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Ways to give

Ways to Give

Eight ways to fund partner-led animal rescue — and an honest note on the routes that are not open to us, including payroll giving, Gift Aid and charity lottery fundraising, so you do not waste your time finding out the hard way.

In brief

You can give to the World Animal Rescue Network (WARN) once or monthly at https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/donate/, sponsor a programme from £5 a month, adopt an animal symbolically as a gift, give in memory, leave a legacy, or partner as a company. Payroll giving is not available — see the FAQ.

Give once

Any amount · card, Apple Pay, Google Pay

Give towards eligible support under the unrestricted funding policy, or choose a named appeal and read its purpose before paying.

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Give monthly

Choose your amount · manage future payments

Regular contributions can help WARN plan future support. Choose an amount that fits your budget and manage future payments when circumstances change.

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Sponsor an animal

Recurring contributions

Recurring support towards the named appeal purpose, with its recipient-selection and grant status explained. No ownership of a named animal or fixed update schedule.

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Symbolic adoption

From £5 · a gift for someone

Choose a species-themed donation and its available digital acknowledgement. The species page explains the related appeal purpose and funding status.

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Give in memory

In memory of a person or a pet

Dedicate a gift in someone’s name, or add a pet to the memorial wall. No amount is expected and nothing is published without your say-so.

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Leave a gift in your will

Legacy giving

A legacy can be left to WARN. Read this one carefully first: WARN is a CIC, so the tax position differs from a charity — take your solicitor’s advice.

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Corporate giving

Partnership, match funding, CSR

Explore a business donation or discuss a proposed match-funded campaign. Scope, permissions and reporting would need to be agreed before a partnership is announced.

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Give a charity gift

Birthdays, Christmas, occasions

A donation towards an animal-welfare appeal purpose, with an adoption-themed digital acknowledgement available through the species gift flow.

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Things you cannot do with WARN — and why

  • Payroll giving. UK Payroll Giving requires the recipient to be recognised by HMRC as a charity. WARN is a Community Interest Company, so it is not eligible — no agency can route payroll donations to it. Employer match funding is not restricted this way.
  • Gift Aid. Gift Aid requires charity registration. WARN is a CIC with a statutory asset lock, not a registered charity, so it cannot claim the extra 25p per £1. Full position at registration status.
  • Charity lottery or raffle tickets. WARN does not run a society lottery, weekly lottery or raffle scheme. We raise funds through direct gifts, monthly support and symbolic adoptions — not prize draws. Full explainer at charity lottery & raffle guide.

These are real differences next to some registered charities. We publish them here rather than let you discover them at checkout.

Ways to give: FAQs

What is the most useful way to give?
Choose the frequency and purpose that suit your budget. Monthly giving can help with planning; one-off giving lets you decide each time. Unrestricted support follows WARN’s funding policy, while a named appeal carries its own purpose and terms. Neither choice guarantees a particular rescue result.
Can I give to WARN through payroll giving?
No. UK Payroll Giving requires the receiving organisation to be recognised by HMRC as a charity, and WARN is a Community Interest Company, not a charity — so it cannot receive Payroll Giving donations. If your employer offers match funding instead, that is not restricted in the same way; see corporate giving at corporate donation animal charity.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to WARN?
No. No. WARN is not eligible to claim Gift Aid. World Animal Rescue Network is a registered global not-for-profit animal welfare organisation, not a registered charity. International donors should check their own local rules. The funding policy explains proposed support, payment charges and allocation targets; targets are not audited spending results. Full identity: registration status.
Can I leave WARN a gift in my will?
Yes — a will can name any organisation. But the tax treatment is not the same as a charitable legacy, because WARN is a CIC. WARN cannot give tax or legal advice; speak to your solicitor about the inheritance tax implications before deciding. The full guide is at leave gift in will animal welfare.
Are US donations tax-deductible?
No. WARN is not a US 501(c)(3), so US donors receive no tax deduction. US supporters should consult a tax adviser. Every gift is receipted regardless of where you give from.
Where does the money actually go?
WARN is developing grant support for eligible animal welfare and does not run its own rescue facilities. Recipient selection, agreement and payment must be checked against the current appeal and /about/where-your-money-goes/#grant-register. The 80% programme allocation is a target for unrestricted donations, not an audited result.
Does WARN run a charity lottery or raffle?
No. WARN does not run a charity lottery, society lottery, weekly lottery or raffle ticket scheme. If you want to understand how those fundraisers work — and why WARN chooses direct gifts instead — read charity lottery raffle. To support WARN, give at donate.