ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION
Deer are a keystone species that plays a crucial role in the way the UK’s landscape functions.
The BDS is the only charity dedicated to deer in the UK.
Our aim is to secure a future for wild deer in the UK. This is a future where deer are widely respected and valued; where they live in healthy numbers in balance with their environment, and where they face bare minimum of threats to their welfare.
You can help us raise critical funds by participating in our annual online charity auctions. If auctions aren’t you’re thing then please consider making a donation to this special fundraising event instead.
Our next auction is expected to take place in spring/summer 2025.
If you’d like to be among the first to know about auctions and similar events, please sign up to our newsletter: Deerbytes using the form on this page.
THE BDS 2024 MAY CHARITY AUCTION HAS NOW ENDED
Thanks to our wonderful auction donors and supporters who bid in the auction, the charity has managed to raise nearly £23,000.
These funds will be used to support our core work and 2024-2030 strategy, Together for Deer.
DONATE A LOT
Your Contribution Counts:
The BDS is extremely grateful to our members and supporters who provide items/lots for our charity auctions.
Your support ensures the success of our event and fuels the essential work of the British Deer Society. So please consider if this year you could offer one of the following types of lots.
- Experiences: Offer unique experiences like deer stalking, wildlife photography sessions, or guided nature walks in your area.
- Art and Memorabilia: Donate deer-themed artwork, sculptures, or memorabilia for fellow enthusiasts to cherish.
- Outdoor Gear: Provide high-quality new outdoor gear – binoculars, clothing, and accessories tailored for deer stalking or wildlife observation.
- Getaways: Contribute a weekend getaway in a scenic location, allowing the winner to connect with nature and wildlife.
Please note: All stalking and similar lots donated should must represent an element of a sustainable management plan.
If you can please download and complete our Internet Auction Donation Form and email this to admin@bds.org.uk.
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Ireland’s Office of Public Works (OPW) has launched the ‘Protect Our Park – Don’t Feed the Deer’ campaign, aiming to alter public behaviour to safeguard the wild deer in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. This initiative follows a recent University College Dublin (UCD) report highlighting the negative impact of human feeding on the behaviour and welfare of the park’s deer population.
Understanding Tick Hazards in South Downs National Park
The British Deer Society is excited to share the findings of a groundbreaking research project we supported, aimed at understanding tick hazards in South Downs National Park (SDNP). As the UK’s most visited national park, SDNP attracts countless visitors every year, making the management of tick-borne diseases a critical public health concern.
Deer O Deer: Embracing Deer In The Garden
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