Frequently asked questions

Your gift buys food, medication and medical supplies for animals in need. It pays for medical costs such as treatments and life-saving surgery, funds neutering and spaying projects that tackle the stray animal problem, and covers transport so that supplies reach the places where they are needed most. All medical care is provided through licensed veterinarians.

We aim for 100%. Payment providers charge transaction fees on online payments: we lose almost 5% on every online gift, which is why you can choose to cover those fees yourself. A bank transfer to BE88 0019 3976 1641 costs us nothing.

No. Sanco Foundation cannot issue Belgian tax certificates (fiscaal attest) at this time, so your gift is not tax-deductible. For every online gift you do receive a payment receipt by email.

Online you can pay with Bancontact, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, iDEAL | Wero or SEPA direct debit. You can also make a bank transfer to BE88 0019 3976 1641 (BIC GEBABEBB) in the name of Sanco Foundation, with the reference “Gift”.

Yes. Online gifts are processed through Donorbox, a donation platform for non-profit organisations. Payments are handled by established payment providers such as Stripe and PayPal over a secure connection. Sanco never sees or stores your card details.

Yes, at any time. For monthly gifts Donorbox automatically creates an account for you and emails you the login details. Use it to change the amount or stop your gift. Prefer not to do it online? Email donaties@sanco.org and we will take care of it.

Absolutely. Your company can make a one-off or recurring gift through the business donation form or by bank transfer to BE88 0019 3976 1641. Donations in kind, such as food, supplies or medical supplies, are very welcome too.

No. A gift is a donation, so there is no invoice, and Sanco cannot issue Belgian tax certificates at this time. Your company does receive a payment receipt for the gift. For questions about how to book it, please check with your accountant.

Yes. You can include Sanco Foundation vzw (company number 0792.367.066) in your will through a universal legacy, a legacy by universal title or a specific legacy. We recommend discussing this with a notary. Read more on our legacy giving page.

Unopened or properly resealed dry and wet food, treats and chews, and supplies in good condition: beds, blankets (fleece preferred), litter trays and cat litter, leads, harnesses, food and water bowls, toys, scratching posts, crates and grooming supplies. We always urgently need dry cat food. See the full list.

Email donaties@sanco.org with what you would like to donate and how much, ideally with photos. We prefer larger quantities. Only have a small amount? Get in touch anyway: there may be a volunteer near you where you can drop it off.

Veterinary medication, flea and tick treatments, dewormers and medical supplies are very welcome. We accept unopened medication up to two years past its expiry date, but not opened liquid medication that has expired. Everything is assessed and used by licensed veterinarians.

Sanco Foundation is a Belgian non-profit association (vzw), founded on 12 October 2022 and based in Tremelo (Flemish Brabant), with company number 0792.367.066. Its chair is a licensed Belgian veterinarian. We collect money, food, supplies and medication and make sure they reach animals that need them most, in Belgium and abroad.

No. Sanco makes no distinction between Belgium and abroad: we always look at where the need is greatest at that moment. We support shelters and animal welfare organisations in Belgium and abroad, including by transporting relief supplies and sending veterinarians into the field.

Email info@sanco.org and tell us how you would like to help: collecting donations, fundraisers and events, raising funds or putting your own skills to work. We will then get in touch. More on our volunteering page.

By donating surplus medication, food or medical supplies, or by helping hands-on at shelters and neutering and spaying projects abroad. We are happy to put you in touch with organisations on the ground. For any veterinary procedure we always draw up a written agreement. Read more for veterinarians.

Email info@sanco.org for general questions or donaties@sanco.org for questions about donations, supplies and businesses. All our details are on the contact page.