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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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.
Learn MoreDedicated 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.
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See what we have been doing to protect your jobs and sport.
Natural England lose their court case surrounding game bird release licensing
In the High Court, the judge laying down a ruling saying that Natural England had acted unlawfully by restricting certain elements of release.
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Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces new powers relevant to rural crime
The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO) would like to highlight several provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which came into force on 29 June 2026 and may be of interest to gamekeepers, landowners and those working in the countryside
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EU Vote on Lead Gunshot Proposals – What It Means for UK Shooters
The National Gamekeepers' Organisation (NGO) is aware of the recent vote by the European Union's REACH Committee on proposals to restrict the use of lead shot used in shotgun cartridges.
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Another successful Essex NGO Clay Shoot
It is thanks to the kind generosity of Mrs Newman that the Essex NGO Clay Shoot is able to take part at the wonderful setting of Ring Park.
Read MoreWhat is the role of a gamekeeper in Britain today. What do they do and why do they do it?
The NGO runs a comprehensive programme of national and regional events.
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