling on fox hunts in Scotland to cancel their traditional Boxing Day meets in light of new restrictions for Covid-19.
Cherwell District Council Votes Against Illegal Hunting Suspension

At the full council meeting on 14th December, Cherwell District Council considered a motion brought by Green Councillor Ian Middleton to suspend hunting with dogs in the district.
Cherwell District Council trail hunt vote is defeated – League statement

The League Against Cruel Sports was disappointed to see a motion to ban ‘trail’ hunting on Cherwell District Council land defeated tonight.
Cheshire trail hunting ban a step closer

Councillors at Cheshire West and Chester Council voted tonight for a motion which paves the way for a ban on ‘trail’ hunting on public land.
Landmark council decision to ban trail hunting

Peterborough City Council becomes first local authority to ban 'trail' hunting on its land following the publication of explosive webinars that seem to show the hunting lobby admitting trail hunting is a smokescreen for real hunting

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.