Help support bird conservation in Africa by leaving a Legacy to the African Bird Club

One of the most meaningful ways in which people can choose to support the African Bird Club (ABC) is by remembering us in their will. Making a gift to ABC in your will, regardless of the size of the amount, can make a significant difference to our future conservation work and potentially fund a conservation award. Charitable gifts can also potentially reduce inheritance tax under current UK tax law.

Thanks to the generosity of past supporters who have left ABC a legacy, we have been able to grow our Conservation Fund and support more projects throughout the ABC region. In total, including legacies, over £755,000 has been spent on projects across Africa since 1996.

Please remember that leaving us a gift in your will can take more than one form which can all deliver benefits in different ways.

  • Monetary gifts. A financial legacy can obviously be used directly for the benefit of conservation.
  • Equipment in good condition: binoculars, telescopes, sound recording equipment, for example, can either be potentially sold by the Club to raise funds for conservation projects, or donated to conservation projects in Africa, where they can be used to inspire children and/or directly benefit African conservationists who might not be able to afford them.
  • Books and journals. Although the value of second-hand books has fallen dramatically in recent years and a lot of books have little or no second-hand value today, we may be able to raise funds for the Club by selling some books relating to African ornithology or natural history.
    Alternatively, we may be able to ensure that such books can be passed onto the next generation of birders and conservationists in Africa who might otherwise not have access to them.
If you do have optical equipment, books or journals that you are considering leaving to the Club please contact us in advance and we can let you know if we think they can be used effectively.

Should you consider leaving ABC a legacy, we strongly recommend that you seek professional advice before writing or changing your will. If you decide to include us in your will, then please ask your legal adviser to include the following information about ABC:

  • Registered charity name: African Bird Club
  • Registered charity number: 1184309
  • Registered address: c/o BirdLife International, The David Attenborough Building, Pembroke Street, Cambridge CB2 3QZ, UK

If you would like any more information about leaving a legacy to the African Bird Club, please contact secretary@africanbirdclub.org .

Thank you for your support.

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