BWRC is the only organisation in the UK dedicated to improving native wildlife casualty welfare through the support and education of workers in the field.
These guidelines have been designed to help achieve our objectives by outlining in general terms the basic facilities that a rehabilitation unit might provide and the ethical and legal considerations within which it might work.
Every species is uniquely adapted to its environment and plays a specific role within the ecosystem. BWRC aims to ensure that wild animals are handled sensitively, safely and within the framework and spirit of the law.
Individual Associate Membership is available to those working in the field of wildlife rehabilitation in any capacity and costs £15.00 per person, per year. BWRC works to support its individual members through:
Our newsletter ‘The Rehabilitator’ in which we bring you research, news and views from the field of wildlife rehabilitation · Our website, www.bwrc.org.uk where you can find and download advice and resources, including details of BWRC events and contact details for other rehabilitators.
Associate Organisation Membership is available to organisations such as animal rescue centres and veterinary practices involved in wildlife care and costs £75.00 per organisation per year. In addition to the benefits listed above, BWRC Associate Organisations receive:
Supporter Membership is available to individuals who share our passion for wildlife rehabilitation but are not actively involved in rehabilitation work. This includes students who, while not currently practicing as rehabilitators, may be training to become researchers, veterinarians, veterinary nurses, or other professionals in the field. We welcome students to join us and benefit from access to our online talks and the reduced price of supporter membership.
Individual Associate Membership is available to those working in the field of wildlife rehabilitation in any capacity and costs £15.00 per person, per year. BWRC works to support its individual members through:
Associate Organisation Membership is available to organisations such as animal rescue centres and veterinary practices involved in wildlife care and costs £75.00 per organisation per year. In addition to the benefits listed above, BWRC Associate Organisations receive:
Supporter Membership is available to individuals who share our passion for wildlife rehabilitation but are not actively involved in rehabilitation work. It costs £10.00 per person, per year and offers a way to engage with BWRC’s mission and community.
1. Associate membership applications
Applications for associate membership will be considered by the BWRC based on criteria such as professional background, relevance to the BWRC’s mission, and completeness of the application. The BWRC reserves the right to refuse applications that do not meet these criteria.
2. Membership payments, renewals, and cancellations
Payment can be made by cheque, BACS, or Standing Order. Please make cheques payable to “British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council” and send them to BWRC, The Gateway 85-101 Sankey Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1SR. For BACS and Standing Order payments, use the following bank details:
To cancel your membership, please notify us in writing by sending an email to [email protected] stating your reason for cancellation. This reason will be recorded for internal use only.
3. Individual associate membership rights and responsibilities
Associate individual non-voting membership of the BWRC does not count as membership for legal purposes. Therefore, Associate Members do not have any voting rights, legal obligations to act in the interests of the BWRC, or any liability to contribute to the assets of the BWRC on dissolution. The BWRC is not liable for any disputes arising between the member and their organisation regarding membership.
Associate Member benefits may change without notice. Members will be notified of any significant changes via email or through updates on the BWRC website.
4. The ten principles of wildlife rehabilitation
As a member of BWRC, you will be dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care and welfare for wildlife casualties. Individual members should adhere to all of the following principles:
5. Associate membership benefits
6. Terminating membership
The BWRC reserves the right to revoke or decline the renewal of membership if a Member’s actions bring the organisation into disrepute. This includes, but is not limited to:
Any such decision will be made at the discretion of the BWRC, following a fair and transparent review process.
7. Variation of terms & conditions
These terms and conditions may be revised from time to time. If they are revised, we will post the revised version on the BWRC website and email it to all members. Members will have 30 days to review and accept the revised terms. Continued membership after this period will be deemed acceptance of the changes. Please note that individual membership cannot be changed to Associate Organisation and a separate application for AOM is required in these circumstances.
8. Contact information
For membership inquiries, payments, and cancellations, please contact us at:
