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Funding the Fight

The countryside is facing its greatest challenge for a generation. There are direct threats to hunting, gun ownership, game shooting and wildlife management. At the same time, the imposition of inheritance tax on family farms and other demands herald fundamental social and economic change.

The Alliance has the authority, experience and expertise to defend our way of life, but our work relies on your continued support. 

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What are we fighting against?

Labour’s commitment to “ban trail hunting” endangers the future of hunts, hounds and the hunting community. That proposal is unnecessary, unjustified and completely out of touch with the priorities of people in the countryside, and in the country as a whole.

Meanwhile, everything that underpins game shooting and wildlife management, from the ownership of guns to the release of gamebirds, to the control of predators, is also under attack. The government’s plans to restrict shotgun ownership would see a long-term decline in the number of people shooting and threaten recruitment into the sport.

The Alliance has the authority, experience and expertise to defend our way of life and we are uniquely focused on delivering for rural communities through promotion, campaigning and politics, but our work relies on your continued support. We are asking all our supporters to help fund the fight for the countryside in whatever way they can.

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What is the Funding the Fight campaign?

Our way of life is under threat, but the Countryside Alliance has a unique ability to influence politics through fierce campaigning and intelligent intervention. Our work across a range of issues for everyone who loves the countryside has built our reputation, and we remain steadfast in defence of every part of the rural community.

Now, we're asking all our supporters to help fund the fight for the countryside in whatever way they can.

To donate to our Funding the Fight campaign, click here.

What are some of the threats facing the countryside?

There are direct threats to hunting, gun ownership, game shooting and wildlife management. At the same time, the imposition of inheritance tax on family farms and the demand for land for renewable energy and rewilding, herald fundamental social and economic change.

The Countryside Alliance has a unique ability to influence politics through fierce campaigning and intelligent intervention. Our work across a range of issues for everyone who loves the countryside has built our reputation, and we remain steadfast in defence of every part of the rural community.

To donate to our Funding the Fight campaign, click here.

How can I make a donation?

It is quick and easy to make a donation using our online platform. Simply choose your donation amount, whether you would like to make a one-off or monthly gift, and fill in your details.

To donate to our Funding the Fight campaign, click here.

Can I declare Gift Aid with my donation?

Yes! It's easy to declare Gift Aid when making your donation online - simply tick the box when prompted. 

Declaring Gift Aid with your donation allows us to claim 25p for every £1 you’ve given, at no extra cost to you!

To donate to our Funding the Fight campaign, click here.

Where will my donation go?

Every penny raised will go directly towards our campaigns, and by registering for Gift Aid you can boost your contribution even further.

Declaring Gift Aid with your donation is quick and easy to do - simply tick the box when prompted. This allows us to claim 25p for every £1 you’ve given, at no extra cost to you!

To donate to our Funding the Fight campaign, click here.

How else can I support the Countryside Alliance?

Another way that you can support the Countryside Alliance is by becoming a member. By joining the Countryside Alliance, you'll be a part of the most influential campaigning organisation in the countryside, helping us to continue promoting and protecting the rural way of life.

You can find out more about becoming a member here.