Associated Charities

At the conclusion of Go Elephants! in Autumn 2008, the majority of the elephants will be sold at auction. 75% of the net auction proceeds will be donated to the Born Free Foundation, charity number 1070906 and CLIC Sargent, charity number 1107328.

The Born Free Foundation

The Born Free Foundation is a dynamic international wildlife charity, devoted to compassionate conservation and animal welfare working throughout the world to stop individual wild animal suffering and protect threatened species in the wild. Born Free believes wildlife belongs in the wild and works to phase out zoos. Working with local communities to help people and wildlife live together without conflict, Born Free protects species including elephants, lions, gorillas, polar bears, tigers, wolves and much more in their natural habitat.

For centuries, elephants have been exploited for ivory, as weapons of war, for ceremonial purposes, by the logging industry, and by zoos and circuses. Born Free’s Elephant Campaign was set up in 1989 when reports showed 200 elephants a day were being slaughtered for ivory. Today it fights the brutal ivory trade in Africa and Asia and campaigns to protect wild elephants and their habitat, expose the plight of captive elephants and help care for rescued elephants.

Our high-profile campaigns change public attitudes, persuade decision-makers and get results. Every year, Born Free helps hundreds of thousands of animals worldwide. http://www.bornfree.org.uk/

CLIC Sargent

Every day 10 families are told their child has cancer. CLIC Sargent is the only charity that offers them all round care and support. That’s because we’re there… caring every step of the way. During treatment – specialist nurses, doctors, play specialists, Homes from Home. In hospital & at home – specialist social care and family support. In the community – specialist youth services, holidays, grants, helpline. After treatment – helping survivors, supporting those bereaved, research. www.clicsargent.org.uk