Donation information
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
is New Zealand's oldest and most respected animal welfare organisation,
providing service to the animals of Auckland since 1883.
Our Animal Village at Mangere attends to the needs of helping the
animals. You can help financially by:
If you're outside the Auckland area, contact your local
SPCA.
They, like us, are always in need of food donations to feed the
animals in their care.
Making a Bequest to the SPCA Trust
Donation and bequests may be made in either or both of two separate forms as follows:
a. To the general funds of the Society for immediate use:
"I hereby give and bequeath to the general funds
of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Auckland Incorporated the sum
of $_______________ (or in a residual share of my estate as defined) and I declare that
the receipt of the Treasurer of the said Society shall be a full and sufficient discharge
to my Trustee."
b. To the Trust Fund in which the capital remains intact
and is invested by the Trustees of the Trust to produce income, the net amount of which
is available for distribution at the discretion of the Trustees to the Auckland Society;
"I hereby give to the Auckland SPCA Trust the sum of $ _______________
and I declare that the receipt of the Trustees, or any one of them, shall be a full and
sufficient discharge."
Enquiries
All enquiries may be made to Bob Kerridge, Chief Executive, The Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals Auckland Incorporated, Auckland Animal Village, PO Box 43-221,
Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand. Tel: 09 2567300, Fax: 09 2567314, or email Bob here.
Monthly
Donations to the Animals
 In the darkest moments when an animal is abandoned, lost, bewildered and frightened as
they gaze in confused disbelief through the bars of their captive cage, there is one thing
that gives them hope to survive and that is, that somebody cares.
For as long as there is an SPCA and you, there will always be hope, which is why we have
established a programme of easy giving to create a partnership (of you and us) to help
the animals. Not surprisingly, that programme is called HOPE®.
What is HOPE®?
Quite simply,HOPE® is
an automatic monthly pledge programme that you establish with your bank to allow you to
give effortlessly to the welfare of all animals at a level you choose. No matter how modest
the amount, it becomes a valuable ongoing contribution to the work we do and the lives
we save.
How do I become a HOPE® supporter?
To subscribe to the HOPE® automatic
pledge programme, just complete this HOPE®
application.
How does HOPE® help
the animals?
The HOPE® programme
was established in the Auckland region where funds donated are placed in a special bank
account dedicated soley to animal related costs... the food they eat, the veterinary attention
they need, the shelter and the loving care they deserve. Funds donated outside the Auckland
area are distributed throughout New Zealand to our SPCA partners in recognition of the
valuable work conducted directly in their community.
Auckland subscribers
Your HOPE® pledge
automatically pays for your supporting membership and your personalised member card. With
this you receive complimentary copies of our quarterly magazine Animals' Voice, and a 10%
discount on Auckland SPCA merchandise and on some Auckland SPCA hospital services.
For further information, please ring us on 09 2567300 or write to us and
to subscribe, just complete this HOPE®
application.
Have
You Made A Will?
 One of the most important things you need to do in your lifetime is to prepare a Will
that ensures your wishes are carried out after your death.
Quite simply, a Will is a statement of how you want your possessions, property and fund
(your Estate) to be distributed when you die. It is a time to remember your loved
ones and to assist those charities that are close to your heart.
In preparing your Will, you should seek the assistance of a Trustee (such as the Public
Trust or NZ Guardian Trust) or your family solicitor to ensure that your wishes are clearly
and correctly recorded.
Why is a gift in your Will so important for the animals?
Animals play an important part in our lives, providing companionship and support. However,
unfortunately there are many who are neglected and abused.
The Auckland SPCA has been providing hands-on help to those animals in need since 1883
(over 120 years!), responding to their cries for help and prosecuting those who inflict
cruelty upon them.
The SPCA is one of the few charities in the country who do not receive
Government or Local Body funding, operating almost entirely through the generosity of people
who care. People like you. Income from gifts in Wills accounts for sixty percent of our
annual income, without which we could not possibly survive. Funds received from Estates
are used directly to help the animals in our care, with a small percentage being invested
to ensure the long-term security of the organisation.
How can I provide a gift for the animals?
There are a variety of options available to you in the way in which you can help the animals
through your will, including:
- Residuary - This refers to what is left over (the 'residue') in your Estate after
all expenses, debts and other specific bequests have been settled. A residue may be shared
amongst other beneficiaries by percentage.
-
Pecuniary - This refers to a specified sum of money as a particular bequest in a Will
requiring constant revision due to inflation or changing circumstances.
-
Specified Bequest - This is the term applied to a particular item such as
- the proceeds of a life assurance policy
- stocks and shares
- works of art
- vehicles
- jewellery
- homes
To ensure the wording in your Will accurately describes your intentions, the following
clause should be included:
"I give (a specified share of the residue / or the sum of / or a specified
bequest) to The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Auckland
Incorporated for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of the
appointed officer of the Society shall be full and sufficient discharge for the said
legacy."
Who will care for my pet after I have gone?
It is a good idea to make arrangements with family or friends to care for your pet companions
after your death, but sometimes this is not a practical alternative. The Auckland SPCA
has a Pet Legacy programme in place, in which you can make a provision in your Will or
by insuring your pet with our SPCA Pet Protection Plan & Pet Legacy Programme.
In the event of your death, the SPCA will be contacted and will arrange for the collection
of your animal/s and then
- endeavour to find a suitable home for them, or
- place them in a specially selected foster home, or
- include your elderly pet in our Seniors Foster Programme
To ensure that this occurs, suitable wording should be included in your Will, such as:
"In the event that any pet animal of mine survives me and I have made no other
provision for its care, I direct my Trustees to notify The Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals Auckland Incorporated as soon as is practical after my
death and to request that they endeavour to place that animal in a suitable home, acknowledging
their absolute discretion to deal with the welfare of the animal as considered in its
best interests."
For the sake of your loved ones,
please make a Will.
For the sake of the animals,
please remember the Auckland SPCA
Donating
If you are unable to make an ongoing donation commitment, but would still like to help
us with a donation, there are several ways you can do so:
- Call 0900 99 SPCA (0900 997722) to make a one-off $25 donation which will be billed
to your Telecom account
- Post your donation to Auckland SPCA, Freepost 189573, PO Box 43-221, Mangere, Auckland
- Complete our donation
form online to make a donation with your credit card
Remember, all donations over $5 are tax deductible. If you would like a receipt, please
ensure you include your full name and address details with your donation.
Membership
The best way to help the animals is to become a HOPE®
member but for those supporters who are unable to make an ongoing financial commitment,
we are able to offer a standard membership. As a member you will receive:
- a personalised membership card
- 10% discount on merchandise from our shop and mail order catalogue
- a copy of the Auckland SPCA annual report
- an invitation to our Annual General Meeting at Auckland Animal Village
To apply for membership, you'll need to complete the membership
application form. Our current membership rates are:
- Individual $40 per annum
- Senior member $14 per annum
- Family member $50 per annum per family
- Life member $1,500 one-off payment
Food
and Blankets
 Check here for our requirement for food and blankets...
If you're outside the Auckland area, contact your local
SPCA. They are also in need of food donations
to feed the animals in their care.
For the sake of the animals,
please remember the Auckland SPCA
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