Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom | |
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 Interior of Northwood Villa, where the Society was founded in 1847 | |
| Abbreviation | VSUK |
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| Formation | 30 September 1847 |
| Founded at | Ramsgate, Kent, England |
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| Type | Charity |
| Registration no. | 259358 |
| Legal status | Charity |
| Focus | Vegetarianism |
| Headquarters | Manchester, 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] |
| Website | vegsoc |
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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