Take part in our new e-lobby to safeguard the future of shooting in England, Scotland and Wales. The government is preparing to consult on restricting shotgun ownership by aligning parts of firearms licensing legislation. This would have huge impacts on the shooting community, the rural economy and conservation, without improving public safety. We need everyone who loves shooting and the countryside to take part.

It has traditionally been Ireland that we look to as being raiders on the National Hunt field. But in recent years, some of the biggest challengers in the field have been both ridden and trained by people from a country somewhat closer to Cheltenham, or even Aintree. Yes, the Welsh have been making waves.

The Countryside Alliance's Great Annual Gun Draw has returned, giving you the chance to win a pair of Beretta 687 EELL 40th Anniversary Edition 12G shotguns worth £16,000!

A fantastic team made up of seven determined runners ran the iconic TCS London Marathon for The Countryside Alliance Foundation, raising vital funds to help protect and promote the rural way of life.

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The Countryside Alliance was pleased to host a Rural Reception in the Churchill Room of the House of Commons last night (23 April). MPs and peers from across the political spectrum joined Alliance staff to discuss issues of importance to rural communities, strengthen relationships with us and support our mission as the voice of the countryside.

Fishing for Schools was developed by world renowned fly fisherman Charles Jardine. Since 2007, Fishing for Schools has taken young people out of the classroom and into the countryside, developing confidence and learning new skills.

The Countryside Alliance’s latest investigation has revealed that from 2022 to 2024, over 9,000 crimes have been committed on church property as well as other religious premises.

Figures were obtained by the Countryside Alliance as part of its continuous campaign to focus attention on rural churches and increase funding for security at places of worship.