Lord Ashcroft has donated millions to ensure the safety of wildlife all over the world.
Lord Ashcroft believes that South Africa needs to halt captive-lion breeding, which has resulted in thousands of lions being killed for the “bone trade” or as hunting trophies. Campaigning by him at others has led to a decision in South Africa to ban future ‘lion farming’. Lord Ashcroft also believes that the UK Government should follow the lead of other countries, notably the US, in banning the importation of captive-lion trophies.
Lord Ashcroft commissioned a year-long undercover operation involving ex Special Forces and security operatives to reveal the full horrors and illegal activities relating to captive-lion breeding.
In 2018, Lord Ashcroft sponsored the first “Footprints of Hope” programme organised by the Veterans for Wildlife charity.
In 2007, Lord Ashcroft intervened to try to prevent the Japanese from overturning the ban on whale hunting.
In the past, he has also supported the Tusk Trust, set up to protect elephants and other African wildlife.
