Giving Back

As part of my spiritual growth, I have decided to give 10% of all net profits to charities and organisations that I feel do a very worthwhile job protecting the planet, her species and the environment. I am passionate about conserving wild life, and the environment, and giving under-privileged children a better start in life.

Every single penny that you donate will go to the charities that are listed below, unless you send it via the internet, and then charges will apply, which cannot be helped. Once the charges have been taken, I will donate the remainder as I am really determined to raise as much money as possible, and hopefully to be able to raise awareness, one person at a time.

The charities that I have chosen to support in the first instance are very close to my heart.

  

David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation	www.davidshepherd.org
Born Free Foundation	www.bornfree.org.uk
WDCS- Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society	www.wdcs.org
The Marine Conservation Society	www.mcsuk.org
Friends of the Earth	www.foe.co.uk
The World Land Trust	www.worldlandtrust.org
The Conservation Foundation	www.conservationfoundation.co.uk
International Flora and Fauna	www.fauna-flora.org
Action Aid	www.actionaid.org.uk
Save the Children	www.savethechildren.org.uk

With just 0.5% of the £7 billion donated annually to UK based charities going to animal causes, and even less to core conservation projects, I feel very strongly about raising awareness of conservation issues.

I will donate 10% of the profits each month and any money raised through fund-raising activities, or donations. Please help any which way you can- buy the products and services, and pass details of this site onto your friends and family so that they can benefit from the tools offered, and send a donation if you want to.

Thank you for helping me to follow my passion- I hope that using some of the services on this website will help you to find and follow yours.

 

 

 

 

Details about the Charities

The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation www.davidshepherd.org

Having given away over £3 million to conservation projects, DSWF is currently supporting 17 innovative and far-reaching projects in Africa and Asia, which not only benefit local people but really are saving countless species of wildlife, including rhinos, elephants, tigers, snow leopards, painted dogs and chimpanzees

"Lilliputian conservation groups tend to be more efficient, faster acting, better informed (because they are highly specialised) and more devoted. And, quite simply, DSWF is one of the best."  Mark Carwardine

The Born Free Foundation www.bornfree.org.uk

The Born Free Foundation is an international wildlife charity working throughout the world to stop individual wild animal suffering and to protect threatened species in the wild.

Born Free's work to protect species under threat and prevent the suffering of individual animals relies on teamwork.  With the incredible assistance of our supporters, business friends and celebrity patrons we take action for compassionate conservation and animal welfare.  And by working together with other animal organisations in dynamic coalitions we ensure so much more is achieved for wildlife.

The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society www.wdcs.org.uk

WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, is the world's most active charity (Registered No. 1014705) dedicated to the conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (also known as cetaceans).

Established in 1987, WDCS is staffed by over 70 people, along with many volunteers, located in its office in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Germany, the UK and the US. The money raised is spent on urgent conservation, research and education projects that really do make a difference to the daily lives and long-term security of thousands of whales, dolphins and porpoises around the world.

The Marine Conservation Society www.mcsuk.org

The UK charity for the protection of our seas, shores and wildlife. Our seas are under immense pressure: too many fish are being taken out, too much rubbish is being thrown in and too little is being done to protect our precious marine wildlife and vital fish stocks. MCS' vision is for seas rich in wildlife, abundant fish stocks and pollution free beaches and bathing waters - seas that are fit for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy and seas that will support future generations with abundant resources. We champion the need for marine wildlife protection, sustainable fisheries, and clean seas and beaches.

Friends of the Earth www.foe.co.uk

Makiing life better for people by inspiring solutions to environmental problems.

The World Land Trust www.worldlandtrust.org

The World Land Trust (WLT) is an international conservation organisation that takes direct action to save rainforest and other wildlife habitats. How? By providing funds for partner organisations, so that they can purchase land and establish permanent wildlife reserves. Rainforests, grasslands, wetlands and other wildlife habitats are crucial for the survival of endangered species such as Orang-utans and Asian Elephants, as well as thousands of species of birds, plants and insects. The World Land Trust offers you a chance to take Positive Action for wildlife, by helping fund the purchase and protection of important

The Conservation Foundation www.conservationfoundation.co.uk

The Conservation Foundation was launched in 1982 By David Shreeve and David Bellamy with the aim of promoting positive environmental news, awareness and action in the UK and around the world.  The Foundation has created and managed a wide range of initiates. Its current awards include It's Your Community supported by O2, the Wessex Watermarks and the Young Scientists for Rainforest Awards. The Foundation has also created Tools Shed a scheme which collects broken and unwanted garden tools which are refurbished by prisoners and then given to schools and community groups.  The roots of the Foundation go back to a project which planted disease resistant elm trees in parks, schools and gardens.  The thirtieth anniversary of Elms Across Europe is being celebrated with the launch of The Great British Elm Experiment which is providing young elms propagated from healthy, mature trees still growing in the country which may have a resistance to Dutch elm disease. The first young experimental trees will be distributed in spring 2010. At the same time the Foundation will be launching the latest stage of its Green Corners Awards which celebrate the efforts Londoners make to encourage the capital's biodiversity

Flora and Fauna International www.fauna-flora.org

Fauna & Flora International is conserving the planet's threatened species and ecosystems - with the people and communities who depend on them. Long-term conservation success depends on developing a network of committed individuals and institutions who have the capacity to address the threats to our natural world.

Action Aid www.actionaid.org.uk

ActionAid is a partnership between people in rich and poor countries dedicated to ending poverty and injustice.  ActionAid works with local people to fight hunger and disease, seek justice and education for women, hold companies and governments accountable and cope with emergencies in over 40 countries. We want a world without poverty, where nobody goes to bed hungry.

Our approach to emergencies and conflict -We have a long-term approach which recognises that emergencies and conflicts are intrinsically linked to the process of development in poor countries. That is why our approach to human security during emergencies and conflict encompasses preparedness and mitigation measures as well as response and recovery.

Save the Children www.savethechildren.org.uk

We're working flat out to ensure that children get proper healthcare, food, education, and protection. We're saving lives in emergencies, campaigning for children's rights, and improving their futures through long-term development work.  Our long-term work focuses on achieving four core rights for children: health, freedome from hunger, education and protection.