The Union of Country Sports Workers
The Union of Country Sports Workers (UCSW) is the only listed Trades Union dedicated to employees within the country sports industry and their ancillary trades.
Country Sport Societies
At Countryman Fairs, we work very closely with the leading country sports societies and associations. These mutually beneficial relationships ensure we can offer the very highest standard of activities and competitions, whilst offering each society a great platform to recruit new members and inform the public about the work they undertake.
We very much appreciate the tireless work these bodies carry out in defense of our sports, without which the very existence of these activities could be at risk. These societies provide an essential information resource and a structured approach to regulating their respective sports that will enable future generations to excel on the world stage.
The Salmon & Trout Association
Formed in 1903, The Salmon & Trout Association (S&TA) enjoys a UK-wide membership of game anglers, fishery owners/managers, affiliated trades and members of the public with an interest in conserving the aquatic environment and its dependent species.
Game Angling Instructors Association
As the recognised body representing qualified game angling instructors in the UK, GAIA endeavours to ensure the standards of game angling instructors are maintained to required levels, throughout the UK and beyond..
The British Field Target Association
The British Field Target Association is the governing body for the sport of field target shooting in Great Britain.
British Association for Shooting & Conservation
The British Association for shooting and Conservation is more commonly known ‘BASC’ It’s mission is to promote and protect sporting shooting and the well-being of the countryside throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) is the leading UK charity conducting scientific research to enhance the British countryside for public benefit. For over 75 years the Trust has been researching and developing game and wildlife management techniques. They provide training and advice to farmers, gamekeepers and land managers on how best to improve the biodiversity of the countryside.
National Gamekeepers Organisation
The National Gamekeepers' Organisation (NGO) was founded in 1997 by a group of gamekeepers who felt that their profession was threatened by public misunderstanding and poor representation. The NGO now enjoys over 14,000 gamekeeper and supporter members.
National Organisation of Beaters & Pickers Up
The National Organisation of Beaters and Pickers Up (NOBS) are the sole organisation specifically designed for beaters, pickers up and loaders. NOBs help get people involved with beating and picking up regardless of whether they have participated before or are complete novices. NOBs also act as an active link between gamekeepers or shoot captains with beaters and pickers up.
Countryside Alliance
The Countryside Alliance works for everyone who loves the countryside and the rural way of life. Their vision is of a vital, working and thriving countryside for the benefit of the whole nation.
British Deer Society
Deer need to be managed in the United Kingdom. They have no natural predators and if left to their own devices their numbers will escalate out of control and they will soon be considered vermin, just like rats are today.
Clay Pigeon Shooting Association
The CPSA is the national governing body for Clay Target Shooting in England. Based at the National Shooting Centre in Bisley, the CPSA operates from a small headquarters and employ 12 people directly and work alongside several industry specialist consultants.
Disability Target Shooting Great Britain
Disability Target Shooting Great Britain (DTSGB) is the governing body for disabled target shooters in the UK, and is the official charity of Countryman Fairs.