Education in schools
We believe that compassion for animals should start from early years. Educating our children during their school years is key for a kinder place for people and animals.
When children witness animal cruelty they can often take away a message that it’s okay. Our message is clear, ‘The safest communities for people are those in which animals are protected.’ Read more about our Protect Animals. Protect People work.
When it comes to wildlife crime, compassion for nature, and kindness to animals, we support the education of children to spread awareness of the importance of protecting them.
We work with police school liaison teams and have produced a book, ‘A Badger’s Tale’ and have attended events to share our child-friendly resources on keeping animals safe.
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Our film collaboration
Since 2018 our Badger Baiting School Awareness Programme has helped to raise awareness about illegal badger persecution with teenagers. In a collaboration with Alex Collins, a young conservationist and filmmaker, we’ve created an inspiring documentary about badgers and the threats they face.
In the film, Alex delves into the lives of badgers, exploring how vital they are to their ecosystems, as well as the terrible persecution they face at the hands of humans. It teaches teenagers how to recognise signs of wildlife crime and how they can take action.
It’s a valuable resource, not only for teachers, but for police officers, badger groups and other wildlife organisations too. You can also request a free education support pack. To get yours, email us at info@naturewatch.org.
A Badger’s Tale
The wildlife crime novel ‘A Badger’s Tale’ by Geoff Francis is for young adults and supports the education programme.
It’s a vital addition to any animal-loving teenager’s bookshelf.
How you can help
There are lots of ways to help with our work, from making a donation through to holding fundraising events or even getting involved as a volunteer. Below, you can explore the different ways to help us continue raising standards for animals.
Share your story and photos to help us celebrate the powerful bond between people and their animals.
This simple step would reduce harm to wildlife. Help us deliver this message directly to retailers who can make a real difference.
Millions of animals bred for research are never used and their fate goes unrecorded.
Urge your MP to stand up for these forgotten victims.
UK wildlife is under threat, yet crimes against it are treated as minor offences. Urgent legal reform is needed.
Join us in telling your local MP why a change in law is vital to protect our wildlife.
Join us in asking the UK Government to finally end animal testing for all everyday household products.
Unethical extreme designer pet trends are pushing cats and kittens to the limit.
Join us in calling for extreme cat breeding to be banned across the UK.
Your support helps us protect wildlife and tackle cruelty. Every donation makes a real impact.
Take part in a way that works for you, whether volunteering, fundraising or donating items, and help create a kinder future for animals.
