Welcome to the home of The Predator Conservation Trust

Welcome to the home of the Predator Conservation Trust. We are a registered UK charity (charity number 1099452).

Large carnivore populations in Africa have decreased substantially in the past five decades. This has been attributed largely to increased conflict with human development resulting in contraction of the ranges of most species to their confinement to marginal habitats and within protected areas. However even protected areas do not offer full protection and large carnivore species often cause livestock losses along the borders and are persecuted.

Large carnivores form the spearhead of conflict between the ever increasing human population and their natural resources. Unless sound conservation practises that include effective conflict resolution and sustainable utilisation based on ecological data are implemented soon, along with education of people about the importance of conserving such species, then the survival prospects of these and other wildlife species are dismal.

Sound ecological data such as reliable population estimate, distribution and population demography are crucial in the implementation of conservation strategies.

The Predator Conservation Trust in the UK raises funds for such research and education work.

How will PCT use any funds raised ?

PCT will only fund specific projects after a fully costed proposal has been received and considered by the PCT committee.  This allows us to keep control of how any money raised is used to ensure that it fits in with our objectives.  We have no paid staff which enables all the money we make to go into conservation in the field.

What are the objectives of PCT ?

The declared objectives of Predator Conservation Trust, as specified in the Deed of Trust are as follows...

• To advance the education of the public in the knowledge of those endangered species which are rare or threatened with extinction
• To promote the conservation of any such species in any of their forms and in any parts of the world for the benefit of such species and the public
• To promote education and research into rare and endangered species by the support of studies and educational activities and to publish the results of all such study and research

 For more information on what being a UK registered charity means, visit our Charity information page

Who's Who at Predator Conservation Trust in the UK

The UK board of Trustees is as follows

Jean May:  Jean is a Registered Nurse currently working as a Medical Summarizer for a Family Doctor practice.  Before helping found the Predator Conservation Trust Jean was Membership Secretary and Chair of Africat UK.  Jean is our Chairman.

Edwin Collins:  Edwin is a retired farmer and art dealer who has travelled extensively in Africa and has supported conservation projects for many years

Anthony May:  Anthony is a Telecommunications Design Engineer.  Anthony designs and manages the PCT website and produces the quarterly newsletters.

Simon Marsh: Simon is currently working on a farm and previously worked for many years in zoological collections. During his career he has worked with a wide variety of animals and had the opportunity to work abroad and spent 6 months in Namibia assisting Lise Hanssen with her work including the Kunene Lion study, carnivore relocation, the Atlas project amongst other work. Simon has travelled extensively and recently completed a 7 month trip around the world.  Simon is our treasurer.

How can I get in touch ?

You can contact us in several ways:

email:  Either using the Contact Us form on this website, or emailing us at info@predatorconservation.com

Phone: You can contact Jean May on 01244-381429

Post:  You can write to us at  29 Pensby Avenue, Upton, Chester, CH2 2DD

 

Some PCT supporters enjoy a drink with Lise Hanssen at her farm in Namibia

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