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Donate to Wildlife Rescue from the UK

Donate towards wildlife rescue support from the UK. Explore species appeals, possible eligible needs and WARN’s current grant reporting.

By WARN Research & Conservation TeamLast updated

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Wildlife rescue abroad funded by UK donors through WARN partner grants

In brief

To contribute towards wildlife rescue through WARN, choose a species appeal and read its purpose and funding status. Veterinary assessment, suitable care and habitat protection may be eligible areas to assess; naming a country or organisation in a guide does not confirm a WARN grant.

80%
Programme funding target
GBP
UK checkout
Multiple
Species appeals

Guide 1

Wildlife Rescue Programmes UK Donors Can Fund

Pangolin triage in Malaysia, tiger anti-poaching in Indonesia, gorilla snare removal in Uganda, orangutan forest school in Borneo, rhino orphan care in South Africa and parrot soft release in Colombia — all partner-led through WARN appeals at appeals.

Guide 2

How to Donate from the UK

Pay in GBP at donate or choose a species-specific appeal. Set up monthly giving at monthly giving or symbolic adoption at symbolic adoption from £5/month. Every gift is receipted by email.

Guide 3

Anti-Trafficking and Seizure Response

Wildlife rescue includes post-seizure triage when customs intercepts pangolins, parrots or big-cat parts. Potential grants could support quarantine, veterinary assessment and release monitoring — see stop wildlife trafficking donation.

Guide 4

Habitat Protection Links Rescue Together

Forest corridor protection through habitat protection appeal reduces displacement that drives orangutan, tiger and jaguar rescue need. Habitat and species appeals complement each other across Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil and Colombia.

Guide 5

Honest Scope — Partner-Led, Not WARN-Run

WARN does not operate its own wildlife sanctuaries. The country guides describe welfare issues and places; they do not establish funded WARN operations.

Guide 6

Gift Aid for UK Wildlife Donors

Legal identity: registration status. The case for wildlife giving is transparent partner-led delivery — not tax relief.

Guide 7

Wildlife Rescue Programmes in the Network

The country guides describe welfare issues and places; they do not establish funded WARN operations.

Explore Related Rescue Work

Wildlife guide

Orangutan

Orangutans are Critically Endangered great apes found only in Borneo and Sumatra; all three species — Bornean, Sumatran, and Tapanuli — face extinction driven mainly by habitat loss from palm oil and logging, plus the illegal pet trade.

Wildlife guide

Pangolin

Pangolins are the world's most heavily trafficked wild mammals; all eight species are threatened by illegal trade in their keratin scales, used in traditional medicine across Asia, with the Chinese and Sunda pangolins now Critically Endangered.

Wildlife guide

Tiger

A tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living cat, listed Endangered by the IUCN in 2022. Sumatran and Malayan tigers are Critically Endangered. Fewer than 600 Sumatran tigers and about 80–120 mature Malayan tigers remain. Tigers are not lions. They are solitary forest hunters, not social like African lions.

Wildlife guide

Gorilla

A gorilla is the largest living primate, a ground-dwelling, mostly plant-eating great ape native to the forests of equatorial Africa. There are two Critically Endangered species — the Western and Eastern gorilla — and gorillas share roughly 98% of their DNA with humans.

Country programme

Indonesia

Indonesia’s forests, islands and coasts support remarkable wildlife, including all three orangutan species. Animal welfare and conservation needs differ between Kalimantan, Sumatra and the wider archipelago.

Country programme

Malaysia

Animal welfare in Malaysia spans Peninsular forests, Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo, and marine habitats. Place and species matter when assessing a conservation need or deciding who can help.

Country programme

Kenya

Kenya’s savannas, highlands, freshwater habitats and coast support wildlife alongside communities and working animals. Rescue needs and conservation priorities vary by place and species.

Country programme

South Africa

South Africa’s wildlife and animal welfare needs span protected areas, working landscapes and communities. Species protection, individual care and habitat management require different kinds of expertise.

Country programme

Uganda

Uganda’s forests, savannas and wetlands support wildlife alongside communities and livelihoods. Conservation support needs to fit the habitat, species and responsible local organisation.

Source Notes

WARN uses named intergovernmental, conservation and animal-welfare sources for numeric claims. These notes summarise the source basis for this page.

IUCN Red List

Population and threat status for flagship species funded through WARN appeals.

WARN appeals index

Species and habitat programmes at appeals.

CITES

International trade controls for trafficked wildlife species.

Donate to Wildlife Rescue from the UK: Frequently Asked Questions

Can UK donors fund wildlife rescue abroad?
The country guides describe welfare issues and places; they do not establish funded WARN operations.
Which wildlife appeals does WARN offer?
Elephants, tigers, orangutans, pangolins, gorillas, lions, rhinos, parrots, jaguars, moon bears, slow lorises, sea turtles and habitats.
Is wildlife donation Gift Aid eligible?
No. WARN is a registered global not-for-profit and cannot claim Gift Aid
Can I donate monthly to wildlife rescue?
Yes — monthly giving or symbolic adoption at symbolic adoption from £5/month.
Does WARN run wildlife sanctuaries?
No. WARN is developing grant support. Check the relevant appeal and /about/where-your-money-goes/#grant-register for recipient selection, agreements and published payments.
How do I fund anti-trafficking work?
Donate to pangolin appeal, parrot appeal or give generally at donate. See stop wildlife trafficking donation.
Can I adopt a wild animal from the UK?
Symbolic adoption at symbolic adoption — tiger, orangutan, pangolin, macaw, elephant, sea turtle, dog and cat from £5/month.
Where does UK wildlife donation go?
The country guides cover wildlife issues in many places. The related appeal and grant register explain any selected recipient, agreement and payment; a country guide is not a funded-programme list.
Can UK donors fund wildlife rescue abroad?
Yes — choose a species appeal at appeals or give generally at donate for WARN to allocate to greatest wildlife need.
How can I check whether WARN has paid a grant?
Read /about/where-your-money-goes/#grant-register for published recipient, approval and payment records. A reconciled financial summary and individual grant records have not yet been published here. This is a reporting status, not a statement that income, expenditure or grants are zero. Contact WARN for information about your gift.

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