Benjamin Waugh

The Reverend Benjamin Waugh
Waugh c. 1900
Born	(1839-02-20)20 February 1839 Settle, West Riding of Yorkshire
Died	11 March 1908(1908-03-11) (aged 69) Westcliff, Essex[1]
Nationality	English
Education	Theological college, Bradford
Occupation	Minister
Religion	Congregationalist

Benjamin Waugh (20 February 1839 – 11 March 1908) was a Victorian era social reformer and campaigner who founded and directed the UK charity, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in the late 19th century. He was also a journalist, public speaker and organiser who helped secure Britain’s first legislation on children’s rights.