Become an Animal Protector. Forever.
Right now, we’re prioritising issues where change can transform the lives of the greatest number of animals by overhauling the global food system and ending the cruel exploitation of our planet’s wildlife.
By leaving a gift to animals in your Will, you can help us bring practical aid to animals in need and move the world to protect animals by:
After you have provided for your loved ones, a gift to World Animal Protection can make the world a better place for animals.
And we still have a lot to do.
Your legacy will help support our work in years to come.
Leaving World Animal Protection a gift in your Will provides us with vital funds to bring an end to animal cruelty and inspire people to change animals' lives for the better.
If you have any further questions, please contact:
Hayley Gallery, Philanthropy Manager
Call 0433 921 048 or email
From funding wildlife rescue efforts and providing ongoing care for animals in sanctuaries to tackling global systems that drive animal exploitation through people power and government lobbying, your warm-hearted gift will bring us closer to a world where farmed animals lead good lives and wild animals experience free, truly wild lives.
Meet some of our incredible supporters who have generously included a bequest to World Animal Protection in their Wills.
"My decision in 2013 to leave a bequest World Animal Protection was an easy one. One I am proud & honoured to have made. World Animal Protection works tirelessly to defend and protect voiceless animals of all species, sizes and issues worldwide.
"This work is carried out by teams of amazing & dedicated people (both on the field & behind the scenes) who see the horrors but have also achieved significant changes over the years for animals; including the importance of educating and raising public awareness. I am in awe of them.
"I’m confident, that through my gift, this work will continue and expand and that my one voice will be one of millions to make one big voice for all animals in need of attention and action by World Animal Protection.
"Maybe the COVID-19 global pandemic highlighted that animals have a rightful and respectful place on our planet that we share. I hope this has inspired to re-evaluate and consider a gift in their Will to make a better world for all animals."
"Animals have always been a joy and comfort for me. They give so much unconditional love, they deserve the same in return.
"I have always been involved in animal charities, whether it be fund raising or helping clean out pens and cages.
"I have supported World Animal Protection for many years and always take my hat off to the many volunteers who give up their time to protect, take care of, adopt, rescue, rehouse and fight the never-ending battle of animal cruelty around the world. I am in awe of these wonderful people and the charity that facilitates the protection of animals.
"I am honoured that I can make a bequest to World Animal Protection and encourage you if you are an animal lover like myself to do the same.
"Leaving a bequest to an animal charity is one of the most impactful and compassionate legacies you can leave behind. Animals often rely entirely on the kindness and generosity of people to ensure their safety, health and well-being. By including an animal charity in your will, you ensure that your support continues even after you’re gone, helping to protect vulnerable animals from suffering and neglect.
"Knowing that my bequest will in a small way make a better life for animals gives me a profound sense of joy and satisfaction."
You don’t have to include a gift to World Animal Protection, but we hope you will consider it, after providing for your loved ones. Every animal deserves to live a life worth living.
We've teamed up with Safewill Online Wills to make it easy for you to create and leave a gift in your Will from the comfort of your own home. When you begin the process, you will receive support, direction, and legal counsel to complete your online Will.
Write your Will on a computer or mobile phone.
Answer a few simple questions.
Submit your Will to start the review process.
Safewill will email you the Will to print and sign.
If you decide to protect animals everywhere by leaving a gift to World Animal Protection in your will, we promise the following:
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about Wills and leaving a gift in your Will.
By making a Will, you can ensure that your money, property, possessions and investments (your ‘estate’) are passed on to the people and good causes that you've chosen. If you don't have a Will, the state will decide how your estate should be distributed.
You can choose a solicitor or professional adviser to write your Will.
Before consulting them, consider the value of your estate and decide what you would like to leave, and to whom.
You can also write your Will online following the steps outlined above.
Writing a Will may not be as expensive as you might think and it’s the only way to be as certain as possible that your wishes will be carried out. Solicitors can provide estimates on request, but the cost will depend on how complex your affairs are.
We know you love animals, and one of the best ways to help animals is to leave an unrestricted gift to World Animal Protection in your Will. That way you can be sure your gift will always go to the animals who are most in need.
If you’re considering leaving a gift to World Animal Protection and would like more info on a specific program or area, please contact Hayley – see contact details above.
There are three main types of gifts you can leave to World Animal Protection:
Residuary legacy – a gift of all, or a percentage or fraction, of what’s left in your final estate after all the other legacies have been paid out and debts cleared. One of the advantages of a residuary legacy is that it’s inflation-proof so you’re less likely to need to update your will in the future.
Pecuniary legacy – a gift of a specified sum of money.
Specific legacy – a specified item or items. For example property, a painting or a piece of jewellery.
If you leave a specific legacy to World Animal Protection, your gift will be slightly reduced as it will need to cover the costs of valuing and selling the item.
World Animal Protection will keep all details of your Will strictly confidential.
It’s very helpful for us to understand why people make the once-in-a-lifetime decision to help animals around the world through a gift in their will. If you'd like to share your personal story or why you’ve chosen to remember World Animal Protection, we'd love to hear from you.
Personal stories like yours can be a great way to encourage others to think about supporting our future work in their wills. We would not make any use of this information without first getting your written consent.
Once a Will is made, it's important to keep it up to date and account for any changes in your circumstances. For example, you may have married, had a child or grandchild, or moved home, or your financial situation may have changed. It's also advisable to reconsider the contents of your Will every two or three years to make sure it still reflects your wishes.
If you are an executor with questions on how to administer a will that includes a gift to World Animal Protection, we have information that may be helpful.
World Animal Protection respects your privacy.
We will under no circumstances share your legacy information with any other organisations and all correspondence will be dealt with in strictest confidence.
Your support is vital to the work we do, and we truly thank you for considering leaving a gift in your Will to give animals around the world a life worth living.