Bequests

Why does Animal Liberation need your financial support?

Animal Liberation doesn't receive any grants or subsidies. We depend entirely on the generosity of caring people. It is through this generosity that we can work to improve the lives of animals.

Animal Liberation is a non-profit organisation where most of the work is done by unpaid volunteers. Even though we operate in a very cost-effective manner, our campaigning will be limited without funds. Including Animal Liberation in your will is an important way to help the animals.

About Animal Liberation

Animals are exploited and abused in many ways:

for food and clothing, like hens kept in wire cages or animals trapped for fur;
for entertainment, as in rodeos and circuses;
for so-called sports, such as duck shooting and fishing;
for testing cosmetics and household products;
for medical or scientific experiments;
because they are regarded as pests or can be commercially exploited, like kangaroos and feral animals.

Animals are often regarded as resources, and their well-being is considered important only insofar as it affects profits. But they are individuals with feelings and lives of their own, and they have the right to greater respect and consideration.

Animals can't speak for themselves. They need caring humans to speak for them, and this is the central role of groups like Animal Liberation.

Animal Liberation is different to some other groups because we care about ALL animals, not only those who are popular, or cute and furry, or endangered etc.

Making a Will

Regardless of your present financial position, it's wise to make a Will and to update it when your circumstances change. Absence of a Will and a person nominated as Executor or Trustee places an unnecessary burden on fammily members at a time when they are least able to cope with it.

Making a Bequest to Animal Liberation is a simple process, but you must use our correct name. The following format is recommended and may form part of the will or become an attachment, known as a codicil .

"I give, devise and bequeath to Animal Liberation (SA) Incorporated (or any other name by which the organisation may legally be known at the time) for use as the organisation within its rules sees fit:

the whole of my estate of whatsoever kind and whatsoever situate; OR

____% of my estate; OR

____% of my estate plus the sum of $____; OR

the sum of $____.

THEN ADD
... subject to the payment of my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses and duties, taxes and charges payable to my estate at my death, and I declare that the official receipt of the Treasurer or other properly appointed officer for the time being of the said organisation shall be sufficient discharge of my trustees."

Important note: Wills and codicils must carry your signature, plus the names and signatures of two witnesses to your signature.

We recommend that you consult a solicitor to ensure there are no mistakes.

By including Animal Liberation in your will, you will be making a continuing contribution towards reducing animal suffering.