Naturewatch Foundation

Naturewatch Foundation
Founded1991 (1991)
FounderJohn Ruane
TypeAnimal welfare charity
Registration no.1039679
LocationCheltenham, England
Region served
 United Kingdom
MethodCampaigning, lobbying, humane education
Websitewww.naturewatch.org

Naturewatch Foundation, founded in 1991 by the late John Ruane, is a registered charity in the UK. Their mission is to "end animal cruelty and advance animal welfare standards around the world".

Campaigns and activities

Naturewatch Foundation conducts animal welfare campaigns within the United Kingdom, most notably:

They have published The Compassionate Shopping Guide regularly since 1993, endorsing cruelty-free cosmetic and household product brands under strict endorsement criteria.

They have also coordinated the World Animal Day movement since 2003. Naturewatch Foundation was awarded the Animal and the Environment Charity award in 2024.

Patrons

References

  1. 1 2 "Virtual exhibition on memory of John Ruane". LSMU. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
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  8. ↑ Gerryts, Rene (11 May 2017). "Dorset revealed as one of country's hotspots for badger persecution". Dorset Echo. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
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  11. ↑ Murray, Jessica (23 June 2025). "Train police in how pets are used by domestic abusers, says charity". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "Humane management of cat and dog populations in Ukraine | Eurogroup for Animals". www.eurogroupforanimals.org. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  13. ↑ The Compassionate Shopping Guide (12 August 2025). "Home". Compassionate Shopping Guide. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  14. ↑ "Body Shop row over animal testing". BBC NEWS. 26 June 2006. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  15. ↑ "World Animal Day: Celebrating Our Animal Friends". Tractive. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  16. ↑ "World Animal Day marks 100th year". AAHA. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  17. ↑ "Animals and the Environment 2024 winners: Naturewatch Foundation". Charity Awards. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  18. ↑ "Our Celebrity Patrons". Naturewatch Foundation. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2026.