The National Gamekeepers' Organisation
The NGO is not just for gamekeepers, it is for all shooters. The NGO aim to educate the public on the good conservation work that keepers do
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The NGO was founded in 1997 by a group of gamekeepers who felt that their profession was threatened by public misunderstanding and poor representation. The NGO are helping to educate and inform the public as well as make sure legislation is fair and workable. The NGO is working hard to protect gamekeeping and shooting sports.
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The NGO are not just for gamekeepers but for all who shoot. We have a range of memberships to suit, and all of our members can take advantage of a wide range of benefits.
Learn MoreDedicated firearms advisor, deer branch and moorland branch.
Access to a range of training events.
Competitive £10,000,000 3rd party insurance package.
Legal Advice
(30 minutes free).
A range of membership benefits and discounts.
A dedicated office team answering the phone 9am-5pm Mon-Fri.
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See what we have been doing to protect your jobs and sport.
NGO Long Service Awards 2025
Our congratulations to all those who have reached 40 and 50 years in their gamekeeping careers.
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Frank Jenkins Award for a Young Keeper 2025
The Frank Jenkins Memorial Trophy has been awarded each year since 2011 and recognises students, young gamekeepers and conservationists who show outstanding practical and theoretical skills, and who have the ability to be a great ambassador for the profession.
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The NGO/Marsdens Conservation Champions Awards, 2025
The NGO/Marsdens Conservation Champions Awards highlight and promote individual conservation success stories across the whole of the UK.
This is the third year we have run the awards, which are aimed at shoots, estates and gamekeepers to shine a light on the positive impact their excellent work has on our wildlife, biodiversity, and the countryside.
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The RSPB's "UK Action Plan to Save Curlew" highlights the detachment that the RSPB have from successful estates, land managers and keepers
Curlew are now so successful on grouse moors that there is a recognised surplus which can be moved to populate other areas where there are none
Read MoreWhat is the role of a gamekeeper in Britain today. What do they do and why do they do it?
The NGO runs a comprehensive programme of national and regional events.
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