Naturewatch Foundation

Naturewatch Foundation, founded in 1991 by the late John Ruane, is a registered charity in the UK. Their mission is to "end animal cruelty and advance animal welfare standards around the world".[2]

Naturewatch Foundation
Founded1991 (1991)
FounderJohn Ruane[1]
TypeAnimal welfare charity
Registration no.1039679
Focusanimal welfare
Location
Area served
 United Kingdom
MethodCampaigning, lobbying, humane education
Websitewww.naturewatch.org

Naturewatch Foundation run animal welfare campaigns within the United Kingdom, most notably campaigns against animal experiments, puppy farming and badger baiting,[3] as well as running stray animal welfare programmes in Ukraine.[4] They have published The Compassionate Shopping Guide regularly since 1993,[5] endorsing cruelty-free cosmetic and household product brands. They claim to operate the world's strictest endorsement criteria for cruelty-free companies,[6][7] insisting on a fixed cut-off date animal testing policy for both brands and parent companies.[8]

They have sponsored the World Animal Day movement since 2003.[9]

Patrons

References
  1. "Naturewatch Foundation - About". Naturewatch. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  2. "Naturewatch Foundation - About". Naturewatch. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  3. "Dorset revealed as one of country's hotspots for badger persecution". Dorset Echo. 2017-05-11. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  4. "Naturewatch Foundation - Campaigns". Naturewatch. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  5. "Naturewatch Foundation - Naturewatch releases the 13th edition of the Compassionate Shopping Guide". Naturewatch. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  6. "Naturewatch Foundation - Compassion Over Cruelty". Naturewatch. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  7. "Stars collaborate for new film to end cosmetic testing on animals". Female First. 2016-10-26. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  8. "Naturewatch Foundation - FAQs". Naturewatch. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  9. "Naturewatch Foundation - World Animal Day". Naturewatch. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
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