Many British supporters ask whether they can help animals abroad without Gift Aid. The answer is straightforward: yes — Gift Aid is optional tax relief, not a requirement for effective giving.
What Gift Aid is
Gift Aid lets UK registered charities reclaim basic-rate tax on donations from taxpayers who complete a declaration. It increases the value of eligible gifts at no extra cost to the donor — but it is available only to organisations registered as charities with HMRC.
Why WARN cannot claim Gift Aid
World Animal Rescue Network is a registered global not-for-profit animal welfare organisation (Community Interest Company). It is not a UK registered charity, so Gift Aid does not apply. WARN is transparent about this — see also the full Gift Aid and international donations guide.
What UK donors still get
- Secure checkout in GBP (plus USD and EUR) via Stripe
- Donation receipts for your records
- Transparent reporting on where programme funds go
- Partner-led delivery across WARN's partner network
Where to give
Donate now, set up monthly giving, or choose a species through symbolic adoption. Read where your money goes for the transparency model. US supporters should read the US tax-deductible donation explainer — WARN is not a 501(c)(3).
We need your support to make this happen
World Animal Rescue Network is at the launch stage of this work. We do not yet have rescue numbers to share — and that is exactly why your support matters now. Every donation helps us put trained teams on the ground, secure veterinary supplies and equipment, and reach the first animals before they are lost.
Donate today to fund our first deployments, or sponsor an animal to back a specific species through rehabilitation. You can also join the network as a volunteer, fundraiser, or monthly supporter.
