Badger Trust

Who we are

Badger Trust exists to promote and enhance the welfare, conservation and protection of badgers, their setts, and their habitats.  We are the leading voice for badgers in England and Wales, with a network of around 50 local voluntary badger groups, and supported by thousands of supporters and followers. We started as The National Federation of Badger Groups, which was formed in January 1986 and later evolved into Badger Trust in 2005. Despite significant progress made to legal protection for this iconic species, badgers across the UK are under threat more than ever before. 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the Protection of Badgers Act (1992) and our #PBA30 campaign calls for tougher sentencing for those who commit crimes against badgers. You can take action now to help speak up for badgers.

Badger Trust provides expert advice on all badger issues and works closely with the government, police, and other conservation organisations.  We use all lawful means to campaign for the improved protection of badgers and are a member of Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime (PAW), Wildlife and Countryside Link and are represented on the UK Badger Persecution Priority Delivery Group of the National Wildlife Crime Unit.

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​The biggest threats to modern badgers are road traffic accidents, government sanctioned culling, wildlife crimes, developments, and habitat loss. At Badger Trust we provide outreach and education opportunities to schools, training to police forces and local groups, government outreach, support to local groups, press coverage on local and national levels, and drive national level campaigns to educate the public on issues affecting badgers and their habitats.