Leave a gift in your will

Animal rescue charities like Friends of the Animals receive no government funding (aside from Gift Aid), and support from large trusts and companies for animal welfare is extremely limited. Unlike human healthcare, there is no “NHS for animals.” This means that every rescue, every veterinary treatment, and every act of care we provide is made possible entirely through donations.

One of the most powerful ways you can help is by leaving a gift in your Will. Whether you choose to leave a fixed amount (a pecuniary gift) or a percentage of your estate (a residuary gift), a legacy donation allows us to plan ahead, reach more animals in need, and continue saving lives long into the future.

These vital gifts fund life-changing surgeries such as:

Pacemaker implants – £3,700
Luxating patella operations – £2,500
Emergency treatments for animals injured in traffic accidents — where waiting for funds could mean the difference between life and death.

Legacy donations like these have funded countless critical operations over the past 35 years. The animals you see here all received major veterinary care thanks to the kindness of people who chose to leave a gift in their will.

We hope you’ll consider supporting our work in this lasting and meaningful way.

A very important note:
When arranging a legacy gift, please ensure you use our full name and unique charity number:

Friends of the Animals – Charity Number: 1000249

If you’d like a confidential chat about leaving a legacy, please call 01983 522 511 to speak with Helen, our Charity Founder. If she’s not available, she’ll be happy to return your call.

Thank you — from all of us, and from the animals whose lives your kindness will touch.