Vegetarian Society

Vegetarian Society
Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom
AbbreviationVSUK
Formation30 September 1847; 177 years ago (1847-09-30)
Founded atRamsgate, Kent, England
Merger of
  • London Vegetarian Society
  • Manchester Vegetarian Society
TypeCharity
Registration no.259358
Legal statusCharity
FocusVegetarianism
HeadquartersManchester, England
Region
United Kingdom
Membership (2023)
6,500[1]
CEO
Richard McIlwain[2]
Main organ
The Pod
Revenue (2023)
£1,081,545[3]
Expenses (2023)£1,426,451[3]
Staff (2023)
18[3]
Websitevegsoc.org

The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom (VSUK) is a British registered charity. It campaigns for dietary changes, licenses Vegetarian Society Approved trademarks for vegetarian and vegan products, runs a cookery school and lottery, and organises National Vegetarian Week in the UK.

In the 19th century, various groups in Britain promoted meat-free diets, leading to the formation of the Vegetarian Society in 1847, which later split into the Manchester and London Vegetarian Societies in 1888 before reuniting in 1969, registering as a charity, and continued advocating for vegetarianism through public education and influencing food producers.

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  3. ^ a b c "THE VEGETARIAN SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED - Charity 259358". Register of charities. Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 22 July 2024.