Vegetarian Society

Every year, 45 million male chicks are culled in the UK alone. But new technology means this practice is now unnecessary and wasteful. Sign our petition: hatchanddispatch.vegsoc.org #BanHatchAndDispatch

Make your summer taste better 🌞 20% off full & half-day cookery classes this June & July. Cook bold vegan & vegetarian dishes from scratch and build real kitchen confidence. ✅ Ts&Cs: Offer valid 8-22 May. Applies to June & July 2026 classes. 👉 vegsoc.org/cook/

Not all cleaning products are as “clean” as they seem. Some may contain hidden animal-derived ingredients. Discover more conscious, plant-based choices from Ecoleaf by Suma Wholefoods and Eco Green Living 💚 👉 Read the blog: vegsoc.org/trademarks/hou…

Today marks 100 years of Sir David Attenborough✨ A lifetime of revealing the beauty and fragility of the natural world. From oceans to rainforests, his storytelling has shaped global environmental awareness. Today we celebrate an extraordinary legacy. 👉 vegsoc.org/press-releases…

We’re so proud of Public Affairs Lead Jenny Canham, named Policy & Advocacy Award Winner at Women in Food & Drink Awards for our campaign to end male chick culling. Also proud of Head of COOK! Sam Linford-Platt, finalist for Community Impact Award. Huge congrats Jenny & Sam 💚

👉 Support his run: shorturl.at/cN6kJ

Huge congratulations to Panos on an incredible 3:11:40 at the TCS London Marathon 🎉 An amazing achievement! Great to see plant-based fuel in action too, with the Flora x Tilly Ramsay Banana & Oat Soft Flapjack, made by The Handmade Cake Company and certified plant-based by us 💚

A run powered by purpose 💚 Panos isn’t just chasing a finish line, he’s running for people, the planet, and animals. 👉 Support his run: shorturl.at/cN6kJ

On World Day for Animals in Laboratories, it is important to understand what “cruelty-free” really means. 👉 Read more on our blog: vegsoc.org/news/differenc…

How often do you check what’s really in your cleaning products? Some everyday items can contain hidden animal-derived ingredients under unfamiliar names. Clear labelling helps you make informed choices. 🌿 Look for the @vegsoc Approved vegan trademark for added confidence.

EU labelling changes are stripping familiar plant-based terms like “ribs” & “wings,” making shopping confusing. We’re calling on the European Parliament to oppose these changes and carry out an urgent impact assessment. 👉 Sign the petition now: act.weplanet.org/p/noconfusion-…

Proud to see our Vegetarian Society Approved certification at ‘Flora:The Start of Something Better’. At Manchester Arndale, Flora showcased their Oat & Banana Soft Flapjack made by The Handmade Cake Company, inspired by Tilly Ramsay and certified by us. Next stop: London Marathon

We’re grateful for the support of Dave Spikey for #BanHatchAndDispatch 💚 45 million male chicks are culled in the UK every year despite viable alternatives. This must end. 👉 hatchanddispatch.vegsoc.org

A proud moment for us✨ We received this certificate from FareShare Greater Manchester recognising our 2025 impact, redistributing 478.95 kg of surplus food to support communities and reduce waste 💚 @FareShareGM

We’re calling for Good Food Bill as the government develops its Good Food Cycle strategy.Sustainable food system starts with plant-rich diets & support for farmers & businesses.We’re among 50+ orgs backing the Ten Point Plan for Plant-Rich Diets. Find out: vegsoc.org/blog/uk-food-c…

If you’ve ever grabbed some “vegan wings” or “plant-based steak,” things might change. EU labelling proposals could restrict familiar terms, making shopping confusing. Should plant-based foods keep familiar names?🤷‍♀️ 👉 Add your voice: act.weplanet.org/p/noconfusion-…

Proposed EU rules restrict 31 familiar plant-based terms like “ribs” & “wings," creating confusion. We’re calling on the European Parliament to oppose these changes and carry out an urgent impact assessment! 👉Sign the petition: act.weplanet.org/p/noconfusion-…

Millions of day-old male chicks are culled every year in the UK. Technology exists to stop this. Actor Brian Cox supports #BanHatchAndDispatch 👉 hatchanddispatch.vegsoc.org 📸 © David Ho (Please note: Brian Cox is not available for media requests about the campaign)

Do you know what’s hiding in your cleaning cupboard? 🫣 Many everyday products contain animal ingredients. Welcome to Household Horrors. 👉 Read more - vegsoc.org/trademarks/hou… #VegSocApproved #HouseholdHorrors

Sadly, this is not an April Fools. The UK egg industry still allows chick culling - despite solutions existing. It’s time for the UK government to act. #BanHatchAndDispatch: hatchanddispatch.vegsoc.org (Video clips from Norwegian hatchery ©:Iselin Linstad Hauge for Dyrevernalliansen)

If your cleaning products contained animal ingredients, would you keep using them? 👀 Coming 2nd April - find out what’s REALLY in your cleaning cupboard!