Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about WARN — our mission, our programmes, and how to help.
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About WARN
What is World Animal Rescue Network (WARN)?
World Animal Rescue Network raises awareness and funds intended to support animal welfare and capable local organisations. WARN is a Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales, company 17298990. Appeal pages explain proposed purposes; published grant records distinguish awards, payments and results.
Is WARN a registered charity?
No — World Animal Rescue Network is a registered global not-for-profit animal welfare organisation, not a registered charity. WARN is a regulated not-for-profit with a statutory asset lock that keeps assets dedicated to animal welfare and community benefit. Legal registration details are on our registration status page.
Which countries does WARN work in?
Country pages explain animal welfare issues and relevant appeals. Their existence does not establish a funded WARN operation or a partner in every country. WARN staff are currently meeting organisations in Indonesia to understand needs and possible support. Recipient decisions and payments should be checked in the public grant register at where your money goes.
What animals does WARN help?
WARN appeals seek support for animal welfare and conservation needs, including orangutans, other threatened wildlife, street dogs, cats and working equines. Each appeal sets out its proposed purpose. The animals shown in photographs are not automatically named WARN rescues or evidence of completed care.
Does WARN have offices or paid staff?
WARN’s legal registered office is listed at registration status. It is not a public animal rescue centre. WARN does not operate its own rescue centres. Staffing costs should be assessed from published financial records when available, rather than inferred from the website or assumed to be zero.
How do I contact WARN?
Use contact or email [email protected]. For an animal needing urgent help, contact a suitable local veterinarian, rescue service or wildlife authority directly. WARN’s contact form is not an emergency dispatch service; start with rescue for help routes.
Donations & giving
How can I donate to WARN?
Can I donate in memory of a pet?
Yes. You can make a tribute gift and choose the available appeal that best fits your wishes. Read the selected fund purpose rather than assuming an automatic species-only restriction. The memorial wall is at Pet Memorial Wall.
How does WARN spend donations?
The spending policy distinguishes appeal funds from unrestricted donations. WARN targets at least 80% of unrestricted donations for programme delivery; this is a target, not an audited result. Published financial and grant records at where your money goes identify what is available. Unpublished figures are unknown and should not be read as zero.
Can I leave a gift to WARN in my will?
You can discuss a proposed legacy gift with WARN. Use the legal identity at registration status and seek qualified advice about a valid will and any conditions. Read legacy for guidance; a gift to WARN should not be assumed to qualify for charity tax relief.
How do I manage or cancel regular giving?
Yes. Use manage to manage future monthly gifts, or email [email protected] for help. Cancelling future payments does not automatically refund completed gifts.
Appeals and animal welfare
How does WARN select its partner organisations?
The intended process reviews a proposed recipient’s governance, relevant expertise, animal welfare standards, authority to do the work, costs and reporting capacity before an award. Read grant selection and check the public grant register for published decisions. A source citation or directory listing is not a partnership.
What is a Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (CNVR) programme?
CNVR combines humane capture, sterilisation, vaccination and an assessed return decision within a wider local dog population management plan. WHO identifies dog vaccination as central to preventing dog-mediated rabies; sterilisation does not replace it. WOAH describes CNVR as one option alongside other measures. Read the sources and welfare considerations at Karachi street-dog appeal.
What is the illegal wildlife trade?
It is trade in wild animals, plants or their products that breaches relevant laws. Live-animal cases can involve capture, harmful transport, veterinary care and difficult decisions about recovery and release. WARN’s guides explain these issues; proposed appeal support is separate from claims about completed enforcement or rescue operations.
What are working equines and why do they need help?
Working horses, donkeys and mules assist people with transport and livelihoods. Welfare needs can include appropriate workloads, water, nutrition, well-fitting equipment, rest and veterinary attention. WARN’s working-horse and working-donkey appeals explain possible support and the recipient checks required before funding.
What is the parrot crisis?
Parrots face different pressures across species and places, including habitat loss, capture and trade. Animals confiscated from trade need suitable professional assessment and care, and release is not always appropriate. Read the sourced parrot appeal at parrot appeal for the proposed support.
Getting involved
Can I volunteer with WARN?
You can register your interest in helping with communications, research, fundraising or other suitable tasks at get involved. Activities depend on current needs and arrangements. A volunteer enquiry does not establish a field placement, animal handling role or access to a rescue centre.
Can I help if I cannot donate?
Yes. Share sourced appeal information, help people find responsible animal welfare guidance or register your interest in volunteering. Keep source dates and recipient status when sharing. Every share is welcome without a financial commitment.
Still have questions?
We're happy to help. Contact us about donations, proposed support or information on the site. For an animal emergency, use a suitable local rescue or veterinary service.