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Wildlife
- Close
- - We protect wildlife in Britain and around the world by bringing our most threatened species back from the brink of extinction. We do this through ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
Wild places
- Close
- - Some habitats contain such a richness of life that we need to protect them at all odds. We are working to preserve ancient woodlands, orchards and wood pastures and parklands, as well as the countless species they support.
What we do
- Close
- - Everything we do is based on scientific evidence. We gather this through surveys, which you can take part in, and by awarding research grants to the most inspiring scientists worldwide. This evidence guides our conservation efforts and is shared through our events and publications.
Who we are
- Close
- - People’s Trust for Endangered Species was set up in 1977 to save our wildlife. We are governed by a board of volunteer trustees and our team of staff are passionate about protecting endangered species and places.
Success stories
- Close
- - We strive to bring our most threatened species in the UK and around the world back from the brink of extinction. Our successes come from ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
Get involved
- Close
- - There are so many ways you can help save endangered species. Fancy taking part in a survey, joining us on a wildlife event or becoming a regular supporter?
Shop
- Close
- - Support our work in our shop with a range of charity gifts, home-ware, cards and more. 100% of the profits go directly to help wildlife both in the UK an overseas.
Donate
- Close
- - There is nothing natural about the alarming rate at which we are losing animals and their homes. It is absolutely avoidable. We can stop the loss of our wildlife – but we need your support. You can act now by choosing to give to our cause. Thank you.

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Legacy FAQs

Do I need to consult a solicitor?

Ideally, yes, as a solicitor will be able to provide expert advice.

Are there different types of legacies?

Yes, there are different types of legacies from which to choose:

A residuary legacy is what is left of your estate once your debts have been settled, tax has been paid and any legacies to other people have been paid or other gifts given. You may leave all or part of your residue to any person or charity you wish. This is potentially very valuable from our point of view, as normally a residuary clause contains the bulk of a person’s assets. A residuary gift can include the whole of your estate.

A pecuniary legacy is a specific sum of money given to a named individual or institution such as a charity.

A specific legacy is a gift of a specific item given to a named individual or institution such as a charity.

What if I already have a will?

If you already have a will and would like to leave a legacy to People’s Trust for Endangered Species, you may do so in the form of a codicil. You should consult a solicitor about this. Please let us know you have chosen to support our work, so we can let you know how grateful we are.

What if I wish to write my own will?

It is not advisable to attempt a homemade will. If, however, you wish to draw up your own will and you are confident that you can draw it up properly, there are certain forms of wording that will be a guide when drafting it. Please let us know you have chosen to support our work.

What is your charity number and where can I read more about your work?

People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is a registered charity in England and Wales but our projects are global. Our Charity Commission Registered Charity Number is 274206. You can learn more about our work, including our annual report, here.

Get in touch

You can call us on 020 7498 4533 for an informal and confidential chat.

Please notify us that you have chosen to add us to your will as this will help us to plan ahead to save endangered species.

Alternatively you can email rachel.lawrence@ptes.org to request further details.

Thank you.