Small gifts. Thoughtful giving.
Charity Shop.
A virtual shop.
Real animal care.
A little kindness belongs in every basket. Explore animal gift ideas from £5 and support the work of World Animal Rescue Network.
Donation gifts · No physical delivery · One-off or monthly options
A place for every animal
A thoughtful gift.
An animal-welfare purpose.
Choose from 17 animal collections. Each tag connects a giving idea with a care need.
How a virtual charity shop works → Images illustrate species, not individual donation recipients.What brings you to Charity Shop?
Explore the virtual charity shop
Animal gift ideas for a birthday, a thank-you or simply because you care.
Browse animal gifts →Shop locallyFind a charity shop near you
Official UK store locators for second-hand finds, opening hours and donation drop-offs.
Find local charity shops →Pass it onFind a home for donated goods
Practical help with clothes, furniture and electrical items before you visit a shop.
Check what to donate →What is this virtual charity shop?
Charity Shop is a virtual charity shop for animal rescue. Explore 17 animal gift collections, choose a suggested donation from £5, and support World Animal Rescue Network. We also help you find physical UK charity shops for second-hand shopping and donating goods.
A little goes a long way
Animal gift ideas from £5
Start with a cause you care about and an amount that suits you. These are suggested donations, illustrated by types of animal care.
Giving, step by step
How our online charity shop works
- 01
Find your animal
Browse companion animals, wildlife and sanctuary species. Read about the giving idea behind each tag.
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Choose your gift
Compare suggested amounts. Check whether you have selected a one-off donation or a monthly commitment.
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Review and give
Read WARN’s funding terms, then check the amount, frequency and gift options on the payment page before paying.
New to online giving? Read the virtual charity shop guide or compare sponsorship and adoption.
Explore the shelves
Browse the virtual charity shop by animal
Dogs, cats & companions
Street dogs and cats, rabbits and working donkeys cared for by our partner shelters and sanctuaries across Asia, Africa and South America.
gifts from£10
Dogs
Feed, vaccinate and rehome rescue dogs
See dog gifts →
gifts from£8
Cats
Vaccinate kittens and shelter rescue cats
See cat gifts →
gifts from£8
Rabbits
Hay, vaccinations and proper housing for rescue rabbits
See rabbit gifts →
gifts from£12
Donkeys & ponies
Care for rescued working donkeys and ponies
See donkey gifts →Wildlife rescue
Hedgehogs, foxes, owls and seals — injured and orphaned wild animals treated at partner wildlife hospitals and released back where they belong.
gifts from£5
Hedgehogs
Hand-rear hoglets and overwinter underweight hedgehogs
See hedgehog gifts →
gifts from£10
Foxes
Feed cubs and treat mange in rescued foxes
See fox gifts →
gifts from£8
Owls & birds of prey
Repair wings and rehabilitate birds of prey
See owl gifts →
gifts from£15
Seals
Rehydrate, feed and release stranded seal pups
See seal gifts →Exotic rescues
Elephants, orangutans, tigers and bears rescued from captivity, the pet trade and worse — now in sanctuary care.
gifts from£20
Elephants
Sanctuary care for elephants rescued from work and captivity
See elephant gifts →
gifts from£15
Orangutans
Feed and forest-school orphaned orangutans
See orangutan gifts →
gifts from£25
Tigers & lions
Lifetime sanctuary for big cats rescued from captivity
See tiger gifts →
gifts from£18
Bears
Sanctuary care for bears rescued from bile farms and cages
See bear gifts →
gifts from£20
Sea turtles
Disentangle, rehabilitate and release sea turtles
See sea turtle gifts →
gifts from£10
Monkeys
Rescue monkeys from the pet trade into troop life
See monkey gifts →
gifts from£12
Sloths
Treat power-line injuries and soft-release rescued sloths
See sloth gifts →
gifts from£8
Parrots
Rescue parrots from the exotic pet trade
See parrot gifts →
gifts from£10
Tortoises & reptiles
Proper heat, light and care for abandoned reptiles
See tortoise gifts →For someone who cares
Charity gifts for meaningful moments
A donation can mark a celebration or remember someone loved. Check certificate and personalisation options before you give.
A regular act of kindness
Explore monthly animal giving
Suggested monthly gifts start at £30. Sponsorship is financial support, with no ownership of a particular animal. Review the recurring amount and cancellation terms before subscribing.
Compare monthly gifts →Give a sponsorship as a presentKnow who receives your gift
Supporting World Animal Rescue Network
World Animal Rescue Network (WARN) receives donations made through this virtual charity shop. It is a community interest company working with partner shelters, sanctuaries and rescue organisations across Asia, Africa and South America.
Your gift supports care such as food, veterinary treatment and sanctuary places. Read WARN’s funding information to understand how donations are allocated, and check any conditions attached to a specific appeal.
WARN is a CIC, company 17298990, with a statutory asset lock. It is not a registered charity and does not offer Gift Aid.
About Charity Shop and WARNCharity shop questions, answered
What is a charity shop?
A traditional charity shop sells donated second-hand goods to raise money for a charitable cause. A virtual charity shop can offer online goods or donation gifts. Here, Charity Shop offers animal rescue donation ideas rather than second-hand items or live animals.
How does this virtual charity shop work?
Browse an animal collection, choose a suggested gift amount, and review the donation details before paying. World Animal Rescue Network receives the donation. A gift is financial support; it does not transfer ownership of an animal or buy a physical product.
Where does my donation go?
Gift tags show the care your donation supports and its catalogue amount. Costs and needs vary between rescues. Read WARN’s funding terms to understand how gifts are allocated and whether a chosen appeal has specific conditions. Read where your money goes at WARN and check the current appeal’s recipient status.
Can I donate clothes or furniture to Charity Shop?
We do not accept donated goods or arrange collections. Use our charity shop finder for official branch locators, or read our furniture collection guide. Confirm acceptance and availability with the receiving shop.
Can I give an animal donation as a present?
Yes. Explore our charity gifts or gift a sponsorship pages. Check the selected payment route for personalisation and certificate options before paying, especially if your present has a deadline.
Is Charity Shop a registered charity, and can I claim Gift Aid?
Charity Shop is the website’s name. Donations go to World Animal Rescue Network CIC, company 17298990. WARN is a community interest company, not a registered charity, and does not offer Gift Aid. See its registration information.