NGO Achievements

Highlights of the NGO story so far

Became recognised as the main representative body for gamekeeping
Reversed Government changes that restricted all pest bird control
Responded to an unavoidable change in the law by setting up simple, effective training for gamekeepers in game meat hygiene
Sent gamekeepers to Strasbourg to address MEPs in the European Parliament
Issued first clear advice on impact of Hunting Act on gamekeeping and shooting
Sponsored and addressed the first ever national conference on rural crime
Ran the first national seminar on gamekeeper education
Helped to set up and fund the Countryside Survey, showing how gamekeepers help the environment throughout Britain
Attracted a single donation of £60,000 in support of our "excellent work"
Helped with the ongoing review of the Codes of Good Shooting Practice
Promoted Shoot Assurance Scheme
Set up enjoyable fundraising events up and down the country
Produced a regular magazine for all members
Ran national auctions which raised over £250,000 for the NGO's work
Organised a positive national debate on the future of game shooting
Funded research to keep the grey partridge on the quarry list
Gave practical help to scientists investigating stoats, weasels and brown hares
Worked with LANTRA to improve gamekeeper training
Financed research into the effects of gamekeeping on songbirds
Helped fund the appointment of a vet at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust
Worked with others towards better marketing for shot game
Met members and the public at the major game and country fairs
Re-established the 'Golden Pheasant' clay shooting competition for keepers
Set up the 'Golden Grouse' equivalent for upland keepers
Earned a place on the UK Committee of FACE (the EU fieldsports lobby)
Joined the European Gamekeepers' Association
Monitored and responded to all new laws affecting gamekeeping
Was consulted by government for our views on raptors
Represented gamekeepers in meetings with leading environmental bodies
Secured funding from the game feed industry
Produced a guide for all members on handling police searches
Attracted over 12000 members
Explained what gamekeepers do, in articles, radio and television programmes
Established the National Gamekeepers' Organisation Charitable Trust
Set up tweny two NGO regions over all parts of the country
Ran a series of countrywide gamebird disease seminars
Lifted restrictive conditions on Firearms Certificates

.....and the good work goes on