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Rights Respect Compassion

Animal Aid is one of the UK’s most established and respected animal rights organisations. It was founded in 1977 with a clear mission: to achieve rights, respect and compassion for all animals.

A kinder world is possible

Animal freedom begins with vegan living

Veganism is about putting your compassion for animals into practice by adopting a cruelty-free lifestyle. From what we eat to how we spend our free time, animal freedom begins with making small but powerful choices every day.

Campaigning for animal rights

We campaign against all forms of animal abuse. Since 1977, our campaigns have led the way in exposing cruelty, influencing policy, and shifting hearts and minds. Our work is evidence-led and fearless because we are dedicated to creating a kinder world.

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Why veganism?

Veganism means putting your compassion for animals into practice by boycotting industries that profit from their suffering. A kinder world is possible and it begins with making small but powerful choices every day.

60,000

The number of students and teachers reached in the past 5 years

Education

We are the only UK-based organisation that offers free school talks and workshops on animal rights issues across the country. Delivering hundreds of resources and vegan cookery demonstrations each year, we've reached tens of thousands of young people with our message of rights, respect, and compassion.

I just wanted to mention the students absolutely loved yesterday's session. It was very educational for our students, so thank you very much. I can't wait to book you again for the following year!

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