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

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