As well as supporting the Trust by becoming a member, volunteer, adopting or befriending one of the birds or mammals at the Trust, or attending one of our experience sessions there are other ways that you can support our work.
One-off donations
Donations are a vital source of funding and go directly towards the conservation, education, rehabilitation and research work that we carry out with birds of prey.
You can donate a one-off lump sum using your credit/debit card over the phone by calling 01264 773850 or by making a donation, on–line, by following this link:
As a charity we are able to claim Gift Aid on any donations made to the Trust. If you are a UK taxpayer and complete a Gift Aid declaration form we can claim an additional 25p in every £1 that you donate.
Regular donations
If you would prefer to make an instalment donation to the Trust - quarterly or annually, please consider setting up a Direct Debit or Standing order payment from your bank account. As little as £5.00 per month could make big a difference to our work. If you wish to set up a regular payment, please contact the Trust Office on 01264 773850 for a mandate form to take to your bank.
In Memoriam donations
Making a donation in memory of a loved one will help ensure a lasting legacy: conserving birds of prey and their habitats to be enjoyed and experienced by future generations.
Your donation could be a contribution to our general work or to a specific programme or project, such as our Bird of Prey Hospital, Fund-a-Bird project, International Vulture Programme or our wildflower meadow, for example.
For more information or assistance please contact Gale Gould, Head of Fundraising, on 01264 773850 or email gale@hawkconservancy.org.
Alternatively, please send your donation to: Dept IMD, Hawk Conservancy Trust, Visitor Centre, Sarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover, SP11 8DY.
Legacies
It is important to have an up to date will, and leaving a Gift to the Trust in your will is a valuable way to help birds of prey. Your support helps us to continue our vital work to conserve bird of prey species around the world, and to further our habitat and raptor conservation research, and to provide awareness and education programmes to the general public.
If you need to make a will the first step is to talk to a solicitor who specialises in Wills & Probate. This will ensure that your will is legally correct and that all your wishes will be carried out as you requested.
Remember there are several types of legacy:
- Residual – you may choose to leave whatever is left over once all your other legacies have been made and all costs met. This is the residue of your estate.
- Specific – this is when you choose to leave a specific item such as a painting, books, jewellery, an area of land or even your home.
- Pecuniary – this is when you leave a specific sum of money to a person, organisation or charity. Please remember that inflation may impact on the value of this legacy.
If you want to leave a donation in your Will to help the work of the Trust, your solicitor will need to know the following details:
Charity Name: The Hawk Conservancy Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1092349
Address: Visitor Centre, Sarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8DY
What donation you want to leave: e.g. a share of your estate or a set sum
If you would like any further information or assistance please contact Gale Gould, Head of Fundraising, on 01264 773850.
Corporate Sponsors
The Trust offers a range of opportunities to anyone who wishes to become a corporate sponsor, including team building days, activity sessions, a venue for product launches and promotions, and sponsorship schemes which allowing a variety of benefits, including reduced admission fees for employees. For more information on our range of corporate offers and the facilities available at the Trust please contact the Trust Office on 01264 773850 or email info@hawkconservancy.org, and request a corporate sponsorship pack.
Fundraising
Fundraisers wishing to raise money for the Hawk Conservancy Trust are now able to register with fundraising website Just Giving. Supporters who run, parachute, cycle and shave in aid of the Trust can donate funds securely online. For more information visit http://www.justgiving.com/hawkconservancy.
If you would like to organise some fundraising on behalf of the Trust, such as a sponsored swim/walk, entry in a marathon or a coffee morning, then we’d love to hear from you. We can also offer some promotional assistance and publicity material. Please contact Gale Gould, Head of Fundraising, on 01264 773850 or email gale@hawkconservancy.org to discuss your ideas.
Online fundraising auction
The Hawk Conservancy Trust is running an online auction!
Auction lots include a Scottish Highlands wildlife holiday for two; a behind the scenes trip to London Zoo, where you can feed a giraffe and meet the Meerkat family; a flying lesson in a Pipe Warrior aircraft; and, a week in a traditional Catalan farmhouse (sleeps 4-9), with mountain views, in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
Online bids for all of the auction lots will be accepted from Friday 6th April 2012, with the auction taking place on Wednesday 6th June 2012. Online bids will close at 7pm British Summer Time on Wednesday 6th June 2012 (any bids received after this time will not be accepted). Winning bids will be the highest amount bid for any auction lots at the closing time.
