Country Keeper Links to NGO

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Country Keeper - a specialist game shooting supplier - has pledged to donate a cut of its sales to the National Gamekeepers' Organisation whenever any NGO member buys its products*. Country Keeper will donate two per cent of the purchase price from these sales to the National Gamekeepers' Organisation under the terms of the newly signed deal, which begins on 1 February 2013.

Country Keeper, which is owned by leading rural retailer Countrywide, has more than 30 years' experience in all things game related. It offers a wide range of products, specialist direct delivery services and expertise to the game shooting sector. Gamekeepers and shoot managers can tap into Country Keepers' know-how via its national team of more than 40 experts both out in the field and at its base in Evesham, Worcestershire. For more details visit www.countrykeeper.net

Andrew Davies, manager of Country Keeper, said: "The NGO was formed by keepers and is a well-liked and respected organisation. Country Keeper recognises the NGO represents the majority of keepers in the UK, and as a result wants to work with and offer its support to the organisation."

Andrew Davies added: "The partnership will benefit all those involved as the NGO will gain some extra funding and Country Keeper will benefit from an increased association with a prestigious organisation such as the NGO. I am delighted all parties have agreed to this proposal."

Lindsay Waddell, the Chairman of the National Gamekeepers' Organisation, said: "I am very pleased that Country Keeper, a well-known and respected name in the keepering world, has kindly agreed to support the NGO's mission to defend and promote gamekeeping. Country Keeper's far-sightedness is much appreciated. All NGO members should be aware that every time they buy from Country Keeper two per cent of the purchase price goes to the NGO. I promise the income will be well spent on securing a healthy future for gamekeeping."

Lindsay Waddell added: "The NGO speaks for gamekeeping in England and Wales and each individual donation to the NGO from Country Keeper - whenever a member buys from its extensive product range - will collectively be a huge help in letting us make the organisation's voice that little bit louder. Let's turn up the volume."

Members of the National Gamekeepers' Organisation should look out for the "Country Keeper Product Catalogue" enclosed with the Spring issue of the NGO's magazine, Keeping the Balance, which will be posted to members in February.

Under the terms of the deal, goods can only be bought by members of the NGO. Members must provide Country Keeper with their membership number when ordering items eligible for a two per cent donation.

Notes to Editors

- For further information on this release please contact Julian Murray-Evans on 01766 523795 or email jmurrayevans@btinternet.com

- For more information about Country Keeper visit www.countrykeeper.net

- *Country Keeper will donate to the National Gamekeepers' Organisation two per cent of the purchase price from the sale of gamekeeping and game rearing equipment as well as from clothing sales. (Goods such as feed, cover crop seed, LPG and cartridges are excluded under the terms of the deal.)

- Only orders placed by NGO members qualify for a two per cent sales donation from Country Keeper. Members must provide Country Keeper with their membership number when ordering eligible goods.

The National Gamekeepers' Organisation represents the gamekeepers of England and Wales. It defends and promotes gamekeeping, gamekeepers and ensures high standards throughout the profession. It was founded in 1997 by a group of gamekeepers who felt that their profession was threatened by public misunderstanding and poor representation.
The NGO has more than 13,500 members.