We're still collecting donations
On the 7th June 2020 we'd raised £12,360 with 172 supporters in 28 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
SAVE BLUE HIGHLANDS' BIRD CRISIS CENTRE
by Blue Highlands Raptor Rescue in Brora, Scotland, United Kingdom
Total raised £12,935
raised so far188
supportersTo safeguard our birds we are offering Pay It Forward rewards - to replace lost income from closing to visitors and cancelled fundraisers
by Blue Highlands Raptor Rescue in Brora, Scotland, United Kingdom
New stretch target
It's a big step, but hitting our stretch target will help with costs for building our new flight practice centre where recovering birds can really stretch their wings before wild release.
With hidden cameras, we will be able to remotely watch their natural movement and check if longer recovery is needed, or if they are ready to head for the skies, and freedom!
This would be the icing on the cake.
Covid-19 has wrecked the funding of non-profit animal centres like ours. At Blue Highlands Raptor Rescue we haven’t received a single penny of resilience funding.
Injured birds can’t survive without emergency care, food, and shelter. Our small, dedicated team still works 24 hours a day, providing crisis care. And, our conservation efforts for endangered species continue, uninterrupted.
Whilst in the annual frenzy of preparations for our seasonal visitors, Covid-19 hit hard. Dozens of fundraising events, all of our weekly educational talks, community visits and our "Meet the Birds" sessions, cancelled. To add insult to injury, we had to tell our committed volunteers that lockdown prevents their dedicated work here as well.
There’s no denying, It HAS been really tough, but we have decided to do something POSITIVE!
Our Crowdfunder appeal will raise much needed funds to continue our work AND provide you with a pay-it-forward reward - details below this video. We've included easy donation options, enhanced rewards, and some limited and exclusive offers.
Animals seem to pay the price every time - wet markets - abuse - neglect - deforestation - human impact. Its especially hard for us to watch when we are specifically working with extinct-in-the-wild species.
PLEASE HELP US, TO HELP THEM
We ask project owners to honour their rewards wherever possible but please note that all pledges are donations and there is no guarantee that you will receive any rewards from the project owner. Please see Crowdfunder's Terms of Use for more information regarding rewards for pledges.
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£35 or more
£35 future reward
Pledge £35 today and we'll reward you with sponsorship of one of our beloved long-term resident birds. Certificate, photo, and updates provided, which can also be gifted to a friend or loved one. A sponsorship to love, or a gift for someone special to treasure!
£15 or more
£15 future reward
Pledge £15 today and we'll reward you with a copy of our stunning Birds of the Wild, Blue Highlands 2021 Calendar, as soon as they come off the printer!
£25 or more
£25 future reward
Pledge £25 today and we'll reward you with 3 visitor passes to be used during our seasonal opening in 2020 or 2021 - worth £30!
£40 or more
£40 future reward
An enhanced reward of 4 passes to be used during our 2020 or 2021 seasons, worth £40, PLUS a 2021 calendar
£100 or more
£100 Behind the scenes reward
Receive 4 exclusive Meet The Birds visitor passes with a behind the scenes extended interaction and photo opportunity - hosted by our founder, Lady Hadassah during our 2020 or 2021 seasonal opening (normally Apr - Oct)
£200 or more
Personal membership reward
Personal membership - unlimited visits to the centre for you and your nominated guest during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, with a long-term resident bird sponsorship included - choose which bird you would like to sponsor, during a visit to the centre.
£500 or more
VIP membership - personal or corporate
A personal or company named plaque on one of our bird mews. In addition we will provide you with 4 exclusive Meet The Birds visitor passes with a behind the scenes extended interaction and photo opportunity during the 2020 or 2021 seasons, hosted by our founder, Lady Hadassah.
£1,000 or more
£1000 Limited Edition Save a Bird Pledge
Your gift of £1000 saves a bird. From building a species appropriate mews, to transport costs - you'll have it covered. With an optional plaque included in this reward, displaying the enclosure name of your choice and updates about your bird and it's wellbeing, this is a very special, and limited opportunity to transform a bird's life.
ONLY 10 AVAILABLE.