Become a Golden Bird Patron

Golden Bird Patrons: A community that makes a meaningful contribution to the conservation of South Africa’s natural heritage

Golden Bird Patrons are individuals, trusts, foundations, and companies united by a shared purpose: safeguarding South Africa’s birdlife and natural heritage.

Through their generosity, Patrons provide vital unrestricted funding which empowers BirdLife South Africa to sustain its operations, retain exceptional staff, invest in critical infrastructure, and respond swiftly and strategically to urgent conservation priorities.

By contributing R25,000, R50,000, R75,000, or R100,000 annually to BirdLife South Africa, our valued supporters enjoy:

  • A closer, more personal connection with BirdLife South Africa.
  • Meaningful engagement with conservation through exclusive insights into the impact of their support.
  • Invitations to exclusive events and unique experiences.
  • Priority access and booking for BirdLife South Africa events.
  • Tax-deductible benefits.

BirdLife South Africa is a registered non-profit organisation (registration number: 001-298 NPO) and a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO exemption number 930 004 518). Donations are tax-deductible up to a limit of 10% of your taxable income.

 

Join a powerful network of changemakers safeguarding Africa’s birds and their habitats – for today and the future.

 

To sign up, please download and complete the form below and send it to:

Mark D. Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, BirdLife South Africa

Email: ceo@birdlife.org.za

If you would like more information, please contact Tarryn McKechnie at: tarryn.mckechnie@birdlife.org.za

Golden Bird Patrons 2025

Golden Pipit

R100 000 per annum

Alex Barrell

Roeloff Botha

Alison Bradshaw

Briandez Legacy Trust

Tanya Browne

David Chamberlain

Philip Chamberlain

Chris & Barbara Cory

Felix Schneier Foundation

Anne-Marie Ferreira

Don Hairs

Kirby Group Engineering South Africa

Tasso Leventis

Nedbank

Nicky Oppenheimer

Michael Pimstein

Remgro Management Services

Gaynor Rupert

Mark Shuttleworth

Simon Stekhoven

The Mapula Trust

Esther van der Hoven

Golden-breasted Bunting

R75 000 per annum

Stuart & Sandy Bird

African Golden Weaver

R50 000 per annum

Amanda Ackerman

Geoff & Mary Ball

Esstee Building Material Merchants

Ken Collins Charitable Trust

Simon Milne

Simon Susman

African Golden Oriole

R25 000 per annum

Rob & Eveline Abendanon

Ismail Bhorat

Nadya Bhorat

Maureen Dixon

Pat & Karin Goss

Grant Paola

Paul & Jeanne Harris

Robert Harvey

Douglas Hoernle

Ross Hunter

Golden Fleece Merinos

Kwikbuild Cement

Jason McCormick

John McCormick

Mike McGrath

Grant Paola

Nick & Jane Prentice

Gianni Ravazzotti

Mark & Christine Read

Mark Ridl

Tony & Carol Ridl

Brian Roberts

Royal Malewane

Kerry Rudd

Rainer Scherzinger

Shaun Schneier

Angus Sholto-Douglas

The George Skinner Trust

Marc Solomon

Mike Strong

Surgical & Ophthalmic Supplies

Stephan Terblanche

Brett & Elizabeth Thornton-Dibb

The Royal Portfolio Foundation

The Silo Hotel

Diana van Niekerk

Hannes Visagie

Diana van Niekerk