Supporting the VBF
There are many different ways that you can support VBF:
- Become a Member of VBF
- Donate to the VBF or leave us a legacy
- Volunteer or fundraise
- Stay in touch. Subscribe here to receive our newsletters
- Alert us if you know of any veterinary surgeon or dependents who are in need
How to Donate
The Veterinary Benevolent Fund is a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee Company No. 253010 at 7 Mansfield Street London W1G 9NQ Charity Registration No. 224776
On-line
By Phone
Call 020 7908 6385 to make a gift using a debit or credit card
By Post
Send a cheque or CAF payment to: VBF, 7 Mansfield Street, London W1G 9NQ
By Text
Text VBFU01 £50 to 70070 to send a £50 donation to VBF.
Give as you earn
If your payroll department offers this scheme, decide how much you want to give each month, then contact Payroll Giving in Action – 0161 839 3291 www.payrollgiving.co.uk
Gift Aid
Increase the value of your donation by 28% at no cost to yourself . Legacies and donating shares
Leaving A Legacy
Making a new Will
To make sure that your wishes are carried out, it is advisable to consult a solicitor. The solicitor will also be able to advise you on appointing executors and reducing your liability to inheritance tax. If you were kind enough to leave a legacy to the Veterinary Benevolent Fund, any money left to the charity would be free of inheritance tax.
Updating your Will
Minor alterations such as leaving a bequest or a legacy to the Veterinary Benevolent Fund can be made by a codicil, which is a formal addition to your Will. Do not change your will by crossing parts out or adding words as this may invalidate it. If you want to change your Will, your solicitor will draw up the necessary codicil for you to sign or you can download a codicil form here.
Your Wishes
If you include an instruction in your Will or let your executors know your wishes, you might prefer that donations were made to the Veterinary Benevolent Fund in your memory rather than having flowers sent.
VBF Legacy Information Leaflet
Download the VBF legacy information leaflet here or contact VBF on 020 7908 6385 or info@vetlife.org.uk.
Fundraising
Apart from donations and legacies, other ways that members of the profession have been kind enough to raise funds for VBF include:
- Sponsored Cycle Rides
- Golf Tournaments
- Requesting donations in lieu of veterinary fees at agricultural shows
- Collections at meetings of BVA divisions and other veterinary organisations.
If you’re planning to enter a sponsored event for us, you can now raise your sponsorship money without even leaving your chair. No more dealing with cash or cheques, no more hassling friends and family. All you do is create your own Just Giving sponsor page at www.justgiving.com, email a link to all your friends and get them to donate quickly and easily online with a credit or debit card. Plus, online donations from UK taxpayers collect a 28% tax bonus! If your event is not listed, please contact the Just Giving helpdesk on 0800 0286 183. Or email helpdesk@justgiving.com
Membership
As a Member of the VBF you will be entitled to stand for election to the Council of Representatives & Board, attend the AGM, receive a copy of the Annual Report & Accounts each year and be consulted from time to time on the strategic direction and work of the Fund.
If you would like to become a Life Member of the Fund, the minimum contribution is £250. Or, you could become a regular Member by making a commitment to make a regular donation of at least £50 per annum (download a pdf membership form and direct debit mandate here). The VBF depends on these contributions to maintain its range of support services for the profession. So please do become a Member – your help will make a real difference.
As well as providing regular financial support, our Members often help us by providing information about colleagues who may be experiencing difficulties, take part in fundraising activities and spread the word to the profession about the help on offer from VBF.