In November 1944, Donald Watson called a meeting with five other non-dairy vegetarians, including Elsie Shrigley, to discuss non-dairy vegetarian diets and lifestyles. Though many held similar views at the time, these six pioneers were the first to actively found a new movement - despite opposition. The society was first registered as a charity in August 1964 but its assets were later transferred to a new charity when it also became limited company in December 1979. The definition of veganism and the charitable objects of the society were amended and refined over the years. By winter 1988 this definition was in use - although the phrasing has changed slightly over the years - and remains so today: […] a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals.
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Our network of committed local vegans across the country is growing! The Vegan Society organises various outreach activities to influence change in ev...
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Do you want to take part in vegan volunteering around your local area?You can do that – right here at The Vegan Society. We have an ever-growing Commu...
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Do you want to take part in vegan volunteering around your local area? You can do that – right here at The Vegan Society. We have an ever-growing...
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Do you want to take part in vegan volunteering around your local area? You can do that – right here at The Vegan Society. We have an ever-growing...
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Are you a Vegan ? do you have some time to spare to take part in promoting the Vegan lifestyle around your local area? We have an ever-growing Commu...
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Our network of committed local vegans across the country is growing! The Vegan Society organises various outreach activities to influence change in ev...
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Do you want to take part in vegan volunteering around your local area? You can do that – right here at The Vegan Society. We have an ever-growing Co...
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