These are tough times for the charities, many of which will be experiencing lower levels of donations - so if you can support them please do. As they say, every little helps!
Animal Aid is the UK's largest animal rights organisation. They campaign
against all animal abuse and promote a vegan lifestyle. Animal Aid also
organise the annual Christmas
Without Cruelty Fayre in London.
Uncaged campaign against vivisection with a particular
focus on the politics of animal rights. They co-ordinate the annual International
Animal Rights Day and the campaign for a Universal Declaration of Animal
Rights. In 2000 Uncaged published Diaries
of Despair - the secret history of pig-to-primate organ transplants.
In 2005 they launched the ground-breaking Protecting
Animals in Democracy initiative.
Animals Count is a political party focusing on respect and compassion for all living beings. They aim to set the best policies for animals, encourage other political parties to become more animal friendly, and contest local and European elections.
The Dr Hadwen Trust promotes the development
of techniques and procedures to replace the use of animals in biomedical
research, testing and teaching. They fund research by scientists and encourage
(through publicity and education) the wider adoption of such techniques.
HIPPO is dedicated to relieving poverty and overcoming
hunger and malnutrition in poor countries through the provision and production
of vegan food. They help veg*an orphanages and some
of the poorest families in the community, and encourage and assist the
development of sustainable agriculture and horticulture.
Respect for Animals campaign against the fur trade. They run the annual
Design Against Fur competition and were responsible for the iconic anti-fur
advertising campaign of the 80's.
Spiralseed produces a permaculture guide and vegan guide and cookbook.
They offer a forest garden and permaculture design consultancy, and run
permaculture courses throughout the year.
Works to raise awareness of veganism and organises information
stalls and other vegan events in London.
The Vegan-Organic Trust is a charity 'devoted to education about animal-free
food growing'. They produce a regular magazine and provide information
for both large- and small-scale growers.
Vega Research campaigns on farming and human health issues. Sponsors research
into vegan nutrition and the links between diet and health.
Vegfam is a vegan charity which provides relief to victims
of drought, flood, war and other emergencies. Vegfam takes minimal administration
costs from the money raised and when you donate you can choose for your
donation to go entirely towards your preferred project.
Viva! campaigns against factory farming and organises The Incredible Veggie Roadshow. They also set up the Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation which monitors research relating to diet and health.
Animal sanctuaries
Vegan-run sanctuary in Evesham, Worcestershire with over
500 rescued sheep and other farm animals. Run by Janet Taylor. Online adoption
scheme.
Vegan-run sanctuary in Wolverton, Warwickshire for over
800 farm animals, cared for by volunteers. Online adoption scheme.
Vegan-run charity in Eridge Green, Kent, which rescues
and rehabilitates over 3,500 wildlife casualties a year. Set up by Dave
and Annette Risley. Online 'adopt a hedgehog' scheme and supporters club.
Vegan-run sanctuary in Blackwell near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.
Set up by Lyn Tudor. Cares for farm animals, unwanted domestic
pets, birds and injured wild animals. Online adoption scheme and regular
open days.
Vegan-run sanctuary for rescued farm animals in Frettenham,
Norwich. Set up by Wendy Valentine. Online adoption scheme. Also organises
campaigns on behalf of farm animals.
Vegan-run animal sanctuary in Essex. Set up by Fiona Oakes.
See the website for details of the animals which are available to sponsor.
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