The League Against Cruel Sports
Also known as: The League Trust, Working for Wildlife, The League Trust Working for Wildlife
The League Against Cruel Sports works to expose and bring to an end the cruelty inflicted on animals in the name of sport by raising awareness, lobbying & campaigning.
Activities & Mission
The League Against Cruel Sports works to expose and bring to an end the cruelty inflicted on animals in the name of sport by raising awareness, lobbying & campaigning.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,746,571 | £3,075,621 | £2,361,980 | £4,767,762 | £3,067,502 | 41 / 430 |
| 2023 | £2,943,830 | £2,476,784 | £2,023,976 | £4,096,812 | £2,366,009 | 42 / 155 |
| 2022 | £2,901,626 | £3,488,864 | £3,085,719 | £3,629,766 | £1,897,532 | 58 / 78 |
| 2021 | £3,095,599 | £3,143,432 | £2,762,063 | £4,217,004 | £2,447,478 | 56 / 54 |
| 2020 | £3,253,207 | £3,032,972 | £2,671,093 | £4,264,837 | £2,473,197 | 54 / 78 |
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Frequently asked questions about The League Against Cruel Sports
What does The League Against Cruel Sports do?
The League Against Cruel Sports works to expose and bring to an end the cruelty inflicted on animals in the name of sport by raising awareness, lobbying & campaigning.
How much income did The League Against Cruel Sports report in 2024?
The League Against Cruel Sports reported total income of £3.75m and reported expenditure of £3.08m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The League Against Cruel Sports?
The League Against Cruel Sports has a program ratio of 63.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The League Against Cruel Sports registered as a charity?
The League Against Cruel Sports was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 January 2003 as charity number 1095234. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The League Against Cruel Sports?
The League Against Cruel Sports is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Fielding. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The League Against Cruel Sports operate?
The League Against Cruel Sports operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The League Against Cruel Sports a registered charity?
Yes — The League Against Cruel Sports is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095234.
Details
New Sparling House
Holloway Hill
GODALMING
GU7 1QZ
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Also Known As
- The League Trust
- Working for Wildlife
- The League Trust Working for Wildlife
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated