Fundraising Guide Get Active for Dogs! Raise vital funds to help us rescue and rehome thousands of dogs in desperate need of our help and have a great time doing it! Together we can ensure all dogs enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.
Dogs Trust is the UK s leading dog welfare charity and we are working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. Through our network of rehoming centres we try to find loving homes for thousands of unwanted dogs. We are reliant on voluntary donations to continue our work and without your support it would be simply impossible to care for over 16,000 dogs every year. Ways to fundraise There are 100s of things you can be sponsored to do skydive, shave your head, arrange a football tournament, give up smoking, take part in a sponsored walk your imagination is the limit! What ever your interests are, you can plan an activity around it and help raise s for hounds! But if you don t want to organise your own thing, you can always take part in a larger event and raise money for Dogs Trust. We have charity places in exciting running events up and down the country (see over page) and overseas challenges. You could also help your local rehoming centre by taking part in one of their events (see over page). Speak to the Fundraising Team on 020 7837 0006 or Email fundraiseforus@dogstrust.org.uk
Get involved run to raise s for hounds! We have places in the below get in touch to take part! 2015 Virgin London Marathon April FULL adidas Silverstone Half Marathon (Northamptonshire) March Superhero Run (Regent s Park, London) (5K & 10K) May BUPA London 10K May Edinburgh Marathon Festival (5K/10K,Half/Full Marathon) May Bournemouth Marathon Festival (5K/10K, Half/Marathon) Oct British 10K London Run July BUPA Great North Run (half marathon, Newcastle) Sept BUPA Great South Run (10miles, Portsmouth) Oct Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon (London) Oct Santa Run (London, 5K & 10K) December If you ve already arranged your own place in an event please let us know and join Team Dogs Trust! Take the plunge and Skydive for Dogs Trust! We can offer you a range of locations from which to skydive, so request a pack today. For more info on any of the above or an event you d like to take part in for Dogs Trust call 020 7837 0006 or email fundraiseforus@dogstrust.org.uk
Get involved Overseas Challenges These are just some of the events you could take part in there are many more depending on the sort of challenge you re looking for. For further info on the below and other events call our events partner Skyline on 020 7424 5500 or email us at fundraiseforus@dogstrust.org.uk Get on your bike London Paris Cycle Ride Cycle through beautiful English villages into the stunning countryside of rural France where you ll pass historical landmarks and famous battlefields from the First World War until you reach Paris. Vietnam Cycle Prepare to be overwhelmed by Vietnam s natural contrasting beauty from the patchwork of bright green rice paddies to the rugged mountains and white sandy beaches, you can t fail to be mesmerised by its traditional charm! Iceland Trek With its striking mix of wild volcanic landscape dotted with steaming lava fields, icecaps, glaciers, waterfalls, bubbling hot springs and geysers, the stunning Icelandic landscape is one you will never forget. With some of the most spectacular wilderness areas in Europe, visitors are compelled to return again and again. For the trip of a lifetime look no further. Come trek with us...
Dogs Trust Events March 14 DT Merseyside s Easter Fair, 12 4pm April 11 12 Dogmobile, All About Dogs Show, Newbury Showground, Thatcham, Berks 11 12 Bring your dog for his free microchip at DT Loughborough, 12 4pm 19 DT Ilfracombe s Wag and Waves on Saunton Beach, 10am 3pm 24 DT Canterbury s Woof & Wisdom Quiz night, 8pm 25 DT Loughborough s Barn Dance, Wymeswold Village Hall, 7.30pm. To buy your ticket call Ella on 01509 882966 26 DT Dublin dogs at Pooch in the Park May 23 24 Dogmobile, Hertfordshire County Show, Herts Showground, Redbourn, Herts June 7 DT Evesham s Fun Day, call 01386 830613 for date and venue 7 DT Shoreham s Fun Day, 11.30am 4pm 7 DT West London s Fun Day, 10.30am 4pm 7 DT Snetterton s Fun Day, 12 4pm 7 DT Glasgow s Summer Fun Day, Chatelherault Country Park, Ferniegair (near Hamilton), 12-3.30pm 21 DT Bridgend s Fun Day and Dog Show, Margam Country Park, 10.30am 4pm 21 DT Essex s Fun Day, 11am 4pm 27 DT Dublin s Fur Ball, call (01) 879 1000 to buy your ticket in advance 28 DT llfracombe s Fun Day and Fun Dog Show, Mullacott Equestrian Centre, Mullacott Cross 28 DT Merseyside s Fun Day, Knowsley Leisure Park, Huyton 12 4pm July 5 DT Shrewsbury s Fun Day, 12 4pm 5 DT Salisbury s Fun Day, 11am 4pm 5 DT Kenilworth s Fun Day, Hatton Country World, Warwick CV35 14 16 Dogmobile, Great Yorkshire Show, Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate 19 DT Darlington s Fun Day, South Park, Darlington, 12 4pm 19 DT Newbury s Fun Day, 11am 4pm 26 DT Loughborough s Fun Day, 11am 4pm
Fundraising Tips & Guidelines If you re planning your own event Planning - start small minimise stress and make your idea manageable. Timing choose a time when you are not busy; don t end up worn out in a heap! Event choose carefully; are you sure people will sponsor or attend your event? Resources what materials do you need and how can you obtain them? Advice remember we are always available to offer you advice and help. Price - budget plan how much you need to spend Place - venue when choosing where to hold your event make sure you look into size, location, facilities, parking etc. People - get a team together of friends and family to help out and make sure everyone knows what they are doing. Permission - make sure you obtain the appropriate licence. You will need to contact your local council for this. Food & Drink you are responsible for ensuring it is safe. To be sure, contact you local Environmental Health Department for advice. Street Collection you must apply to your local council for a permit. Insurance ensure your venue has sufficient insurance to cover your event. Entertainment when two or more people are performing it is best to check with your local council to see if you need a Public Entertainment Licence. Publicity - word of Mouth tell everyone what you are doing - this is an excellent form of free advertising.
Set-up an online sponsorship page at www.justgiving.com. Justgiving is a website you can use to set up your own fundraising page to make and receive donations online it s easy and very simple to use! Have fun, get active and tell us how you get on!