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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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About the NGO

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 works hard to protect gamekeeping and shooting sports.

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The NGO is 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.

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Dedicated 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.

Our latest news

See what we have been doing to protect your jobs and sport.

5 August 2025

New government guidance on firearms licensing distracts from systematic failures within police licensing departments

As of 5 August, the Home Office have revised their Statutory Guidance to Chief Officers of Police on firearms licensing. Among other things, the new guidance requires a shogun licence applicant to supply two references, rather than the previous one. 

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4 August 2025

New inquiry to examine the value of shooting in Wales

The NGO were delighted to be invited to the launch of an inquiry on the value of shooting and practical conservation in Wales, which took place at the Royal Welsh Show.

 

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31 July 2025

Gamekeepers Welfare Trust delivering health services for rural workers

The Gamekeepers' Welfare Trust (GWT) has shown the community sector is playing a vital role in the delivery of health services. The charity has reported that already this year, it has carried out over 1,000 Health MOTs across the UK – including over 300 on the NGO stand at the Great Yorkshire Show.

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18 July 2025

NGO to sponsor the Environment, Conservation, Game & Wildlife category at the LBEL Awards

The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring the Environment, Conservation, Game & Wildlife category at the 2025 National Land-Based and Environment Learner Awards

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Gamekeeping

What is the role of a gamekeeper in Britain today. What do they do and why do they do it?

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