The Big Charity Guide - Issue 1 Animal Welfare

“Th e charity that cares 24 hours a day”, “Run by people who care, supported by people who care”

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Animals In Distress

Animal welfare edition Nov 2014

Every penny counts

so please donate today.

Helping to Give Homeless Pets the Loving Home they Deserve

Take Steps To PreventAnimal Cruelty

“Securing safe forest habitat is the single - most important thing we can do to save the orangutan from extinction”

“Sometimes the charity Is the help at

Th e end of the line”

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Welcome To Our Animal Welfare Edition

2014/2015

In This Issue:Friends Of ConservationOne Kind UfawAnimals In DistressRSPCABritish BeeKeepersOrangutan Land TrustManchester Dogs HomeThe Lord Whisky Sanctuary FundHeartbeat Home for HorseThe Donkey SanctuaryCaring for Animals Pine RidgeThe Humane Research Trust

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“The charity that cares 24 hours a day”, “Run by people who care, supported by people who care”


Animals In Distress

Animal welfare edition Nov 2014

Every penny counts



Take Steps To PreventAnimal Cruelty

“Securing safe forest habitat is the single - most important thing we can do to save the orangutan from extinction”

“Sometimes the charity Is the help at

The end of the line”

FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION

Friends of Conservation (FOC) started operations in the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve (MMNR), a protected area of approximately 1,510 km3 in 1982. Today FOC runs programmes outside the Reserve, in an area that forms part of the greater Mara ecosystem, working closely with local people to conserve endangered wildlife and threatened habitats. Communities are encouraged to use natural resources more sustainably, whilst improving their livelihoods. The charity also supports international NGO partners with similar objectives.

Friends of Conservation is involved in the following areas of activity:

• Environmental education programmes• Wildlife monitoring / Anti-poaching campaigns• Human / wildlife conflict management• Reforestation initiatives• Alternative fuel and energy programmes• Promoting sustainable tourism

T he Black Rhino is one of the most endangered species in Africa

and widespread poaching in the MMNR in the 1970’s and 1980’s reduced a population of 108 to fewer than thirteen animals. Acting upon this, FOC and partners introduced a monitoring and protection programme and over a 10 year period were able to halt the decline. When the programme was handed over to the Masai Mara Reserve Authorities in 1996, the population was around forty, a much more

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

viable number.FOC continue to provide training, funding and equipment for a team of Community Rangers, who are elected by and from the Maasai people.They conduct regular patrols on foot, aiming to combat poaching for bush

meat, logging and other illegal activities.‘Rhino Walks,’ organised by the charity, bring school groups into the Masai Mara National Reserve and over 150 participants including students, teachers and club patrons enjoyed visits last year.

Many would not have been in a vehicle before (a 28-seater bus is used on the trips) and these excursions provide an ideal opportunity to find out about the natural world, encouraging people to see wildlife as an asset rather than as competition for resources.

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A n i m a l s k e p t a s p e t s a n d t h e p e t t r a d e -

K e y r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s :

The Pet Animals Act 1951 must be updated so that it effectively

regulates retail and wholesale suppliers and internet sales.

Legislation to introduce a ‘positive list’ approach to the keeping

of exotic species with a view to reducing the number and types

of non-domesticated birds, mammals, fish and reptiles in private

keeping.

A n i m a l s u s e d i n f o o d p r o d u c t i o n - K e y r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s :

Positive standards to ensure a life worth

living for farmed animals. Public

procurement policies to promote animal

welfare.An end to painful mutilations.

Shorter journey times to slaughter capped

at eight hours. Licensing of livestock farms

to achieve increased welfare conditions.

A n i m a l s u s e d i n e x p e r i m e n t s - K e y r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s :

Support, promote and invest in replacement as the most

mportant of the Three Rs.Timetabled phase-out of primate use,

starting with wild-caught primates.Encourage data-sharing.

streamline validation of alternatives

HumanKind. AnimalKind. OneKind

OneKind is a UK-based animal protection charity which exists

to end animal suffering. We work to improve the lives of

animals by effecting positive change through high profile

campaigns, political lobbying, investigations, public education and

research. With just a few months until the next General Election

now is the time to make sure animals are not forgotten as political

parties start to publish their pledges ahead of voters going to the

polls in May.

Animal welfare is an issue of significant importance to the UK

electorate being the fourth most popular ‘cause’ for charity

donations after medical research, hospitals and children’s

charities, according to the UK Giving Survey in 2012. Voters

regularly write to their MPs and other representatives to voice

their concern about animal welfare and general concern for

animals has been illustrated repeatedly in European surveys on

public attitudes.

This strength of feeling among the public makes us a

fundamentally compassionate nation which can lead by example

and help to bring change for animals around the world. However,

even in the UK there are too many animals suffering needlessly

and too many animal welfare issues still needing to be addressed.

Ultimately, attitudes need to change so that animals are

appreciated, respected and celebrated for what they are

different from us, but just as valuable in their own right. OneKind

believes in and promotes the scientific concept of animal

sentience, which means that non-human animals have a level of

awareness and the ability to feel and suffer in ways that are

comparable, if not identical, to ours. Naturally, the extent to which

this resembles human awareness and feelings varies from species

to species - but in principle, we believe that all animals with

similar physiology, biology and nervous systems should be treated

as equally sentient.

Compassion, respect and protection of animals must be the responsibility of everyone. Parliament can make a

huge difference by setting a clear agenda to prioritise the welfare and protection of animals.

The OneKind Manifesto hopes to influence and encourage policy makers towards an agenda which

recognises the importance of animal welfare by making recommendations in five key areas.

We l f a r e o f a n i m a l s i n t h e W i l d - K e y r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s :

Establish a Wild Animal Welfare Council

Ban the manufacture, possession and use of all snares

End the badger cull in favour of a programme of

vaccination Increase resources to tackle wildlife crime

Uphold the Hunting Act 2004 and encourage more

stringent enforcement

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HumanKind. AnimalKind. OneKind

Further information on the OneKind Manifesto can be found on our website www.onekind.org or if you would like a copy sent to you please email [email protected] or call the office on 0131 225 6039.

DonateAs a small organisation that does not receive government or lottery funding we rely solely on fundraising donations and legacies. Without all our wonderful OneKind supporters and volunteers who help raise funds for our campaigning work, quite simply, we couldn’t do the work we do.

It’s easy to donate to OneKind to help us make a valuable difference to animals.

You can donate online at www.onekind.org/take_action/donate/,

by calling us on 0131 225 6039 or by post to

10 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh EH2 4PG.

Compassion, respect and protection of animals must be the responsibility of everyone. Parliament can make a

huge difference by setting a clear agenda to prioritise the welfare and protection of animals.

The OneKind Manifesto hopes to influence and encourage policy makers towards an agenda which

recognises the importance of animal welfare by making recommendations in five key areas.

A n i m a l s u s e d f o r e n t e r t a i n m e n t - K e y r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s :

Support for circus Bill introduced in Westminster to stop animals

being exploited in British circuses.

The OneKind vision is a world in which people live harmoniously

with animals, and treat them with compassion, because they value

and respect them.

The OneKind mission is to inspire a movement of people who

respect animals, value them, enjoy them and protect them, to

create a better world for all.

The OneKind approach recognises animals as sentient beings and

builds on the connections between people, animals and the

natural world in a positive, inspiring and practical way.

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Ways To DonateMost Animal Charities rely heavily on donations from kind benefactors in order to continue their

worthwhile work.

Fundraising: The act of collecting or producing money for a particular purpose, especially for a charity.

Online Donations: An act or instance of presenting something as a gift, grant, or contribution through their donation link online.

Donations:One-off donations or regularly monthly donations via your Bank are always welcome. Alternatively, you may wish to leave a donation as a legacy in your Will.

Sponsor An Animal:Most Animal Charities offer supporters the opportunity to Sponsor one of the animals in the Charity's care, enabling you to commit to the animal on a long term basis; with the Charity providing you with regular updates to keep you informed on the animal's progress.

Become a friend:Becoming a Friend of the animals in the Charity is yet another way many Animal Charities are able to raise funds. By pledging a regular annual donation, supporters receive the Charity's Newsletters keeping them up-to-date with the latest project being undertaken by the Charity and showing how supporters play an important part in sustaining the Charity's future.

It's worth noting that if you pay income tax and signify that you want us to claim Gift Aid, that enables Animal Charities to claim tax back

for your donation.

Alternatively, most Animal Charities also welcome supporters who wish to pledge their support for the charity in a more 'hands-on' way by

volunteering their time to help with administration, or with organising fund-raising events etc, etc.

Since it was founded by the late Bernard Cuff in 1958 the Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary has re-homed several thousands of unwanted

dogs into responsible loving homes. The Sanctuary is now run by Bernard's widow Connie who explained to us the main aims of the charity:

"As well as providing a temporary home for strays and unwanted dogs, the Sanctuary also helps elderly and needy families with veterinary costs, as well as supporting like minded organizations with neutering and spaying costs throughout the UK.

All dogs are fully vaccinated, neutered, wormed and chipped prior to being re-homed. As a non-destruct organisation, we place no time limit on how long the dogs can stay at the Sanctuary until the right home can be found."

Covering Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, theSanctuary (Registered Charity No. 256728) relies heavily on donations from kind benefactors in order to continue its worthwhile work in finding loving homes for strays and unwanted dogs.

To Find Out More Please Contact:Mrs Connie Cuff

PINE RIDGE DOG SANCTUARYPriory Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8RJ

Tel/Fax: 01344 882689Email: [email protected]


If you are an animal lover and would like to offer your support to the charity you can make a one-off donation, or arrange to make regular monthly payments via your bank. Perhaps you would prefer to support the charity after your death by leaving a legacy.

Alternatively, you can become a friend of Pine Ridge or undertake to raise money through sponsorship for a fund-raising event involving family and friends.Whether your donation is small, large or volunteering your time, the Sanctuary and the dogs will be extremely grateful for your support, which will be instrumental in enabling Pine Ridge to continue its work in giving the dogs the love and care they deserve.

Animals In Distress

“The charity that cares 24 hours a day”, “Run by people who care, supported by people who care”


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Founded in 1967, Animals in Distress (AID) aim to alleviate the suffering of sick and injured animals.

The charity’s work involves the care of strays, abandoned animals, cruelty cases and road traffic accidents.

The abandoning of animals sees puppies and kittens dumped in dustbins and even rivers and canals. Dogs are left tied to lamp posts or outside shops and animals are even thrown from windows or down rubbish chutes. Pets may be left with vets when the bill is too high; vets then contact AID to help. People may also move house – leaving the animals at their old address without food or water.

Sadly, the biggest number of pets are discarded around Christmas, although the practice of getting rid of pets to make way for a new baby; because the pet is too expensive or simply because the novelty has worn off goes on all year round, as does under feeding, beating and general neglect.The best way to prevent unwanted pets is not to allow them in the first place. AID neuters all domesticated animals in their care and provides a service to neuter owned pets from 5 months. AID also microchip all dogs and puppies.

Animals in Distress provide love, loyalty, companionship and true friendship. The charity are regularly asked to help people. Often, a person living alone may be taken ill – AID is asked to help or to arrange care for their pet; likewise if an owner is sent to prison or made homeless. In these cases, owners can be assured that their pet will be well cared for, with food; warmth, love and proper veterinary treatment.

The charity provides a 24-hour rescue service, veterinary treatment, neutering and a micro-chipping scheme. The charitable organisation strive to provide valuable education, advice programmes and work experience placements that assist pet owners and help animals that are neglected or living in a degree of distress.

AID runs two sanctuaries in Irlam and Littleborough. Each sanctuary is open from 10am until 4pm, seven days a week. The homes are checked and new adoptee. AID’s Retirement Home provides long term care to older larger animals.Animals in Distress cannot survive without the help of its supporters. The two animal sanctuaries struggle through rising vet’s fees, food, mortgage, insurance and transport costs, meaning resources are often stretched to the limit.

Donations are always gratefully received whether on a regular basis in the form of covenants and

standing orders or by means of saving pet food; saleable good for charity shops or collecting recyclable aluminium cans, newspaper and shredded paper. These can then be deposited at sanctuaries or at any of AID’s charity shops.

Fundraising is also appreciated, supporters can arrange

For further information, please call Animals in Distress on

01706 371 731 or visit the charity's website at www.animals-in-distress.co.uk

Animals In Distress

Matilda and her pals

Rose the goat

Basil and Merlin the donkeys

Rodney or Blossom the ornamental pigs

Shelley the owl

Alpacca

Peacocks Treacle The Shetland

Further details can be found at www.animals-in-distress.co.uk/donations

Memberships to the Animals in Distress charity are available for a yearly subscription of as little as £6. Members will receive newsletters informing them of the work that is being done, as well as forthcoming events. Supporters can also sponsor an animal.

Further details can be found at www.animals-in-distress.co.uk/sponsor-an-animal



The RSPCA was founded in 1824, then known as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals;Queen Victoria gave permission to add the royal R in 1840 resulting in the RSPCA as the charity

is known worldwide today.The current RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield & District Branch site is quite small and located in the town centre. The ultimate aim is to one day have a countryside location, where the team can expand their activities and where volunteers can walk and train the dogs in open space, as well as setting up a visitor and education centre.

As an independent registered charity, the branch is responsible for raising the funds locally to carry out their day-to-day operational activities and to support the pet owning community. In order to sustain financial security and to enable the branch to continue successfully into the future, the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield & District Branch need to raise in the region of £650,000 each year through fundraising events, charity shops, donations and legacies.

The RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield & District Branch is an independent registered charity that works under the auspices of the RSPCA nationally, working in the local area to support the welfare work of the Society. The branch has had a presence in the town of Halifax since the early 1900’s; the current animal centre was opened in 1981 and is located within the town centre at Wade Street, Halifax.

In 2010 the Huddersfield branch merged with Halifax and then became the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield & District Branch.

A local board of elected trustees oversees the branch, and operational activities are carried out by a team of dedicated staff and volunteers. The branch supports the work of the National Society Inspectors, looking after the animals they rescue at their animal centre, many of which have been ill-treated, neglected, or abused in the hands of their former owners. Some are under the branch's care for only a few days, others can be looked after for many months, whilst their owners are under investigation and/or prosecution.

Every year, the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield & District Branch re-home in the region of 1,000 animals. The rescue centre takes in dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and a variety of small furries, and will never put a rehomeable animal to sleep. Many of the animals in their care need extensive veterinary treatment and rehabilitation before being found new loving homes.

The branch also works in the local community to promote responsible pet ownership and operate a scheme for neutering and micro-chipping pets whose owners are receiving benefits or low incomes.

The branch operate a scheme specifically for the re-homing of elderly animals – the Elderly Animal

Re-homing Scheme affectionately known as 'EARS'.

It is relatively common for dogs and cats over the age of 10 years to arrive at the animal centre, often due to their owner’s ill health or death, but few prospective adopters want to take on such an animal, mainly because of the possible financial implications. Animals on the scheme can be adopted for a reduced fee and the adopter then makes a monthly payment to the branch that then qualifies them for many benefits of the scheme i.e. Booster vaccinations, routine worming, access to the animal centre vet, emergency care if an owner is hospitalised. Should the adopter at any time become unable to look after the animal, the rescue centre will take it back into their care to be re-homed again via the scheme.

The EARS scheme is especially popular with elderly people who enjoy the companionship of a pet and feel safe in the knowledge they have the support of the scheme.

How you can support the branch:

Become a fosterer – care for an animal in your own home, this can be a mum cat with kittens, or an animal in need of extra care and support i.e. recovering from an operation or a pet on the EARS scheme. Full support is given and all food and equipment provided.

Support the shop- Donate to our shops- to support the costs of the Animal Centre and caring for the animals, the branch operates 8 charity shops within the branch area which always need stock, and your donations would be gratefully received.

Become a volunteer - there are lots of opportunities from cat socialising to working in one of the shops, fundraising to fostering - all help is welcomed.

Donate food, bedding and toys for the animals – no gift is too small.Support the Animal Centre shop; selling all well-known brands of pet food and accessories as well as veterinary products to keep pets in good health. All profits help to support the animals in the centre's care.

Join one of the schemes and become a regular giver from as little as £3 per month – choose from Friends of Animals in Need (FANS), Sponsor an Animal Space or the Twilight Scheme to support animals on the EARS scheme.

Leave a legacy specifically to the branch – to ensure your wishes are carried out you will need to ensure you include the registered charity no. 225575 and that you state your bequest is for the benefit of the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield & District Branch. The branch also operates a 'Willing to Care when you are no longer there' scheme; giving owners the opportunity to make provisions for their pets when they die.

Raise funds for the branch – organise your own event or join in with one of the centre's. From running in a marathon to baking a cake - all support will be valued.

Full details of all the above can be found on the branch website at

www.rspca-halifaxandhuddersfield.org.uk or by contacting one of the following:

RSPCA Animal Centre, Wade Street, Halifax,

West Yorkshire HX1 1SNTel. 01422 365628

or email [email protected]

RSPCA Charity Shop Collections – Tel. 01422 362461

RSPCA Branch Office, Queens Hall, Halifax

HX1 3NS Tel. 01422 341160

RSPCA Fundraising Tel. 07538114079

or email [email protected]

For further information, please call the National Beekeeping Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LG 0871 811 2282 or 0871 811 2337, Email enquiries to: [email protected] or visit the charity's website at: www.bbka.org.uk

By planting for honeybees we can provide the forage (flowering plants) they need from early spring right through to early winter. In doing so we also support bumblebees, solitary bees, hoverflies and other pollinators with the continuous supply of the pollen and nectar they require at every stage of their lifecycle. In turn this creates habitats, which in turn provides berries and seeds for other wildlife such as birds, small mammals and other insects, thereby improving biodiversity.

Honeybees are natures’ pollination army. However, they face their own problems such as the Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) weakening their defences against bee diseases, as well as imminent threats from Small Hive Beetle and the Asian Hornet.

BBKA provides access to training, information resources and an extensive assessment programme. Enabling beekeepers throughout the UK to enhance their skills and knowledge in how to overcome the problems that bees face in and around the hive.

As a leading beekeeping organisation the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA), established in 1874, have sought at every stage to keep honeybees needs at the top of the agenda and are pleased that the Government is supporting this through the National Pollinator Strategy, of which the charity are a key stakeholder.

In the quest to keep the colonies of bees alive throughout what have been times of great change, the BBKA has campaigned, informed, educated and worked in partnerships to secure the needs of our bees with and on behalf of the 24,500 Beekeepers the organisation represents.

The BBKA's beekeeping activities support over 260 local communities in the collection of swarms, working with schools and environmental partners. Working with businesses, the charity have through information and research results, helped to improve the provision of pollen and nectar rich forage within the urban and farmed environment throughout the country.

Charity no. 212025

British Beekeepers Association: Keeping The Hives Alive!!

For further information, please call the National Beekeeping Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LG 0871 811 2282 or 0871 811 2337, Email enquiries to: [email protected] or visit the charity's website at: www.bbka.org.uk

Become a Friend of the Honey

Bee, Donate & Get Involved

NOW, to help keep the hives alive

and the honeybee to thrive.

Through knowledge they in turn help to keep the hives alive and in turn ensure there is a pollinator resource available, to enable fruits and crops to be produced as well as flowers, trees and shrubs to reproduce.

One in three mouthfuls of the food we eat is reliant on pollination at a time when a crisis is threatening the world's honeybees. For instance, our everyday breakfast items such as coffee, fruit & nut packed breakfast cereals are reliant on pollination.

Without the honeybee, we would exist primarily on a wind pollinated diet. The variety, we have come to enjoy, would be limited - achieving our five-a-day would much harder to realise.

The BBKA invests in research into honeybee health, Varroa and related matters, as Government investment has declined. The charity's supporter scheme, Friends of the Honey Bee aim is to raise funds for Varroa research, as well as positively promoting planting for honeybees, what to plant when, what the bees need and promoting the benefits that it will bring.

While also supporting schools up and down the country, setting up apiaries and establishing young beekeeper networks.

The name orangutan comes from the Malay “orang” meaning person and “hutan” meaning forest,

so the orangutan is literally a “person of the forest.” One of the most intelligent animal species on the planet,

the orangutan shares 97% of its DNA with humans, making it one of our closest relatives.

Orangutan Land Trust was founded in 2009 with the mission to enable sustainable solutions for the long-term survival of the orangutan in the wild, by securing safe areas of forest for their continued existence.The single greatest threat to the survival of the orangutan is the conversion of their forest to agriculture and other degradation of their habitat. In Indonesia, close to 80% of orangutans exist outside of protected areas. And in both Malaysia and Indonesia, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak, Kalimantan and Sumatra, new frontiers are being targeted for oil palm development, logging and mining. In order to save the species, as well as the rest of the immeasurable biodiversity that shares its habitat, development must only proceed in the most sustainable way possible. Whilst recognising that countries like Indonesia and Malaysia have every right to develop economically and the private sector has the right to do business, the organisation believe the rights of all can be maintained through careful planning and the use of sustainable practices which avoid, minimise and mitigate environmental impacts.

As a result of deforestation, orangutans are deprived of appropriate shelter and food. In desperation, starving orangutans venture into newly-planted areas of oil palm. Here, they break open young plants to get to the nutritionally-poor soft inner shoots and, in doing so, destroy the possibility of these plants developing into fruit-bearing trees. As such, the orangutans have come to be regarded as agricultural pests, to be eradicated.

NGOs and local authorities manage to rescue some of these orangutans. These rescues have resulted in rescue centres being filled beyond capacity. With over 1200 orangutans now in rescue centres, funding is urgently needed to secure safe forests in which to release these victims, and to open space for new arrivals to begin their journey back to the wild.

Forests. For Orangutans. Forever.

To find out more, please visit www.forests4orangutans.org

November is the height of the ‘Burning Season’ in Indonesia. The forest becomes engulfed in flames when fires are illegally set to clear areas of rainforest for commercial gain. Fire-fighting at this time of year is highly expensive and, therefore funding is needed to support efforts to reduce the impact that forest fires have on orangutans and the ecosystem.

The Orangutan Land Trust pursue their mission in three key ways. First, by encouraging policy makers to develop and implement strong policies and to uphold existing laws that contribute to orangutan conservation. Secondly, by supporting in-country initiatives and efforts to help deliver their aims to protect the orangutan and its habitat. And finally, by developing appropriate and responsible partnerships to deliver tangible outcomes on the ground.

The forest, and the biodiversity within it, supply environmental services both locally and globally: potential for pharmaceutical prospecting, management of water systems and regulation of the water cycle, timber and non-timber forest products, livelihoods and sustenance for local communities and indigenous peoples, and mitigation of climate change, etc.

Put simply, by saving the orangutan, you save the forest, and ultimately, save the planet.

The vital work carried out by OLT has attracted the attention of Hollywood Life of Pi Director, Ang Lee, who is now a patron of the charity.

How to help• Support Orangutan Land Trust to provide sustain-able, long-term solutions which protect the orangutan in the wild. Become a member, adopt an orangutan or make a donation.

• Use smart consumerism: Insist that products using palm oil use only deforestation-free, Certified Sustain-able Palm Oil; purchase only wood and paper products that bear the FSC logo.

• Help raise awareness through friends, family and community and via social networking

The Orangutan Land Trust is backed by a Scientific Advisory Board made up of some of the best minds working in orangutan and forest conservation.

With expertise across a number of disciplines and specialities, the charity consider where the greatest needs and best possible outcomes can be found, backed by sound science.

By saving the orangutan, you save the forest, and ultimately, save the planet.

www.forests4orangutans.org

100% of donations made to Orangutan Land Trust are

used to support real, on-the-ground conservation

activities.

The staff and trustees of Manchester Dogs’ Home have expressed their enormous gratitude for the huge support received from the public following the devastating fire which engulfed the site on 11th September 2014. All of the surviving dogs are now being cared for – the majority of them going to sister site Cheshire Dogs’ Home near Warrington – and those in need of veterinary treatment have been receiving it.

The Dogs’ Home was inundated with messages of support from members of the public and local businesses. Donations can still be made via www.justgiving.com/dogshome.

Other charities stepped in immediately to help, for which the Dogs’ Home is also very grateful.While the charity now needs to assess the situation and determine next steps, Manchester Dogs’ Home would like to commend its staff, many of whom witnessed atrocious sights on the evening.

The Dogs’ Home also gratefully appreciated the help received from members of the public who helped both practically and financially.

Manchester Dogs Home would also like to express their enormous gratitude to the local community for their wonderful help during this sad event. The Home's heartfelt thanks also go out to the Emergency Services for their consummate professionalism and caring assistance.

Manchester Dogs Home Update

“We would also like to thank all of the wonderful people from all over the UK and further afield for their generosity and support,

our sad story seems to have touched so many people all over the World,”

The Lord Whisky

Sanctuary Fund

The Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund Is A Lifeline For Animals Of All Kinds

The Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund (Registered charity 283483) was established in 1981 to support the work of The Park House Animal Sanctuary. Surrounded by 16 acres of specially grown paddocks in the beautiful Kent countryside, we offer a safe haven

to any animal in need, both domestic and wild. No animal accepted into the sanctuary is ever put to sleep, unless it cannot enjoy a good quality of life.

The charity gets its’ unusual name from Whisky, a Jack Russell who came to the sanctuary at the age of 4 years, having had six previous homes. He lived with founder, Margaret Todd and her family until he had to be put down at the age of 22 years. His personality led Margaret to believe that a sanctuary was needed to care for animals just like him and the charity was founded in 1981 to support the sanctuary and to ensure its’ work could continue for years to come. Margaret was awarded the MBE for her contribution to animal welfare in 1993.

Since then, the charity has cared for hundreds of animals including horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, dogs and cats as well as smaller animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. We have on average 200 animals in residence who have come to us as the victims of neglect, cruelty, desertion or simply due to domestic upheaval. The charity’s aims are adhered to without exception and the interest of each individual animal is our primary concern. Expediency is never a concern and each animal is welcome to stay in our care for as long as it takes for that special home and loving family to come. All potential new owners are vetted to ensure that they can pro-vide the right environment and care for the animal they wish to adopt and we successfully re-home around 400 animals per year. Any animals who cannot be rehomed due to old age or illness become part of our family and remain at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives. We also try and return wild animals to their natural environment.

Low Income Veterinary Clinics

We know how expensive veterinary treatment can be for your pets, so we are pleased to be able to offer low-cost veterinary treatment to people in receipt of certain benefits. We also of-fer low-cost neutering for both cats and dogs and we encourage everyone to have their pets neutered to avoid unwanted puppies and kittens. Neutering also has health benefits for both cats and dogs and can alleviate or prevent behavioural problems. We run three walk-in clinics where no appointment is necessary (except for operations). We charge a £5 consultation fee, plus extra for treatment where necessary. When visiting us for the first time, please bring proof of benefits with you. All treatments must be paid for on the day you see the vet.

Clinics Are Held At The Following Locations:

The Lord Whisky Centre, Rhodes Minnis CT4 6XY, every Tuesday and Thursday, between 2pm - 3pm.

Unit 11, Wealden Forest Park, Herne Common CT6 7LQ (on the A291 between Herne Bay & Broad Oak), every Monday and Friday, between 3pm - 4pm.

Our Veterinary Ambulance visits the car park of Macknade Fine Foods, Selling Road, Faversham ME13 8XF between 2.30pm and 3.30pm every other Monday. Please ring us on 01303 862622 or see our website at www.lordwhisky.co.uk for further information about our clinics and the services we provide.

The sanctuary receives no government funding and relies entirely on legacies, donations and fundraising. We have a band of dedicated fundraisers who organise a number of events around the county and work tirelessly to raise vital funds for the sanctuary and we are always pleased to hear from anyone who would like to help. Without the help of our fundraisers and the Friends of the Sanctuary, our work simply could not continue.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CHARITY OR TO OFFER YOUR SUPPORT......CONTACT:

Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund

Park House,Stelling Minnis,

Kent CT4 6AN

Tel: 01303 862622

Fax: 01303 863007

Email: [email protected]

Website:www.lordwhisky.co.uk

There Are Many Ways You Can Help Support The Sanctuary:

• Become a Friend of Lord Whisky. £10 per annum or £60 for life.

• Volunteer to help at one of our events or hold your own event such as a coffee morning.

• Can you make a donation of pet food, bedding or equipment?

• Can you donate a prize for a raffle or a gift to sell in our shop?

• Do you have any skills and can you donate your time to help us keep the sanctuary in tip top shape?

• Can you help us to tell others about the fantastic work we do?

• Can you make a financial contribution or leave us a legacy in your will?

The Lord Whisky Tea Room

Why not pay a visit to our Tea Room where you will receive a warm welcome from our friendly staff. Open every day from 10am-4pm, you can choose from a range of delicious hot and cold meals, snacks and tempting home-made cakes. We also open every Friday evening from 6pm for Fish & Chips. There is ample seating inside and outdoors and dogs on leads are very welcome. We can cater for large groups of up to 50 people, although we do ask that you book in advance.

We can also cater for birthdays, wakes, christenings and other special occasions as well as business meetings. Please ring us on 01303 862349 to discuss your requirements.

We hold several special events throughout the year including Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day Lunches, Easter Lunches, Halloween Supper and Christmas Lunches.



The Love is FREE.....The Care is COSTLY!Having served us well during their active

life, isn't it only fair that we take responsibility to ensure that horses

nearing the end of the life enjoy a good quality of life during their 'retirement'. Unfortunately, that is not always the case with many being cast aside, finding themselves in totally unsuitable environments. Whilst others face being destroyed, as their usefulness has come to an end.

The brainchild of founders Colin and Diane Cooper, who have many years experience in equine care, Heartbeat Home for Horses is the perfect place for retired horses to live out the remainder of their lives within a warm, loving environment.

Horses of all sizes come to Heartbeat, where they can enjoy excellent facilities including large and small paddocks with lush grass for most of the year.; with the charity providing professional medical attention to all sick horses at Heartbeat, as well as CCTV in every stable allowing 24hr monitoring if a horse is unwell. Horses at Heartbeat are also able to take advantage of good sized stables, where they can rest in the warm and dry when bad weather restricts them from going outside, as Chris Roche, Farm Manager at Heartbeat explained in a recent interview:"During the cold freezing winter weather we have to buy lots of rugs - with some horses wearing up to 3 at a time! They cannot go out as they may fall over, therefore we have to provide more hay for them inside, as they are unable to forage for it in the fields. Whilst they are warm and safe, this is a very expensive time." Heartbeat relies heavily on donations in order to carry out its worthwhile work and should there are many ways in which you can provide support, should you wish. The charity will be extremely grateful for any donation, no matter how small, in order to help them to keep homing horses from the charity’s waiting list, as well as keeping current retired horses happy in their well deserved retirement years. You can make a one off donation, or subscribe to donate to Heartbeat on a monthly basis via the charity’s website at

www.retiredhorses.org.uk/donationform.html

TO FIND OUT MORE PLEASE CONTACT:

HEARTBEAT HOME FOR HORSESTel: 01728 602 739

Email: [email protected]: www.retiredhorses.org.uk

"We will never put a horse to sleep, except on the advice

of our veterinary surgeon."

The Love is FREE.....The Care is COSTLY!

"We could not manage to save horses lives without your help and your continued support is much appreciated."

Alternatively, why not visit the Heartbeat Home for Horses 'bring & buy' shop at 41 High Street, Saxmundham, where you can help support the charity by bringing your unwanted items for sale, or inding some fantastic bargains in the shop. Better still, do both!

The Shop is open 9am until 5pm Monday-Saturday.

The dedicated team at Heartbeat play their part in raising much-needed funds by undertaking a number of new marketing initiatives. The last word goes to Chris:

"To find out more you can follow us on Twitter, 'Like us' on Facebook or even give us a Google+1 to endorse the charity across your Social Networks, this will help us tremendously to continue with our efforts to save these wonderful creatures and give them a well deserved retirement."

Heartbeat’s philosophy when it comes to caring for horses in their ‘twilight years’

“We will never put a horse to sleep, except on the advice of our veterinary surgeon.”

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HEARTBEAT HOME FOR HORSES www.retiredhorses.org.uk

http://www.retiredhorses.org.uk


http://www.retiredhorses.org.uk


Protecting Donkeys And Mules

Around The World

Founded in 1969 by Dr. Elisabeth Svendsen MBE, The Donkey Sanctuary helps sick and unwanted donkeys across the world. The organisation runs projects in 27 countries and hopes to reach two million donkeys in 40 countries by 2018.

Due to Dr. Svendsen's amazing devotion to donkeys and the hard work of volunteers, staff and supporters worldwide, The Donkey Sanctuary has grown to gain international status.

50 million donkeys and mules exist in the world. Many need care and protection from a life of suffering and neglect, whilst others play a vital role in human survival and happiness.

Donkeys and mules face some very challenging conditions the world over. In the UK care and management can be diffi cult and there are some sad cases of neglect. In Europe and the wider world working donkeys can suffer from pain and injury due to poor harnessing, overwork or lack of food or shelter.

There are currently over 6,000 donkeys and mules within The Donkey Sanctuary’s care in Europe and over 1 million donkeys and mules reached through international projects.

The Donkey Sanctuary's work is funded entirely by donations and legacy gifts. The organisation relies on the kindness and generosity of its supporters to provide care and protect one of world's most hard working and humble creatures.

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Whilst the economy may well be emerging out of the recent recession it has had lasting effects on the everyday lives of people throughout the UK. This is highlighted by the fact that a great many pet owners are being forced to abandon their animals because they can no longer afford to keep them; resulting in the UK being overrun by an unprecedented number of stray cats as owners can't afford to neuter their animals or care for their litters.

Consisting mainly of volunteers, Caring For Animals is a registered charity established to actively promote the wellbeing of all animals, as Joan Clifford from the charity explained at a recent interview: "At the moment we deal primarily in the rescue, neutering and re-homing of feral cats.

Our dream is to provide a warm, loving environ-ment, such as on a farm or smallholding, where we can create a sanctuary for all types of animals not just feral cats but unfortunately this dream requires money so we have to content our-selves with helping animals on a small basis.

We hope to get a £80 donation from people taking one of our kittens but when they are neutered at 6 months £20 is returned upon receipt of our stamped neutering certificate."

All kittens at the charity are vaccinated prior to be re-homed; the first vaccination being at 9 weeks and the second at 12 weeks. For adult cats the charity hopes to get a £35 donation from prospec-tive owners - full details of prices and terms of owner-ship are available to view at website: www.caring-for-animals.org.

As you would expect from such a quality-conscious charity, all cats are blood tested, vaccinated and neutered when old enough: "Sometimes when female cats are found/dumped and of stocky weight, we hope these cats are al-ready neutered but cannot guarantee this. When they are found with kittens, we obviously know neutering has not taken place."

COULD YOU GIVE A KITTEN A LOVING, NEW HOME?

URGENT

lots of kittens looking for

good loving homes available now

please call Sharron on

020 8252 3792

or email us via

contact page

Caring For Animals



The charity's Vet bills average £1000 a week and it takes many hours of administration or physical fund raising work to achieve this amount. Therefore, the charity relies heavily on donations in order to continue its worthwhile work and there are a number of ways in which you can show your support.

DONATIONSThe charity welcomes one-off donations or regularly monthly donations via your Bank. You may also wish to leave the charity a donation as a legacy in your Will.

SPONSOR All cats eligible for spon-sorship are either virus positive, quite old, feral or too sick to be re-homed, making their upkeep an expensive long term com-mitment for the charity to maintain.

BECOME A FRIENDWhy not pledge your support by Becoming a Friend of the cats and receive the charity's regular newsletter: "For this we ask a mini-mum of £6.50 a year, that’s a whole 12 months of helping us to help the cats.

It's worth noting that if you pay income tax and signify that you want us to claim Gift Aid, that enables us to claim tax back for your donation - further details at www.caring-for-animals.org."

Alternatively, if you wish to support the charity in a more 'hands-on' way you can always volunteer your time to help with administration, or with organising fund-raising events etc, etc.

The dedicated team at Caring For Animals work tirelessly throughout the year to raise funds - details of which can be viewed at www.caring-for-animals.org

PLEASE NOTE:Due to overwhelming requests the shelter is at

present only homing Feral and Stray cats - Sorry no Domestic Cats. URGENT lots of kittens

looking for good loving homes RIGHT NOW.

For kittens and homing of cats please contact Sharron on 020 8252 3792

For Administration please contact Caren on 07957 153463.

For General Enquiries please contact Joan on 01708 854567;

Email: [email protected] Website: www.caring-for-animals.org

Caring For Animals

Since it was founded by the late Bernard Cuff in 1958 the Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary has re-homed several thousands of unwanted

dogs into responsible loving homes. The Sanctuary is now run by Bernard's widow Connie who explained to us the main aims of the charity:

"As well as providing a temporary home for strays and unwanted dogs, the Sanctuary also helps elderly and needy families with veterinary costs, as well as supporting like minded organizations with neutering and spaying costs throughout the UK.

All dogs are fully vaccinated, neutered, wormed and chipped prior to being re-homed. As a non-destruct organisation, we place no time limit on how long the dogs can stay at the Sanctuary until the right home can be found."

Covering Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, theSanctuary (Registered Charity No. 256728) relies heavily on donations from kind benefactors in order to continue its worthwhile work in finding loving homes for strays and unwanted dogs.

To Find Out More Please Contact:Mrs Connie Cuff

PINE RIDGE DOG SANCTUARYPriory Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8RJ

Tel/Fax: 01344 882689Email: [email protected]


If you are an animal lover and would like to offer your support to the charity you can make a one-off donation, or arrange to make regular monthly payments via your bank. Perhaps you would prefer to support the charity after your death by leaving a legacy.

Alternatively, you can become a friend of Pine Ridge or undertake to raise money through sponsorship for a fund-raising event involving family and friends.Whether your donation is small, large or volunteering your time, the Sanctuary and the dogs will be extremely grateful for your support, which will be instrumental in enabling Pine Ridge to continue its work in giving the dogs the love and care they deserve.

The HumaneResearch

TrustRegistered Charity No. 267779

Helping to fund medical research withoutthe use of animals for:

Alzheimer’s

Eye Diseases

Diabetes

and many more

Cancer

Contact usTel: 0161 439 8041

Email: [email protected]

Brook House, 29 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire SK7 2DN

RSPCA issues sycamore warning to horse ownersThe RSPCA is advising horse owners not to graze their animals near to sycamore trees due to the seeds' link with atypical myopathy.

Atypical myopathy is a serious illness usually found in grazing horses in the autumn and spring. RSPCA chief inspector Cathy Hyde, who heads a specialist team of equine officers, said: “It appears that vets have seen more cases of this debilitating and sadly often fatal condition this autumn than in previous years and that risk is likely to be carried through to the spring. “We are concerned that there have been some instances where early diagnosis and therefore potential life saving veterinary treatment has been missed due to the symptoms being subtle or confused with other conditions. It is crucial that horse owners seek veterinary advice at the earliest possible opportunity as, although the death rate is high, up to half of cases can be saved if they are treated promptly. It is worth owners being aware that younger horses appear more vulnerable to atypical myopathy. “We would urge horse owners not to graze horses near to sycamore trees from the autumn through until late spring and to check their horses at least twice a day. Paddocks with sycamores should not be used or areas around trees should be cordoned off. If horses have to be grazed near the trees then there should be plenty of grazing or supplementary forage available. This should be well away from the trees to prevent seeds blowing into the feed.” David Rendle is an equine medicine specialist at Liphook Equine Hospital where a number of horses have been treated for the disease in the last few weeks. He said: “The disease results in muscle damage. It affects the muscles that enable the horse to stand, the muscles that allow breathing and the heart muscle. As a result, horses can display a range of signs but typically become very dull, weak, tremble, show signs of pain and may be unable to lift their heads or even remain standing. The disease can be confused with colic or laminitis and unfortunately some horses are just found dead.”

Clinical signs of Atypical Myopathy:• Weakness• Muscletrembling• Lethargy• Pain• Recumbency(lyingdown)• Discolouredurine(brown/darkred)• Difficultybreathing• Difficultyswallowing

Advice for horse owners:• Checkyourpetinsuranceisuptodate• Sectionoffareasaroundpoisonoustreesandcollectanddisposeofleavessafelyawayfromhorses• Checkanystreamsgoingthroughthegrazing• Bevigilantofthepotentialsigns• Ensureyoucheckyourhorseatleasttwiceaday• Ensurethatsupplementaryfoodandgrazingislocatedawayfromsycamoretrees

UNIVERSITIES FEDERATION FOR ANIMAL WELFARE

UFAW invites applications for the 2015 Animal Welfare Student Scholarships

The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is inviting applications for its 2015 Animal Welfare Student Scholarships. The aim of the Student Scholarships scheme is to enable students to pursue their interests in animal welfare science by providing opportunities to undertake research in this field or other, for example educational, projects. Since the scheme began in 1983 there have been over 300 scholars.

Students will usually be undertaking courses in the agricultural, biological, psychological,veterinary or zoological sciences. However, UFAW also welcomes applications from students in other disciplines interested in undertaking a project in animal welfare. Students must be registered at either a university or college in the British Isles or an overseas institution at which there is a UFAW University ‘LINK’. Applications from MSc students on appropriate courses will also be considered.

Projects must be relevant to improving the welfare of farm, laboratory, companion, zoo or free-living wild animals whose welfare is compromised by human factors, and may be carried out within the UK or overseas. Successful applicants will receive up to £1,600 to cover subsistence and project expenses.

Further information about the Scholarships and application forms can be obtained at the UFAW website (www.ufaw.org.uk) ‘Grants and Awards’ page, or by emailing [email protected]. Closing date for applications for the 2015 Student Scholarships is 28th February 2015.

The 2014 annual Animal Welfare Student Scholars’ Meeting, featuring presentations by the 2014 Scholars, will be held at Newcastle University on the 3rd December. Attendance is free but places are limited. For further information contact Dr Stephen Wickens at UFAW, telephone:01582 831818 or email [email protected].

www.ufaw.org.uk

THE LOVE IS FREE.......

Most Animal Charities rely heavily on donations from kind benefactors in order to continue their worthwhile work.

There are a great many ways in which you can pledge your support:

DONATIONSOne-off donations or regularly monthly donations via your Bank are always welcome. Alternatively, you may wish to leave a donation as a legacy in your Will.

SPONSOR AN ANIMALMost Animal Charities offer supporters the opportunity to Sponsor one of the animals in the Charity's care, enabling you to commit to the animal on a long term basis; with the Charity providing you with regular updates to keep you informed on the animal's progress.

BECOME A FRIENDBecoming a Friend of the animals in the Charity is yet another way many Animal Charities are able to raise funds. By pledging a regular annual donation, supporters receive the Charity's Newsletters keeping them up-to-date with the latest project being undertaken by the Charity and showing how supporters play an important part in sustaining the Charity's future.

It's worth noting that if you pay income tax and signify that you want us to claim Gift Aid, that enables Animal Charities to claim

tax back for your donation.

Alternatively, most Animal Charities also welcome supporters who wish to pledge their support for the charity in a more

'hands-on' way by volunteering their time to help with administration, or with organising fund-raising events etc, etc.

OneKind is a charity that recognises that animals have thoughts and feelings and builds on the connections between people, animals and the natural world in a positive, inspiring and practical way.

We work in the mainstream of the animal protection movement to effect positive change for animals in the UK and Europe.

Formerly known as Advocates for Animals, we have over 100 years of experience in helping to shape the legislative and cultural landscapes through high-profile campaigns, political lobbying, investigations and public education.

0131 225 6039 www.onekind.org www.facebook.com/onekindfb twitter.com/onekindtweetRegistered Charity no. SC041299





WWW.FRIENDSOFTHEHONEYBEE.COM

Friends of the Honey Bee, is a fundraising scheme operated by the British Beekeepers Association; registered charity no: 212025

HONEY BEES

NEED YOU

HELP US HELP THE HONEY BEE JOIN TODAY £20

JOIN TODAYBECOME A FRIEND OF THE HONEY BEE

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• Seasonal Newsletter and planting inspiration

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WHERE THE MONEY GOES?

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• Public information

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Friends of the Honey Bee, is a fundraising scheme operated by the British Beekeepers Association; registered charity no: 212025

HONEY BEES

NEED YOU

HELP US HELP THE HONEY BEE JOIN TODAY £20

JOIN TODAYBECOME A FRIEND OF THE HONEY BEE

YOU RECEIVE:

• Seasonal Newsletter and planting inspiration

• Pollen & Nectar Rich Seeds• Nectar Gardening Guide• Enamel pin badge +++

WHERE THE MONEY GOES?

• Varroa research• Habitat creation

• Public information

© P.Crosby

Gerald Durrell.

There is no first world and third world.

THERE IS ONLY ONE WORLD, for all of us to live and delight in...

Friends of Conservation (FOC) aims to protect animals at risk from poaching, habitat loss and other threats. We work closely with communities in Kenya’s Masai Mara region, offering practical solutions for sustainable living. There are many challenges, but with your support, we can help wildlifeand improve people’s lives – now and in the future.

Please visit www.foc-uk.com to find out more or call 020 3667 7017.

FOC is a UK registered charity, No 328176.

Top 20 Ways to Fundraise: Are you looking for new ways to raise money for your chosen charity, or simply stuck for ideas?

Then read our countdown to the top 20 fundraising ideas:.

1. Slave Auction - People bid to have a slave for the day. The highest bidder wins, the slaves are auctioned off for various tasks such as shopping, laundry tasks and anything else you can think of!

2. 24 Hour Event - A fundraising event that lasts 24 hours! A test of strength, stamina and who can drink the most coffee! A 24 hour event could be anything from taking it in turns to do press ups, right through to dancing for 24 hours!

3. Own Clothes Day - People donate in return they can wear there own clothes for one day at work!

4. BBQ - Set up a charity BBQ and ask people who attend to donate!

5. Charity Car Wash - Put signs up and charge people for you to wash there cars!

6. Head Shave - Charity head shaves have been a popular way of raising money. It is simple and a great attention grabber, guaranteed to attract publicity to your chosen cause and raise a lot of money!

7. Quiz Night - Down the pub for the weekly quiz- Organise your own one for charity! Charge people to play or even they pay £1 on every wrong answer. Try and get people to donate a prize for the winner!

8. Raffles - . If you can get businesses/People to donate prizes even better. Raffles interest people as they have a chance of winning!

9. Sweepstake - Run a sweepstake in the office on how many times your colleague leaves their desk during the day or how many times your boss gets a cup of coffee. Charge for entry with the nearest guess winning a prize!

10. Eating Competition - How many marshmallows (Anything you choose) can you eat in 10 minutes? Charge to compete with the winner receiving a prize. You could also charge spectators for watching!

11. Garage Sale - One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Why not organise a garage sale?

Top 20 Ways to Fundraise: Are you looking for new ways to raise money for your chosen charity, or simply stuck for ideas?

Then read our countdown to the top 20 fundraising ideas:.

12. Cake Sale - Bake some cakes and set up a cake and bake sale at your home/work place or school You could also serve hot and cold drinks to increase revenue!

13. Charity Auction - A fundraiser that can raise lots of money for your chosen charity. The key to a successful charity auction is having a great selection of products also speak to local businesses to see if they are willing to donate in return for free advertising at the event!

14. Swimathons - Do it on your own and get people to sponsor you by the hour, minute, mile, length or take over the pool for a day and hold a team competition!

15. Charity Ball - Go the whole hog and put on the ultimate fundraising extravaganzas. Make it themed and ensure the code is ‘dress to impress' to endorse the ticket price!

16. Sky Dive - Raise money for your chosen charity by launching yourself out a plane at 15,000 feet! Ensure you plan in advance so that you raise enough money to cover the cost of the jump and the cause. When people pledge to donate make sure you have their contact details so you can chase them down if they don't cough up the cash!

17. Office Lottery - Run this fundraiser as weekly event and watch the charity kitty build up. You need 20 people to enter, with each person paying £1 for a lottery number (1-20). If their number gets picked out the hat they win half the money and the charity gets the other half. Not a big money maker but if you do this every week the money soon adds up You could also increase the number of entrants if you work in as large office!

18. Charity Fun Run - Organise a charity run in your local area, make sure to promote the event in advance so athletes can gain sufficient sponsorship for the event. It is also important to choose a route which matches the ability of the runners!

19. Odd Job - No we're not talking about the James Bond villain, instead go round your local community offering to give a helping hand in return for a charitable donation. A great way to fundraise, especially if you enjoy DIY. You could do anything from mowing someone's lawn to building flat-pack furniture- the sky's the limit!

20. Sponsored Silence - This can be done at work, home or at school. Get your friends, family and work colleagues to sponsor you to remain silent for the entire day. A free and simple way to fund-raise!





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The Big Charity Guide - Issue 1 Animal Welfare