How did you come up with the new logo? Expand Elephants are one of the most iconic animals in anti-captivity campaigning. They have been a part of our logo for almost 40 years. Their strong family bonds, their expression of love and grief, make them one of the best loved animals and one we as humans can relate to. Sadly, they are also a tragic symbol of circus cruelty and they are one of the animals to suffer the most in captive environments such as zoos. We wanted our new logo to reflect the history of CAPS yet give a positive message. We feel this playful elephant, holding a branch to symbolise their freedom in the wild, does just that.
How did you come up with the new name? Expand We reached out to our supporters and asked for feedback and ideas on coming up with a new name. This input led us to choose the name ‘Freedom for Animals’. It sums up perfectly what we are about, creating a world where animals are free from the pain, suffering and loneliness of captivity. Where animals are free to live as they should.
Why did you change your name? Expand For 60 years we have been known as the Captive Animals’ Protection Society, a name that was chosen by our founder Irene Heaton. Over that time we have stayed true to the principles we were set up with, working at a grassroots level and having a strong animal rights ethic. Over that time we have also grown to work on more campaigns and influence laws to protect animals. For our supporters who have been with us for many years you will know everything about CAPS and more importantly, the issues affecting the animals that we fight for. But for some people who are new to the world of animal protection, it has been confusing for them to understand what it is that we do as an organisation and what our ultimate goal is. This has meant we have not reached people in the way we need to, to be able to achieve even more for animals. So, we felt we needed a new name which explains more clearly what we do as an organisation and inspires people to get active for animals. What could be more inspiring than fighting for ‘Freedom for Animals’?
Where can I find the details of Freedom for Animals with the Charity commission? Expand We are still registered with the charity commission as Captive Animals’ Protection Society. Freedom for Animals is a working name of CAPS. This means we can receive donations to both names. Also, our charity number remains the same 1124436.
I have left a gift in my will to CAPS - do I need to do anything to make sure you still receive this? Expand No, you do not need to do anything. Even though we have changed our name, we can still receive legacies made to Captive Animals’ Protection Society. Freedom for Animals is the working name of CAPS.
I donate monthly to CAPS - do I need to do anything to make sure you still receive this? Expand No, you do not need to do anything. Even though we have changed our name, we can still receive donations made to Captive Animals’ Protection Society. Freedom for Animals is a trading name of CAPS.
Is a Direct Debit safe? Expand Yes. Direct Debits are a very safe and familiar option for many types of payment. To offer Direct Debit as a payment option, we have gone through a careful vetting process, closely monitored by the banking industry. The efficiency and security of Direct Debit is monitored and protected by your own bank or building society. As well as being reliable and safe, direct debits also mean more of your money goes directly to helping animals because our administration costs are lower than managing other payment methods. We can also more easily include Gift Aid, which could mean your support is worth up to 25% more! A Direct Debit also allows you to spread the cost of your support, contributing a little each month and providing an amazing longer-term gift. Remember, with a Direct Debit, you are always in control; you can change the amount or date or cancel whenever you choose to.
Why is a monthly gift a good way to support you? Expand Setting up a monthly gift is one of the most powerful ways you are able to support Freedom for Animals. A monthly gift offers us a reliable income that we can always count on. This means that we can plan our work into the future more effectively, and also allows us to respond to emergencies to help animals in urgent need.
Can I change how you contact me? Expand Yes. If you contact us on [email protected] and tell us if you wish to be contacted by post or email.
Change address or other contact details Expand If you wish to change your address or name then please email us at [email protected] and we can update our records for you.
Can I send an adoption pack as a gift? Expand Yes, our Adopt an Animal packs will make lovely gifts. When purchasing, enter the details of the Adopter when promopted and indicate if you would like it to be sent to you or directly to the Adopter.
What do I do if my order hasn't arrived? Expand If you do not receive your merchandise or Adopt an Animal pack or there is a problem with your pack please email us at [email protected]
Delivery time Expand We aim to send out our merchandise and adoption packs within 3 working days, this should take a further 2 working days to reach you.