Naturewatch Foundation

Founded in 1991, Naturewatch Foundation is a charity based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom working on animal welfare, nature & wildlife conservation.

Naturewatch Foundation is a registered charity founded in 1991 by John Ruane. It works to end animal cruelty and advance animal welfare standards in the UK and internationally. Its activities include campaigns on puppy farming, animal experiments, wildlife crime, and companion animal welfare, alongside police training, consumer guidance through its Compassionate Shopping Guide, and grant funding for animal welfare organisations. The charity has worked in Eastern Europe since 1994 and has supported animals affected by war in Ukraine. It is funded by public donations and legacies rather than government or corporate funding, and is registered in England and Wales as a company limited by guarantee.