Gift Aid

1 gift Aid I,.. Membership Application .. wish The Cat The Cat Survival Trust was formed in 1976 to work for the conservation of endangered Survival Trust, The Earth and The Mission Rainforest Foundation whose office is at species of wild cat. Originally this was to be achieved by breeding animals in captivity for The Centre, Codicote Road, Welwyn, Herts., AL6 9TU, to treat as gift Aid donations, subsequent release into suitable wild habitat, but it has since been found that the cost of all donations (including membership subscriptions and sponsorships) I have paid since introducing captive-bred cats to the wild is prohibitive and the chance of success only 15%. 6 April 2000 and all donations (including membership subscriptions and sponsorships).

2 The Trust still has some of its breeding stock and to these have been added a number of that I make from the date of this declaration until I notify you otherwise. I understand cats displaced by the closure of zoos and other collections. that I must pay Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax at least equal to the tax reclaimed The captive breeding programme is now restricted to animals which form part of by the Cat Survival Trust, The Earth and the Mission Rainforest Foundation. internationally-controlled breeding programmes. Signed and sealed by me day of .. Meanwhile the emphasis has shifted to the conservation of cats in their natural habitat by the purchase of land for reserves. This is at present a much more cost-effective way of achieving the Trust's aims.

3 One such reserve has already been established in Argentina and this has now been adopted as a Provincial Park. q Please tick this box only if you are not a UK taxpayer. A campaign is to be launched, once the ground work has been completed, to buy another gift AID allows the charity to claim back the tax you have paid on your contributions 300,000 acres of land in seven countries to create more reserves. to the charity, adding an extra 28% ( for every 10 given) to the value of your The Earth, formed in 1988, is a department of the charity which concerns itself with gift without costing you a penny. You only need to pay UK income or capital gains tax general conservation matters. One of the main dangers to wild cats is loss of habitat, equal to the amount reclaimed by the Charity.

4 Even declaring you are not a taxpayer which in turn is due to man's wasteful misuse of resources, and this leads to concern is a real help, as it saves us wasting important resources on future gift Aid mailings about such matters as recycling, pollution, desertification and so on. The purchase of our to you. There is no minimum donation under gift Aid. rainforest reserve in Argentina which led to the formation of the Fundaci n Selva Misionera or Mission Rainforest Foundation was achieved under the banner of The Earth. Please ring or write if you require any additional information. The Trust makes extensive use of voluntary help in our 40 years of Credit/Debit Card Authority operation, we have never had any paid staff any time that you are Please charge my Visa / Mastercard / Maestro* a single / monthly / quarterly / annual able to devote to helping in the office or with manual work about The sum of.

5 (delete as applicable) Centre will be gratefully accepted. Please indicate your willingness to help in the appropriate place on the membership form. Card Number:.. The Cat Survival Trust The Centre, Codicote Road, Welwyn, Herts., AL6 9TU. Expiry date: Three digit code (rear of card): Telephone nos. (01438) 716873 or 716478, Fax (01438) 717535. Issue number (where applicable):.. Registered Charity no. 272187. Membership Bankers: HSBC, Danestrete, Stevenage, Herts., SG1 1BY. *Please indicate which type of card. Other cards cannot be accepted. A/c no. 31062069 Sort code 40-43-36. Banker's Order Form APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP. Please complete and return to: The Cat Survival Trust, The Centre, Codicote Road, Welwyn, Name: Dr.

6 Mr. Mrs. Ms. Herts., AL6 9TU. Please complete in BLOCK LETTERS .. Bank / Building Society .. Bank / Building Society Telephone .. I/We apply for membership of The Cat Survival Trust. I am/We are particularly inter- ested in the conservation of q wild cats q the environment in general (please tick). Sort code ..Account I enclose a cheque q Please pay to the credit of The Cat Survival Trust, HSBC, Town Centre Branch, Danestrete, money order q Stevenage, Herts., SG1 1BY.( Sort code 40-43-36 A/c no. 31062069) by Banker's Order, my monthly/annual contribution to the said charity standing order authority q of ..(.. pounds .. pence) credit/debit card authority q due on .. , and a similar amount on for .. in payment of my / our subscription and a donation of.

7 To the the same date each month/year until further notice for this Banker's Order . General Fund of the charity. (The Trust no longer maintains separate funds for spe- cific projects.). This order cancels any existing order to pay The Cat Survival Trust. Please send me more information about voluntary work for the Trust q Date of (Only required if applying for Junior membership). As a member, sponsor or adopter you are invited to visit the Trust to see the cats. To arrange a visit please ring 01438 716873/716478 or email MINIMUM SUBSCRIPTION RATES (UK). As we attend many external functions etc., we request that you contact us at least 24 hours before an intended visit to ensure there will be an authorised person to give you a tour.

8 7* Life..Life .. 200. Senior (over 60).. 4* Senior Life. Senior .. Life 100. Literature available - Please send 4*. q Rainforest Information q The Cat Adoption Scheme 4* Subscription rates (overseas). For more information on the work of the Trust and links to photos and videos, please visit our 12 Annual rates please add 4 to UK Annua website: 50 Life..Life .. 325. Join us on facebook: *Please add 2 enrolment fee (first year only). Please make cheques payable to The Cat Survival Trust. Twitter @catsurvival Instagram #catsurvivaltrust