Fundraisers are a great way to socialise, meet new people (and dogs!), bring communities together, and – of course – raise vital donations for dogs who urgently need our help. From baking to bungee jumping, swimming to space-hopping, the only limit on your fundraising potential is your imagination.
If you’re struggling to decide how to help us, here are just a few ideas to get you started…
Hold a Bake Sale or Competition
Organise a bake sale at your work or school and enjoy a guilt free slice (or two) knowing that your contribution has supported international stray dog welfare. Or add a competitive element and challenge your peers to a bake-off style competition all in the name of dog.
Go Walking for WaHF
Whether you choose to jog, walk or run your way through your fundraiser, with or without your four-legged friends, exercise challenges are also a great way to meet other local dog-lovers, socialise, and simply enjoy the great outdoors.
Why not complete a Dog Jog for a month in aid of Wild at Heart Foundation? The distance you cover is entirely up to you; this challenge is purely about getting out and about with your canine companions and raising funds to support those dogs less fortunate. Print off our Dog Jog Log if you’re choosing to track your activity across the month.
Challenge Yourself
Whether it’s cycling, swimming, hiking or even sky diving, there are so many ways to challenge yourself in the name of stray dog welfare. Join an organised challenge or race, or simply set yourself a target and encourage friends and family to sponsor you.
With Payroll Giving, also known as Give As You Earn, you can donate to us straight from your gross salary (before tax is deducted) giving immediate tax relief on your donations. You have the flexibility to set a regular amount to suit you through your employer’s payroll system, or make a one-time gift. Anyone who pays UK tax through PAYE can donate via Payroll Giving.
How it works if an employee gives £10 a month from their pre-taxed income:
If 50 employees give £10 each month, the total value to Wild at Heart Foundation is £6,000 per year.
If your employer does not have a Payroll Giving scheme, they can find a government approved list of available schemes here.
Whether you’re seeking sponsorship from friends and colleagues, or holding a sale or event, the following tips will help you get started. If you have any further questions about fundraising for Wild at Heart Foundation, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
There are now more ways than ever to fundraise for Wild at Heart Foundation. We’re registered across a number of platforms, ensuring that you can choose the fundraising model that’s right for you.
Start a fundraiser on Facebook (a popular option for people who generously choose to ask for donations in place of birthday presents or other special occasions), or add a donation button to any post. How to set up a Facebook fundraiser.
Create a nonprofit fundraiser that will live in your bio for 30 days. Choose to extend the fundraiser, hide it from your profile, or end it early. While your fundraiser is active, you’ll be able to share it on posts, in stories, or a live video. How to set up an Instagram fundraiser.
JustGiving
Set up your own fundraising page and start raising money for Wild At Heart Foundation.
If you’re running an online fundraiser and would like to add cash donations to your overall personal fundraising meter, you can bank the cash in your own personal account and then add a donation to your own fundraising page. Find out more information on how to do this on JustGiving (same process applies for all major fundraising platforms).
Alternatively, you can run your fundraising campaign offline and donate the proceeds directly to us once completed.
Tell the story of why you’re doing a fundraiser, why you’ve chosen to support Wild at Heart Foundation, and any other details which will help people to connect with your personal challenge – everyone loves a story!
People are more inclined to support if they know they’re contributing towards a set goal. Set a realistic target and keep them up to date with your fundraising progress.
If you’re a UK tax payer, by adding Gift Aid to your donation at no extra cost to you, Wild at Heart Foundation will receive an extra 25p for every £1 you donate, which makes a huge difference to our fundraising efforts.
Don’t be shy! Be sure to tell everyone about your fundraiser via your social platforms.
If you’ve collected cash donations or proceeds from a raffle, sale, or event, you can donate these to Wild at Heart Foundation in several ways.
The easiest way is to bank the money yourself, and then send it to us as a donation for the same amount via our website. www.wildatheartfoundation.org/donate
If you’d prefer to transfer a donation directly into our charity account, our bank details are:
Account Name: Wild at Heart Foundation
Account Number: 54488121
Sort Code: 40-06-02
We are very happy to receive donations by cheque. These should be made out to “Wild at Heart Foundation” and posted to Wild at Heart Foundation, Unit 4 Linford Estate, Linford Street, London, SW8 4AB.