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Ways to give

Ways to Give

Eight ways to fund partner-led animal rescue — and an honest note on the two routes that are not open to us, 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. WARN is a Community Interest Company, not a charity — so gifts are not Gift Aid eligible, and payroll giving is not available.

Two things you cannot do — 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.

Both are real disadvantages next to a registered charity. We publish them here rather than let you discover them at checkout.

Ways to give: FAQs

What is the most useful way to give?
Monthly, and unrestricted. Predictable income lets partners commit to a schedule — repeat vaccination rounds on the same streets, rather than one-off camps — and an unrestricted gift can move to whatever is most urgent instead of sitting against one cause.
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 /rescue/corporate-donation-animal-charity/.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to WARN?
No. WARN is a registered UK Community Interest Company (Company no. 17298990) and is not a charity, so it cannot claim Gift Aid. The donation case is transparent partner-led welfare where support reaches practical field needs. Gift Aid requires charity registration. Every pound still funds the rescue programme, and WARN publishes its registration position rather than leaving you to find out.
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 /rescue/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 grants donations to vetted partner organisations rather than running its own facilities, and targets at least 80% of unrestricted donations to partner-led delivery. The breakdown is at /about/where-your-money-goes/.