About Us
The Vegan Society is a registered educational charity (no. 1468880) that promotes and supports the vegan lifestyle.
Veganism is a way of living that seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing and any other purpose
The Society was formed in 1944 by a group of vegetarians who recognised the ethical compromises of eating eggs and dairy products.
The Vegan Society is the first point of contact for new vegans and those seeking information, including caterers, print and broadcast media, health professionals, teachers and government.
Press releases
Scottish politicians unexpectedly back vegan challenge by submitting a...
NEWS RELEASE 21 September 2017 Scottish politicians unexpectedly back vegan challenge by submitting a Motion to the Parliament MSPs... read more
21.09.2017 • By The Vegan Society
We must reduce animal consumption to hit new climate change targets,...
If the UK is to have any chance of meeting its new climate change targets, it must encourage a significant shift away from animal products, says... read more
01.07.2016 • By The Vegan Society
Review of 2015; the year of the Vegan
Review of 2015; the year of the Vegan It has been an extraordinary year for the vegan movement, which exploded onto the mainstream with an... read more
30.12.2015 • By The Vegan Society
LEATHER FARM EXPOSÉ TYPICAL OF ALL ANIMAL INDUSTRIES, SAYS THE VEGAN...
News release LEATHER FARM EXPOS É TYPICAL OF ALL ANIMAL INDUSTRIES, SAYS THE VEGAN SOCIETY The leather industry exposé aired earlier... read more
10.12.2015 • By The Vegan Society
Meat tax doesn't go far enough, says The Vegan Society
Meat tax doesn't go far enough, says The Vegan Society Reducing meat consumption is critical to curbing climate change, declared a report by... read more
27.11.2015 • By The Vegan Society
Vegan business is booming
NEWS RELEASE VEGAN BUSINESS IS BOOMING Vegan business is booming. That was the message coming out of Westminster yesterday when The Vegan... read more
19.11.2015 • By The Vegan Society
More support for crop farmers needed, says The Vegan Society
NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE MORE SUPPORT FOR CROP FARMERS NEEDED, SAYS THE VEGAN SOCIETY Action on rural livelihoods and climate change... read more
15.09.2015 • By The Vegan Society
Tackle worldwide water shortages with diet, says The Vegan Society
NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE TACKLE WORLDWIDE WATER SHORTAGES WITH DIET, SAYS THE VEGAN SOCIETY At the start of World Water Week - the forum... read more
25.08.2015 • By The Vegan Society
Cecil killing no more a tragedy than the billions of farmed animals
NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE CECIL KILLING NO MORE A TRAGEDY THAN THE BILLIONS OF FARMED ANIMALS SAYS THE VEGAN SOCIETY The death of... read more
30.07.2015 • By The Vegan Society
World Environment Day: 3 reasons why going vegan can save the planet
NEWS RELEASE 5 JUNE 2015 World Environment Day: 3 reasons why going vegan can save the planet While most people are... read more
04.06.2015 • By The Vegan Society
Eating dogs no different to eating any other animal, says The Vegan Society
NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE "EATING DOGS NO DIFFERENT TO EATING ANY OTHER ANIMAL" SAYS THE VEGAN SOCIETY It is generally accepted... read more
02.06.2015 • By The Vegan Society
Food poisoning bug another reason to go vegan
NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE "FOOD POISONING BUG YET ANOTHER REASON TO GO VEGAN" SAYS THE VEGAN SOCIETY There are many reasons to go... read more
29.05.2015 • By The Vegan Society
Vegan issues propelled onto political agenda
PRESS RELEASE IMMEDIATE VEGANISM PROPELLED ON TO POLITICAL AGENDA Vegan issues have been catapulted into the political spotlight by The... read more
23.04.2015 • By The Vegan Society
Demand for the Vegan Trademark hits unprecedented high
NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE DEMAND FOR VEGAN TRADEMARK AT "UNPRECEDENTED LEVELS" The Vegan Society proudly showcases its biggest ever... read more
17.04.2015 • By The Vegan Society
Snooker loopy for veganism
NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE SNOOKER LOOPY FOR VEGANISM Snooker could soon have a vegan World Champion. Neil Robertson, the fifth player on tour to... read more
17.04.2015 • By The Vegan Society
Go vegan for the badgers, says The Vegan Society
NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE: 18 February 2014 GO VEGAN FOR THE BADGERS, SAYS THE VEGAN SOCIETY Ahead of what is expected to be the biggest... read more
18.02.2015 • By The Vegan Society
Vegan athlete in World Record attempt - in a cow suit!
NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE: 3 FEBRUARY 2015 VEGAN ATHLETE IN WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT - IN A COW SUIT Fiona Oakes, vegan and holder of three... read more
03.02.2015 • By The Vegan Society
Tackle child obesity with plants, says The Vegan Society
Healthy weight as a vegan is not exclusive to adults. Plant-based diets can help children too, says The Vegan Society. The experts at the BDA -... read more
02.02.2015 • By The Vegan Society
VEGAN MARATHONER WINS NORTH POLE WOMAN’S RACE AND SETS COURSE RECORD
On 9 April vegan amateur athlete Fiona Oakes, 43, from Asheldham in Essex, won the women’s race in the North Pole Marathon in -28°C. Not only did... read more
10.04.2013 • By The Vegan Society
VEGAN SOCIETY REPORTS 40% SURGE IN VEGANISM
The Vegan Society is pleased to report that the number of people signing up to its online Vegan Pledge has increased by 40% in the first two months... read more
08.04.2013 • By The Vegan Society
SWEET SUCCESS: VEGANS TUCK INTO EGGS AND BUNNIES THIS EASTER
Photo-opportunity: Thursday 28 March at 2.30pm The Vegan Society’s headquarters: Donald Watson House, 21 Hylton Street, Hockley, Birmingham.... read more
27.03.2013 • By The Vegan Society
TOP VEGAN MARATHONER TAKES ON THE NORTH POLE TO SAVE ANIMALS
Amateur athlete and vegan Fiona Oakes, 43, from Asheldham in Essex, is set to take on the northernmost marathon on earth in temperatures averaging... read more
25.03.2013 • By The Vegan Society