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Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
🎄✨ Join us for Christmas Jumper Day! ✨🎄
On Thursday 12 December, we’re inviting everyone to wear their most fabulous, fun, and festive Christmas jumpers for our Christmas Jumper Day Fundraiser. But feel free to host your fundraiser whenever it fits your schedule.
Who can participate?
Anyone can! Gather your friends, school friends, family and colleagues and let’s create wonderful memories while making a meaningful impact.
Sign Up Here - https://www.raystede.org/christmasjumperday/sign-up/
How to get Involved on Christmas Jumper Day
1. Choose where you would like to wear your Christmas Jumper
Whether it is at school or at work pick a location to wear your Christmas jumper.
2. How would you like to fundraise
You could ask for £1 donations or do a festive fundraiser, the choice is yours!
3. Share the joy
Post pictures of your festive attire on social media with the hashtag #TeamRaystede and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or TikTok.
4. Pay in your funds
When you have collected all contributions, send them over to us!
5. Be proud
A big “Thank You” to you and everyone that donated. You have made a real difference to the lives of the animals we care for.
If you require any support with this festive fundraiser, please do not hesitate to get in touch as our team are more than happy to help. Let’s make this Christmas Jumper Day the best one yet!
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
Join #TeamRaystede and run the 2025 Brighton Half Marathon to help injured and unwanted animals in need!
Date: 2nd March 2025
The Brighton Half Marathon is back for its 35th year in 2025. Known as the “happiest half-marathon", you’ll run past Brighton Palace Pier, Hove’s colourful beach huts, the Royal Pavilion, and the iconic i360.
One of the first half-marathons of the calendar year, this is not one to be missed and the perfect way to shake off the winter blues!
Join our team with one of our guaranteed charity places - https://www.cognitoforms.com/raystedecentreforanimalwelfare/_2025brightonhalfmarathonapplyforaraystedeplace/
Or if you’ve already purchased your place in the event, sign up with your own place - https://www.cognitoforms.com/raystedecentreforanimalwelfare/_2025brightonhalfmarathongotyourownplace
Please note, entry to the Brighton Half-Marathon costs £42.50, but Raystede places cost £25.
By taking part, you will receive:
- Discounted entry to the event – a Brighton Half-Marathon places costs £42.50
- A fundraising pack
- A personalised Raystede running vest - proudly show off that you're part of #TeamRaystede
- Support leading up to the event
- Tips and advice to help you achieve your fundraising target
- A dedicated cheer point to keep you motivated during the event
General entry place runners: Did you secure your own place? Set your own fundraising target and we’ll support you in all the ways above and send you a vest after you’ve received your first donation on your JustGiving page.
Apply for a Raystede Place Got Your Own Place?The difference your money makes...
- £200 helps us to settle in a new dog when they arrive.
- £350 is enough to help run our cattery for a day.
- £500 could keep our rabbits warm by paying for a year’s worth of bedding.
Any Questions? Please contact the events team on 01825 840 747 or email [email protected]
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
Fly high with our Wing Walking challenge and help injured and unwanted animals in need.
Date: 14 June 2025
Location: Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent
As part of this challenge, you will get an exhilarating 10 minutes in the sky strapped safely to the wing of a plane. With breath-taking top speeds of 130mph and stunning views, nothing will bring you closer to the clouds than a wing walk!
Not for the faint of heart, this challenge is thrilling and extraordinary, but most importantly your support will help us to be there when the animals need us most.
Whether you sign up as an individual or as a team, we’ll be there to cheer you on and support you every step of the way, but you must be over 18 years of age and weigh less than 85kg to take on this exciting challenge.
Our 2024 wing walk challenge has now passed, but you can register your interest for 2025 below:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/RaystedeCentreForAnimalWelfare/_2025WingWalkRegisterYourInterest
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
Inspire and motivate your employees by choosing us as your Charity of the Year. Or let us know if there are any longer-term partnerships you’d be interested in! This flexible scheme allows anyone who pays UK income tax to give tax-free to charities of their choice regularly. Find out more about Payroll Giving. Check if your company offers matched funding. If they do every £1 you raise (usually, companies set an upper limit), your company could double it. If your company does not have a matched funding scheme, why not suggest it to them – it’s a great way to bring your team together, and they can claim tax relief on their donations. Find out more from CAF online. Getting together with your colleagues for a good cause can create a real buzz! You might find your customers getting involved and you can attract new customers who share your love for animal welfare. Hold a quiz Sweepstake Have an open mike night The classic bake-off Join one of Raystede’s organised events here. Every penny counts and we would love for you to have one of ours if you have space. Please contact us to arrange it, and we will drop it off to you. One day makes the world of difference. Find out how you can help us run our centre and educational days. Pick a day that is special to you or your organisation and raise enough money as a team to support all the animals in our care for 24 hours. Your day will be celebrated at Raystede, and you will receive a certificate to keep as a memento of your special day. We provide Family Learning Days at Raystede for adults and children to learn more about the responsibility of pet ownership and animal welfare. Learning is through talks, trails, films and activities, and these events take place throughout the year. We never charge so learning about animals is free to everyone. These are free pop-up Pet Advice sessions in the local community with our qualified dog behaviourists and Education Team on hand to answer your pet-related questions. As well as free and friendly advice, there are microchip and weight checks, information and leaflets to take away and even free poo bags! Our corporate partners are vital in supporting our work to give animals the happy lives they deserve. Becoming one of our partners can bring huge benefits to your business and employees. We would love to create a partnership that benefits you and supports the animals in our care. https://donorbox.org/corporate-pay-in Or call us on 01825 840252 or email [email protected] Ways to get your business involved:
Charity of the Year:
Payroll Giving:
Match funding:
Get fundraising as a team!
Some fun fundraising ideas:
Have a Raystede collection tin
Pay for a day
Pay for a full day £6,500
Pay for a Family Learning Day £1,100
Pay for a Pet Advice Day £450
We love corporate partnerships!
What will your company gain from a partnership with Raystede?
Your organisation can support our work through:
Become a corporate partner.
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
We have over 300 volunteers at Raystede all committed to giving animals a better life.
Their generosity and dedication allows Raystede to provide a caring environment for all our animals.
Our Raystede site can be a busy place and we do our very best to make sure that volunteering is rewarding and enjoyable. Whilst volunteering you will get to meet fellow volunteers and staff, learn new skills and play an active role in the work we do.
Volunteers must be over the age of 16 and, if volunteering onsite at Raystede, have access to their own transport. Volunteers aged between 16-17 years old will need a parent or guardian to sign your application form to say they are happy for you to come and volunteer with us.
Apply online - https://www.cognitoforms.com/raystedecentreforanimalwelfare/volunteerapplicationform
Wolo Foundation
At Wolo Foundation, we believe in the power of community and compassion to make a real difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.
Our Sponsor-A-Family program is a heartfelt opportunity for individuals like you to make a positive impact on the lives of families on a cancer journey; through diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
What is Sponsor-a-Family?
Sponsor-A-Family is a unique initiative designed to provide tangible support to families affected by cancer. It's simple! By pledging just £100 a month, you can make a significant and lasting difference to the lives of families affected by cancer. Your generous contribution will directly fund essential resources and services aimed at improving their quality of life during this tough time.
How your donation makes a difference:
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Empowerment: Your monthly pledge empowers families with the resources they need to navigate the complexities of cancer; through diagnosis, treatment, recovery or grief - taking a huge weight off their shoulders.
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Essential Needs: Ensure families have access to basic necessities such as food, clothing and home comforts.
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Spread Joy: Feel the warmth of knowing you're making a real difference in the lives of families who could use a little extra love.
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Emotional Support: It funds counselling services, therapy and family meet-ups; giving them the emotional support they need.
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Making Memories: Your generosity creates opportunities for families to enjoy special moments together, making lasting memories.
“You have helped, supported and made a big difference to myself and my family through what was and has been the most difficult time of our lives. I can’t thank you enough.”
Ready to help us on our mission?
Let's do this together! With your pledge of just £100 a month, we can bring hope, support, and comfort to families facing the challenges of cancer. Join us in our mission to improve the quality of life of those affected by this cancer through our Sponsor-A-Family program. Let's show them they are not alone in this fight.
How to get Started?
Simply click the link below and make your pledge. With your help, we're making sure no family faces cancer without a support team by their side.
https://wolofoundation.org/contact
Wolo Foundation
The Wolo 100 Club has been designed with our corporate partners in mind, who are seeking a structured and meaningful way to make a difference.
Donate a minimum of £100 per month to Wolo, for a minimum of 12 months and play a vital role in sustaining our crucial services and programs for improving the quality of lives of local families affected by cancer.
Why Wolo 100 club?
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The number of families we are supporting has grown exponentially since we registered as a charity in March 2020
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Families all over Sussex need our help
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Each family costs us on average £1200 per year
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Inflation and the cost of living (and cost of giving) crisis are having an impact on our finances.
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Regular income helps with our sustainability and means we can spend our time directly supporting families in need
What will your help mean to Wolo?
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Develop the services we offer in Sussex
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Continue supporting families
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Fund the running of the charity
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Dedicate time to work on exciting future projects
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Broaden the support we are able to offer families
What’s in it for you?
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Branding Visibility: Recognition on our website and promotional materials as a valued partner, enhancing your brand's visibility and reputation as a socially responsible corporate citizen.
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Employee Engagement Opportunities: Invitations to exclusive networking events and partner appreciation gatherings, providing opportunities for team-building and employee engagement.
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Fulfil CSR, ESR, and ESG Objectives: As a corporate partner sponsor of Wolo Foundation, you can meet your Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social, and Governance objectives by aligning your brand with a socially impactful cause, engaging employees in meaningful volunteer opportunities, and demonstrating a commitment to ethical and sustainable practices within the charity sector.
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Impact Updates: Regular updates on the impact of your sponsorship and how it is transforming lives, allowing you to share the positive outcomes of your partnership with stakeholders.
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Volunteer and Fundraising Support: The opportunity to engage your employees through volunteering and fundraising initiatives, fostering a sense of camaraderie and purpose within your organisation.
Partnered, we can make a difference. Together, we are Wolo Foundation.
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