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The League Against Cruel Sports

Godalming Charity No 1095234 · Charity Commission Reg 045533 · Charity Commission Sign up to see website
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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About The League Against Cruel Sports

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Godalming
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 77%
Peer average: 94%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.77
Program expenses£0.77 (£2.4 million)
77% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The League Against Cruel Sports is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Godalming, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is 045533. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £4M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The League Against Cruel Sports has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

The League Against Cruel Sports is located in Godalming, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, The League Against Cruel Sports has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £407K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The League Against Cruel Sports is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £4M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The League Against Cruel Sports. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The League Against Cruel Sports has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 77% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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. The League Against Cruel Sports is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United Kingdom: The League Against Cruel Sports's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of £4M is well above the peer average of £407K.

The League Against Cruel Sports is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
77% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE LEAGUE AGAINST CRUEL SPORTS is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AS
Ashleigh Fiona Brown
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

AS
Ashleigh F•••• B••••
Trustee
DA
Daniel D•••••••••••
Trustee
DA
David F•••••••
Trustee
HA
Hannah C•••••
Trustee
NE
Neil M•••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Why Somerset is a fox hunting hotspot - Wells Nub News
May 2026
wells.nub.news
Why Somerset is a fox hunting hotspot - Shepton Mallet Nub News
May 2026
sheptonmallet.nub.news
London Rally Calling For An End To Fox Hunting. - The Havering Daily
May 2026
thehaveringdaily.co.uk
Join the League Against Cruel Sports to finally stop trail hunting - thecanary.co
May 2026
www.thecanary.co
Gloucestershire 'the worst county for banned fox hunting activity', say campaigners - Gloucestershire Live
May 2026
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk
Somerset 'third worst county' for fox hunting, say campaigners - Somerset Live
Apr 2026
www.somersetlive.co.uk
Foxes still being hunted in Wales: Have your say on trail hunt ban proposals - Narberth & Whitland Observer
Apr 2026
www.narberth-and-whitland-today.co.uk
Hunts 'continue to wreak havoc' despite fox hunting ban - Devon Live
Apr 2026
www.devonlive.com
Fox hunting still rife in Wales, new study shows - Nation.Cymru
Apr 2026
nation.cymru
Why fake dead fox was carried through town - Swindon Advertiser
Apr 2026
www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk
Form filed
£3.7M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£2.9M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£2.9M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£3.1M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£3.3M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The League Against Cruel Sports This page 75 £3.7 million 77%
Relationships Coventry & Warwickshire 87 £1.1 million 100%
The Redress Trust Limited 87 £2.4 million 95%
Age Uk Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 87 £2.0 million 100%
Carla Lane Animals In Need 87 £1.2 million 98%
The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women'S Aid) 87 £3.6 million 100%
Soi Dog Uk Cio 87 £2.3 million 81%
The Humane League Uk 87 £1.7 million 90%
Heathrow School of Gymnastics & Dance Ltd 87 £1.6 million 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about The League Against Cruel Sports

What is The League Against Cruel Sports?
The League Against Cruel Sports is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Godalming, United Kingdom. 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.
When was The League Against Cruel Sports founded?
The League Against Cruel Sports was founded in 2003.
Where is The League Against Cruel Sports located?
Headquartered in Godalming, United Kingdom.
What is The League Against Cruel Sports's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is The League Against Cruel Sports trustworthy?
The League Against Cruel Sports has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The League Against Cruel Sports's registration number?
Registration: 045533 (United Kingdom).
What is The League Against Cruel Sports's website?
https://www.league.org.uk
Are donations to The League Against Cruel Sports tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.