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'Forever'
We are continuously amazed by the generosity and dedication of our fantastic supporters. Legacies in particular are a very important source of income that help us to plan for the future knowing that we can continue to save thousands of hens from slaughter each year.
We couldn’t achieve all that we do without such incredible people helping us along the way and giving a gift that will help hens beyond their lifetime. One such generous supporter is long-term charity advocate David Cox. David has been following the work of the charity from the early days, and as well as making regular donations, he has pledged to leave a legacy to the BHWT to support our life-saving work long into the future. We wanted to ask David what he thinks is special about the BHWT and why he decided to leave a Gift in his Will.
David said: “I first heard of the ‘Battery Hen Welfare Trust’ in 2008 when I saw Jane on TV. I decided that I would like to be involved as they were saving so many lives. I started giving a regular monthly contribution and have steadily increased it to what it is today. I was so inspired by the BHWT’s life-saving work that I also started giving extra donations when I could. The aspect of your work most important to me is saving these hens from their terrible situation and finding new homes for them, as cherished pets, so they can live the rest of their lives in a loving environment. I have never kept hens myself but my father did in the 1950s and that’s when I learnt to love them.”
“I chose to leave my estate to the BHWT because I am a single man with no dependents. I have worked very, very hard to buy my house and want something good to be done with it. It also means that I can continue to help save lives long after I am gone.”
“As a legacy pledger, my hope is that your work can continue, as long as it is needed, so that long after I am gone, you continue to give hope to the many thousands of hens you will be saving from slaughter. I would say to anyone thinking of leaving a legacy to the British Hen Welfare Trust to just think of the joy they will be bringing to the poor creatures who have had a terrible life.”
If you have pledged a gift in your Will to the BHWT we would love to know what inspired you. We are so grateful for all legacies, large or small, helping to further our work saving more hens from slaughter and improving hen welfare long into the future. If you’re passionate about animal welfare and are interested in finding out how leaving a legacy could support our work, please contact Grace Moran at grace. [email protected].ukor call Grace on 01884 860084. Thank you.