Protect bears, long into the future

Free the Bears has rescued more than 1100 bears across Asia.

But the work is far from over.

Thousands of bears are still trapped in the illegal wildlife trade and bile farms, and many more are at risk as forests disappear.

A gift in your Will is a powerful way you can stand with bears long into the future.

Your kindness ensures that their rescue, care, and protection continues for generations to come.

  • RESCUE

    Save bears from the illegal wildlife trade and bile farms, ending their suffering in captivity.

  • REHABILITATE

    Provide lifelong sanctuary, expert veterinary care, and the chance to heal.

  • REWILD

    Support rewilding programs that help bears regain their natural behaviours, and protect habitats.

  • CREATE A BETTER FUTURE

    Advance vital research, strengthen communities, and safeguard wild bear populations.

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Rescuing a bear is the beginning of a much longer journey. A gift in your Will helps ensure the long-term care these bears need to thrive.

We’ve partnered with registered Will-writing services to help.

While our Will-writing partners are currently based in Australia and the UK, supporters from anywhere in the world can choose to leave a gift to Free the Bears in their Will – we recommend speaking with a local legal advisor.

Australia

In Australia, we have partnered with organisations Willed and Everywill to help you write your Will online.

There is no obligation to leave a gift to Free The Bears if you use these services.

Willed

You can write your Will online at competitive rates, with live customer support (phone and chat) 7 days a week.

Your Will can also be checked by their full-time in-house lawyers at no extra cost to you.

Write your Will with Willed

Everywill

You can write your Will online for free, with unlimited updates.

Write your Will for free with Everywill

England and Wales

In England and Wales, we have partnered with organisations MakeAWillOnline and FreeWills to help you write your Will online.

There is no obligation to leave a gift to Free The Bears if you use these services.

Make A Will Online

You can write your Will online at a discounted rate of £60 plus VAT.

Every Will is reviewed by a qualified solicitor to ensure it reflects your wishes accurately, and if you have legal questions along the way, expert guidance is available.

For additional reassurance, the service includes complimentary access to their Capacity Vault, offering extra protection for the wishes set out in your Will.

Write your Will with MAWO

FreeWills 

You can write your Will online for free, and a practising solicitor can check it for you at no cost to you.

Write your Will with FreeWills

Scotland and Northern Ireland

We are in the process of partnering with registered Will-writing services to assist our donors who are residents in Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Please get in touch with us if you need more information, at contact@freethebears.org

When a face-to-face solicitor may be right for you

Some situations are better suited to personal advice from a solicitor in person. You may prefer this option if:

- You already have a trusted solicitor

- Your estate exceeds an inheritance tax threshold in your country

- Your affairs are complex (for example, involving trusts or overseas assets)

- There are concerns regarding mental capacity, including memory loss or dementia-related conditions.

If you choose to use your own solicitor, please ensure they include our full details, available at the bottom of this webpage.

Your privacy and your choice

If you decide to make your Will online, certain information will be shared with us, such as confirmation that a Will has been completed, the type of gift pledged, your name, year of birth, email address and postal address.

Where you have given permission, this allows us to thank you properly and keep you updated about our work.

We fully respect that some supporters prefer to leave a gift anonymously. If you would rather keep your decision private, you can request to do so with our Will partners, or with your solicitor.

Whatever you decide, and however you choose to support Free the Bears, please know how deeply grateful we are for your kindness and consideration.

Your impact

  • $1000 USD

    could provide urgent veterinary care and equipment for a bear recovering from years confined to a tiny cage.

  • $15,000 USD

    could help fund a bear rescue operation, with transport, veterinary care, and the specialist team bringing a bear to safety.

  • $100,000 USD

    could help build a brand new bear house and forest enclosure, providing a safe, enriching home for more bears in need.

“My relationship with Free the Bears doesn’t have to end with my lifetime.”

After years of supporting rescued bears, Claire Davidson has chosen to include Free the Bears in her Will.

She shares why leaving a legacy for bears matters to her, and what she hopes her gift will make possible.

Read Claire's story

Our Details

  • Australia

    Registered name: Free The Bears Ltd
    Registered address: PO Box 1393, Osborne Park Dc, WA 6916, Australia
    ABN: 23763253031
    ACN: 629120449

  • United Kingdom

    Registered name: Free The Bears UK
    Registered address: 628 High Road, South Benfleet, Essex SS7 5SU, United Kingdom
    Charity number: 1135682