If you like our animals, you now have the chance to help us look after the native rare breeds which are kept on the farm.
You can adopt an animal for a donation of just £12.50 per year which entitles you to an adoption pack containing:
- a certificate suitable for framing
- a photo of your adopted animal
- a factsheet about your animal
- a bi-annual newsletter containing all the latest news from the farm and the museum
Adopting an animal also makes a perfect gift for birthdays, Christmas or any other special occasion. Simply fill in your details with the gift recipient's name and address on the application form and we will do the rest. Please tell us if the adoption pack should be sent to you or directly to the gift recipient.
Adopting by Standing Order
You can adopt any of our animals for just £12.50 per year. If you sign up for Standing Order payments you have no extra paperwork to fill out when you want to renew your adoption. You will also receive one complimentary tickets to Bede's World.
How to Apply
- Choose your animal - see details opposite
- Download an application form which you can fill in and return to us by post
Please telephone us on (0191) 489 2106 if you have any queries.
Special offer
Make your payment by Standing Order by filling in and returning the form provided, and we will send you a complimentary ticket for one person to Bede's World.
Gift Aid
You can increase your donation by allowing us to claim back the tax from your adoption through Gift Aid. This is a scheme set up by the government which allows registered charities to claim 28p for every £1 donated. This makes your donation go even further at no extra cost to you. For more information pick up a leaflet at reception. You must be a UK taxpayer in order to help us in this way. Please sign on the application form if you would like to donate your adoption fee through Gift Aid. Your details will remain confidential and will only be used to claim back tax and to process your application.
Payment Details
Choose your method of payment, then download, fill out, and return the application form by post or in person to: Bede's World, Church Bank, Jarrow, NE32 3DY
Bede's World is a Registered Charity No. 1009881
Please allow 21 days to process your application.
