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We know times are hard for everyone, but if you can spare even a small amount to help the otters we will be very grateful. No amount is too small, as it could buy a fish for an otter.
Financial support isn’t all we need as there are many other ways in which you can help. See below for some ideas!
The International Otter Survival Fund is a global organisation working to conserve otters worldwide by helping to support scientists and others in practical conservation such as rescue, rehabilitation, education, research, reduction of the trade in live animals/pelts and cruel practices (trapping).
Otters are special animals and we need special people to help.
An otter cub costs about £1,600 to rear so that it can go back to the wild, including food, vet bills, bedding etc. They stay with their mother for 12-15 months so must stay in IOSF care until the same age – if we release them too early they will not survive and this is why costs are so high.
By adopting one of our otters you are helping to provide the care, food and vet treatment for that otter, until it is released into the wild. We have to keep human contact to a minimum so, unfortunately, we can't have visitors to the sanctuary, but you have the knowledge that you personally are helping to look after this animal.
Your donation can be used to support projects in the UK and worldwide:
in education
otter rescue and rehabilitation
training of future otter workers
practical conservation and habitat restoration work
If you would like to specify a particular project, or country, you would like to support please let us know.
Use the buttons above to support IOSF
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Resources
Use the button below to see all the amazing resources available to download and use to help raise awareness to otter and their conservation.
One of the best ways that you can help IOSF is to think of otters and IOSF in your will.
Legacy
Corporate Sponsorship
Join the worldwide family of otter supporters and become a corporate member
Run an event
Raise awareness for otters and support their conservation through your own event. Always make sure to set yourself achievable targets and make sure you do something that is not only challenging, but also enjoyable for you!
Click on our guide to setting up an event or challenge to get some ideas! And use the button below for JustGiving, our recommended online fundraising platform.
IOSF has an Amazon Wishlist of all the things that we may need. From buckets to store fish, hay for bedding, gloves for beach cleans or cleaning equipment, this is a great way to directly support us.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Amazon Wish List
Other ways to help
More information can be found underneath each picture. Click the picture to follow the link.
Turn your everyday online shopping into FREE donations for IOSF by doing all your online shopping via easyfundraising It's a simple way to help us raise funds!
Giveacar is a not-for-profit social enterprise that can turn your old car into cash for any UK charity. They arrange free collection, then either sell your car at auction or scrap it with the proceeds raised going to your charity.
Be our hero and raise FREE donations for us each time you shop online.
This huge marketplace where you can sell items and donate all or part of your success to IOSF.
Car donations could enable the IOSF to work with more local communities throughout the world to educate, inform and encourage the protection and conservation of otters including ending the illegal trade in otters for both fur and pets, which is a huge threat to otter populations in Asia.
When you arrange the insurance for your home, car, pet or travel through Evergreen Insurance Services you can request that a percentage of the commission is donated to IOSF as follows: Year 1 - 10%, Year 2 - 15%, Year 3 onwards - 25%.
Support us through JustGiving where you can create your own fundraising page for IOSF; make a donation or set up regular giving; or give to our latest campaign.
Every time you shop online via Give as you Live at 4,000+ top retailers, a FREE donation will be made to us and it won't cost you a penny extra! Plus, if you shop through the Give as you Live website, you can access top offers so you can save money and raise money!
Ways you can donate to International Otter Survival Fund with Give As You Live: Make a one off donation or create a regular monthly payment Set up a fundraising page for an event you are organising or taking part in Collect donations for your birthday
Do you have unused foreign coins/notes taking up space. Did you know, you can DONATE their value to IOSF through cash4coins. Click the logo above to download your form and how to send yours. Thanks
We always welcome our supporters’ suggestions, so please get in touch with your ideas
Reporting otter activity - Click the relevant button to make your report
What can your support provide?
Whether you decide to run an awareness campaign, donate to IOSF, or host/take part in a fundraising event it all makes such a difference - Here is an idea of how your money can help
Buy a fish for an otter!
Feed an otter for a day
Cover the costs of a school outreach day in Tanzania
Buy specialised milk for otter cubs
Buy a camera trap for research work across
the world
Support the costs of one otter back to the wild in IOSF care
Get in touch
Still have questions? Feel free to get in touch.