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BSSC Welcomes the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation
London, UK — 19th May 2026
The British Shooting Sports Council (BSSC) is delighted to announce that the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO) has been elected as a member organisation of the Council, joining the UK’s leading representative bodies for shooting and countryside management.
The NGO has long played a vital role in supporting professional gamekeepers, promoting high standards of wildlife and land management, and championing the contribution that working conservation professionals make to the British countryside.
As a member of the BSSC, the NGO will work alongside fellow member organisations to ensure that the voice of gamekeepers and the wider shooting community continues to be heard clearly by policymakers, regulators, and the public.
Secretary of the British Shooting Sports Council, Jeremy Hinde, said:
“We are very pleased to welcome the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation as a member of the British Shooting Sports Council. Professional gamekeepers are at the heart of sustainable land management and conservation across the United Kingdom, and the NGO provides an essential voice for those working on the ground every day.
“At a time when shooting sports and countryside management face increasing political and regulatory scrutiny, it is more important than ever that organisations work together constructively and with a shared purpose. We look forward to building a strong and positive relationship with the NGO in support of conservation, rural employment, and the future of sustainable shooting.”
Livia Brynin, speaking for the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation said:
“The NGO welcomes the opportunity to work alongside the British Shooting Sports Council and its member organisations. By working collaboratively, we can better represent the interests of gamekeepers, shoot providers, and the wider rural community while continuing to promote best practice, conservation, and responsible shooting.”
The BSSC represents the interests of the UK’s major shooting and countryside organisations and works to ensure that shooting sports are properly understood and fairly represented at both national and international levels.
The NGO’s expertise in practical countryside management and conservation brings valuable additional experience and insight to ongoing discussions around rural policy, biodiversity, firearms licensing, and sustainable land use.
Together, the organisations reaffirm their commitment to promoting safe, lawful, and sustainable shooting activities that deliver environmental, economic, and social benefits throughout the United Kingdom.
Notes to Editors
The British Shooting Sports Council (BSSC) represents the principal organisations involved in shooting sports and firearms ownership in the United Kingdom. The Council works to safeguard the interests of lawful shooting and promote evidence-based policy making.
The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO) represents professional gamekeepers and supports best practice in game management, conservation, wildlife stewardship, and rural skills.
For further information, please contact:
Jeremy Hinde, Secretary
The British Shooting Sports Council
London, WC1N 3XX
Landline: +44 (0)203 6030103
Email: secretary@bssc.org.uk
Web: www.bssc.org.uk
The Council is a founding member of the World Forum on Shooting Activities (WFSA) and a NGO in Roster Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations
Constituent Associations: APSI, BASC, CPSA, CA, DWA, FCSA, GTA, HBSA, ICSI, MLAGB, NGO, NRA, NSRA, SAGBNI, UKPSA, VAA.
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