Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. EVERY donation counts and I am really VERY grateful for any contribution to support the Durrell Wildlife Trust. 

Extinction is a scary word. I have grown up living in a world where some species, which were once common place,  are now threatened with this tragic prospect.

Durrell is an international charity based in Jersey; its mission is to 'save endangered species from extinction' - what could be a more just and worthy cause? 

The charity works very hard, globally, all year round. A few years ago,  in response to the ever-increasing threats to global biodiversity, the Trust unveiled plans for a re-focusing of its activities. Two years of painstaking research have resulted in a global map which highlights where Durrell’s scientists believe the world’s ‘conservation priority areas’ are located. These areas, which tend to be located in island and highland regions, harbour unusually high concentrations of ‘endemic’ species – rare species that are found in these areas and nowhere else.

Whilst the new maps include many of the areas where the Trust is currently working, it also reveals several significant new areas, where the Trust has had no previous involvement. By using the new maps to guide the future development and expansion of its overseas conservation work, Durrell can be confident it is using its limited resources to the maximum benefit of the world’s precious biodiversity. 

It is with every penny raised -   via events such as The Durrell Challenge - this vital work can continue and extinction doesn't have to happen, further, preserving precious life to roam amongst us and to allow future generations to be able to appreciate and enjoy them. 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.