Friends of Whale Wise

Become a friend of Whale Wise and be a friend to the whales. Join a passionate community of monthly donors dedicated to protecting our ocean.

A small monthly donation has huge impacts. Most charities, including Whale Wise, rely on many small donations rather than occasional large ones. Your regular contributions help us plan for the future, ensuring that we can continue our vital work to protect marine mammals and their habitats. With your support, we can make a real, lasting impact on the health of whales.

We have tailored three different monthly donor packages to give you exclusive access to our stories and foster a network of ocean ambassadors. Thank you for joining us in this journey to protect ocean ecosystems.

Want to support Whale Wise but don’t have the budget of a blue whale? For just £3 per month, you can safeguard our conservation work, covering costs such as hands-on educational tools for public engagement. Just like the small but mighty harbour porpoise, this package is full of energy and keeps you connected to the Whale Wise team. All porpoise donors receive:

• Newsletter updates
• A harbour porpoise fact sheet
• High-quality digital photos of Icelandic whales
• Friends of Whale Wise annual report: an exclusive summary of our work, with personal stories from the field and key updates
• Join our virtual Annual Whale Wise team meeting: meet the team, hear stories from the year, and be part of the conversation about what’s ahead

The orca package helps us dive deeper into our work, from field research to public advocacy. At £10 a month, your support strengthens our ability to protect marine mammals and understand the challenges they face. You’ll also play a key role in our public engagement efforts, receiving educational resources that help you connect with the ocean in meaningful, responsible ways. All orca donors receive:

• Newsletter updates
• An orca fact sheet
• High-quality digital photos of Icelandic whales
• Friends of Whale Wise annual report: an exclusive summary of our work, with personal stories from the field and key updates
• Join our virtual Annual Whale Wise team meeting: meet the team, hear stories from the year, and be part of the conversation about what’s ahead
• An e-guide to the whales of Iceland, with tips for identifying different species
• An e-guide to land-based whale-watching (with a focus on Iceland) and ethical ecotourism

The blue whale package fuels our most ambitious work. For £20 a month, you’re directly supporting impactful projects such as long-term hydrophone deployments and research expeditions around Iceland—initiatives that deepen our understanding of whale behaviour and the changing ocean. As a Blue Whale supporter, you’ll receive exclusive content as a thank-you for for your commitment to marine conservation. Blue Whale donors receive:

• Newsletter updates
• A blue whale fact sheet
• High-quality digital photos of Icelandic whales
• Friends of Whale Wise annual report: an exclusive summary of our work, with personal stories from the field and key updates
• Join our virtual Annual Whale Wise team meeting: meet the team, hear stories from the year, and be part of the conversation about what’s ahead
• An e-guide to the whales of Iceland, with tips for identifying different species
• An e-guide to land-based whale-watching (with a focus on Iceland) and ethical ecotourism
• An annual personalised video message from the field
• Adopt a whale of your choice, and receive updates throughout your membership

Why we’re going digital

We are committed to keeping your donations focused on the whales. That’s why everything you receive as part of your Friends of Whale Wise subscription will be delivered via email—no physical items will be sent. This decision allows us to allocate every penny towards our conservation efforts, rather than spending it on shipping or manufacturing costs. We’ve also made this choice because we want to reduce waste and be more eco-friendly—minimising environmental impact and helping protect the very creatures we work to conserve.

British taxpayers are able to claim Gift Aid on their monthly donation, increasing the impact of your contribution. To manage an existing subscription, click here. Thank you for supporting our mission to study and protect whales.