The British Deer Society (BDS) is the only charity dedicated to deer in the UK.
Together we can make a difference for deer.
HOW WILL YOUR DONATION HELP?
No matter how small or big, your generous gift today will be used to help continue our work to drive forward our core mission, which is:
- To educate and inspire everyone about deer
- To highlight the importance of evidence-based deer management
- To champion deer welfare relentlessly, by placing it at the heart of everything we do.
CHOOSE OR ENTER YOUR AMOUNT
THANK YOU FOR HELPING MAKE A DIFFERNECE FOR DEER.
To make a regular donation to the British Deer Society please review the options below.
THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY (BDS) IS THE ONLY CHARITY DEDICATED TO DEER IN THE UK.
Together we can make a difference for deer.
HOW WILL YOUR DONATION HELP?
No matter how small or big, your generous gift today will be used to help continue our work to drive forward our core mission, which is:
- To educate and inspire everyone about deer
- To highlight the importance of evidence-based deer management
- To champion deer welfare relentlessly, by placing it at the heart of everything we do.
CHOOSE OR ENTER YOUR AMOUNT
THANK YOU FOR HELPING MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR DEER
To make a regular donation to the British Deer Society please review the options below.
DONATE OVER THE PHONE
You can also make a donation over the phone by calling 01425 655434 or by post by sending a cheque made payable to ‘The British Deer Society’ to:
The British Deer Society,
The Walled Garden,
Burgate Manor,
Fordingbridge,
Hampshire SP6 1EF
REGULAR DONATIONS
Request a Direct Debit form and help us by making regular monthly or annual donations.
Knowing that we have regular pledges of donations allows us to help more deer and plan our future strategies.
For more information call 01425 655434 or email info@bds.org.uk
FURTHER READING
Skye DVC Project: Pioneering Safety for Deer and Drivers on Skye
The project aims to raise awareness, engage the community, collect data, build partnerships, and influence driver behaviour to improve safety for both deer and drivers. Read the full blog article to find out more and read Scott MacKenzie from Fearnan Eilean Iarmain estate comments on the project which highlights the importance of targeting driver behaviour and awareness.
RHS Tatton Park Flower Show: A Golden Triumph
Discover how the BDS and talented garden designers Alice Meacham and Trudi Robson triumphed at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show with their gold medal-winning “Deer O Deer” display. This innovative garden, blending stunning floral arrangements with thoughtful design and steel deer silhouettes, showcases how to create beautiful, deer-friendly spaces.
Apply Now for Funding to Cover the Costs of Your DSC1 and DSC2 Training (England only)
The Forestry and Arboriculture Training Fund is now open for new applications (England only).
Through this fund you may be eligible to receive funding to cover the costs of your DSC1 or DSC2 training with The British Deer Society (BDS). This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone hoping to enhance their competency and skills in deer management.
Funding for courses is limited and we would encourage you to apply now if interested.