Which animal charities do you think make a real difference?

[WhenTheresAWill]

I’m going to make a will soon and I’m trying to figure out which charities to donate to once I die. I have a few in mind but I’d appreciate any suggestions too as I’m keen to donate to smaller charities too. Here or abroad, pets or wildlife and any species.

I’ve no children or partner(No desire for a partner either) so I want to leave it to charity.

TIA

AnimalsAsia has done amazing work with Bears and the bile industry. They are actually working towards and making progress in ending the industry as well as having rescued over 700 bears.

I would prioritise charities that prioritise biodiversity over “pet feral and farm” animals otherwise the latter is all we’ll have left. The species conservation sorts of charities also tend to be much more strategic and evidence based in their approach and to work collaboratively with other organisations and individuals. A lot of small animal charities are basically personal fiefdoms and when you look at cost per beneficiary it’s ridiculous.

I absolutely do support the campaigns that you suggested and care about rabbits so thank you for the excellent suggestions.

I support Compassion in World Farming as they actually help change the laws surrounding animal welfare
Also, my local Wildlife Trust
I feel I'm doing my bit to help and would gladly leave them money in a woll

Thanks to everyone for all of the excellent suggestions. It’s very helpful. Apologies for not replying individually but I’ve waffled enough.I’m going to make a list of categories and try to fit in a couple in each category so I’d like to donate to a charity that will buy land to protect it for wildlife, one to help farm animals/working animals, rescue wildlife abroad, help animals that don’t get so much attention, any project that helps to neuter pets/strays etc so this is all very helpful and even if charities don’t make the final list then I plan to donate to many of them.

It won’t be millions unfortunately but several hundred thousand I hope will be enough to make some difference.

There are so many that do amazing work. I try to prioritise those charities that are able to provide the greatest relief of suffering for the limited amount of money I can donate.

The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust do amazing work for equines, but also cats and dogs and other assorted animals. In addition, they do a lot of good for people. They have a website, but the photos on their Facebook page show their work more clearly.
http://www.gambiahorseanddonkey.org.uk/

Compassion in World Farming are so important because their work impacts billions of animals.
https://www.ciwf.org.uk/

Then there so many local cat and dog rescues in countries with stray overpopulation. Any who prioritise neutering prevent so much suffering. An example is Animal Action Greece https://www.animalactiongreece.org/.

I'd probably donate to a couple of smaller UK charities and at least one abroad, maybe a neutering charity so that you're helping to prevent future strays and providing a long term fix. I'd also look at buying or leaving money to buy some land adjoining a watercourse and leaving it to a conservation charity e.g. Devon wildlife trust. Not only will they manage it for biodiversity but they can sell 'credits to developers to offset the harm that development causes to habitats (known as BNG) and reinvest this money to provide further habitat meaning that you are creating a true legacy

You could consider your local branch of the RSPCA. Contrary to public perception these branches, though they receive a small subsidy from the National RSPCA are responsible for raising their own funds. I presume the Scottish RSPCA operates the same way.

Guide dogs are not an animal charity.

Thanks to everyone who has made suggestions since my last post. I appreciate them.

Do not do it. They will hound you and your executors after your death. They will place demands on your loved ones to sell the house, value of belongings etc.

If you want to give to an animal charity do it now whilst you’re alive. Although a lot of the money is wasted on CEO/management salaries but I think you probably know that. Some of the animal charities are very wealthy. But then they’ll hound you for more donations.

I won’t have any loved ones(Only a plethora of cousins and their offspring whom I barely see) and I also donate now. They can hound me all they like. I’ll be dead and I have to leave it someone do charity would be my preference.

Youl should have a look at their income levels.

PDSA

It stops people from abandoning their pets because they can't pay vet bills.

you are talking total 💩

Do you include fish?
If so charities which want to the appalling practice of salmon farming banned.

Look at the charity's accounts. I am leaving chunks to smaller charities without a CEO on six figures nor massive offices in prime London situations.

Since your based in Scotland have a look at Hesslehead wildlife trust.

I support small cat charities. I recently started playing the local children’s hospice lottery. They were genuinely greatful for the support and phoned me up
to thank me.

What a load of nonsense.

Brooke is a good charity. It supports working animals in countries with poor animal welfare standards. Horses and donkeys carry heavy loads without adequate food, water or care. This charity provides education, training and resources to help people to properly care for their animals and reduce suffering.

https://www.thebrooke.org/get-involved/deliver-hope-working-animals-christmas-donkeys?package_code=SE-ACQ-COA-RGCA-PS_25-26-ZZXZZZZ_AQZZ-ZI-ON%20&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TKF_BrookePaid_Performance-Max&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21202204544&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI75SHwIuQkQMVqPV5BB3J4hl9EAAYASAAEgIHB_D_BwE

PumpkinTheWheelieWestieWarrior.
A family charity based in Lincoln.
The family adopted Pumpkin, a westie with a damaged spine after shewas abused. Donations help supply wheels for other disabled dogs, they travel the country helping disabled dogs. They are a registered charity, and have a charity shop in Lincoln.
You can follow them on Facebook and Instagram or Google Pumpkin & Friends Charity.

I agree, it is the small, local volunteer-run ones that would be good.

There's also the regional Wildlife Trusts, which run nature reserves for the benefit of wildlife and the local environment. Steve Backshall and Chris Packham support those.

If it were me, I'd also consider Brooke, which works to improve the lives of working horses and donkeys overseas.

Or how about Riding for the Disabled? Princess Anne is their president.

I’d consider any species and any charity which helps animals.

Utter bollocks