Organise a fundraising event
There are many ways that you can help us raise funds by organising your own event.
These might include a:
- dance or ball
- dinner
- sponsored event e.g. dog walk, fun run etc
- race night
- bingo event
- raffle
The Animal Cancer Trust will support and help you in whatever way they can e.g. provide literature, logo etc. We would, however, be unable to undertake the day to day event planning since we have very limited resources! Organisers need to let us know what type of event they plan, the date of the event and what, if any, support they might like.
Our online fundraising service providers, Justgiving, will be able to take online donations by credit or debit card through a Personal Fundraising Page that can be created for individual events. Justgiving will also offer all donors who are UK taxpayers the option of making donations in a manner that makes them eligible for Gift Aid reclaims.
Click on the following link to set up your own event fundraising page on behalf of the Animal Cancer Trust.
Further details are also available from the Animal Cancer Trust.
Some guidelines for organising a sponsored dog walk are provided here.
Take the Lead sponsored dog walks -
4th/5th October 2008
Nationwide sponsored dog walks - 'Take the Lead' and step out for the Trust
We are in the final stages of planning the walks to be held over the weekend of 4th and 5th October. Already there are walks planned for the New Forest, East Sussex, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire, Surrey and Cheshire with more in the pipeline! The venues together with the organisers and contact information have been provided on the News & Events section. We are delighted that Royal Canin will once again be supporting the event and will be giving away dog leads to everyone raising more than £5.
If you would like to raise sponsorship online you can do so by clicking on the button below. You can then given your friends and supporters the link to your fundraising page.
Alternatively you can print off a sponsorship form here.
Reports from the walks held in 2008
New Forest: Rufus Stone, Nr Brook Sunday 5th October
This walk was well supported by owners and their dogs from far and wide despite the weather. Torrential rain had enforced changes to the planned route since there were streams to be crossed which had become raging torrents! Naomi Baggaley and her team had again organised a good walk but the weather was vile so I'm sure deterred all but the hardiest of dog owners.
Sponsorship is still being collected so the final total will be posted soon together with the photographs.
Brighton: Stanmer Park, Nr Brighton BN1 9SE Saturday 4th October
Gales were order of the day here! Fortunately the rain held off until the latter part of the morning but I understand a good part of the time was spent trying to tether to gazebo!! This is a great place to walk - a beautiful park with open spaces and woodland. The tea room was very popular following the walk! Thanks are again due to Cathy Sutherland and her team for organising such an enjoyable day.
To date the amount raised here is £781 with more on its way! The winner of the prize for the most money raised is Tina Barker from Henfield. Well done everyone.
For photographs click here!
Cheshire: Delamere Forest Park, Linmere, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2JD Saturday 4th October
This was definitely a windy day with everyone holding onto their hats! The forecast was appalling but the wind kept the rain at bay for most of the day. Brenda Baskerville and Karen Ingrams had organised a great day in a great location and the walkers all had smiles on their faces!
The amount banked to date is £610 with another £650 or so on its way - what a great effort! The winner of the prize for the most money raised is Vikki James from Frodsham - thank you and well done!
Nottinghamshire: Clumber Park, Worksop, Notts S80 3AZ Sunday 5th October
Everything conspired against this walk. The weather was awful and the organiser was in bed with severe flu! However, thanks to Carol for stepping into the breach and holding the fort for the day. National Trust were most helpful and Clumber Park is absolutely breathtaking.
Sadly very few walkers braved the elements (can't say I blame them) so the fundraising was much less than anticipated. Thank you everyone who helped raised valuable funds. The winner of the prize for the most money raised is Alyson Baker from Worksop.
Surrey: Kenley Common, Nr Caterham, Surrey Sunday 5th October
Weather again played havoc with the walk and greatly reduced the anticipated numbers. However despite everything it looks as if £1,000 will be raised - so a big thank you to everyone for supporting the walk. Thank you to Charmaine Ennis-Whelan and Brigitte Taylor or all the hard work and ensuring that the day ran well.
Monies are still being collected from the walk so the final total is not yet known.
Yorkshire: Oakwell Hall Country Park, Birstall, Leeds WF17 9LG
Fortunately the worst of the weather held off during the morning although it again affected the turnout. Thank you to the hardy souls that took park and a big thank you to Lisa Davies and Lucy Griffin from the Abbey Veterinary Hospital in Morley for organising the walk. The money raised from the day is
Glamorgan: Dinas Powys Sunday 5th October
This was a small walk organised by Chris and Angela Reardon for their friends and dogs. They had a lovely walk in remembrance of Angela's dear little Cocker Spaniel, Harvey, who very sadly died from cancer when only 2 years. What a fitting tribute to Harvey.
The small band of owners raised just under £340 with more money that has been donated online - well done!
For photographs click here!
You can contact us at
Animal Cancer Trust
5 Flag Business Exchange, Vicarage Farm Road, Peterborough, Cambs PE1 5TX
08701 644225
www.animalcancertrust.org.uk
info@animalcancertrust.org.uk
Registered charity no. 1094779 Animal Cancer Trust is a Registered company limited by guarantee in England & Wales no. 04434009. The registered address of the company is Lacon House, 84 Theobald’s Road, London WC1X 9AA. Please use address above for correspondence.
