Lend a Paw, Change a Life

Start Your Fundraising Journey

Your fundraising is essential to help us rescue, care for, and find loving homes or safe releases for countless animals each year. 

By raising funds for Sandbach Animal Rescue, you’ll stand alongside passionate cat lovers across the county.

Start Your Fundraising Journey

Take the first step towards making a difference for cats in need across Cheshire. 

By choosing a fundraising challenge, you’ll be joining a compassionate community dedicated to ending animal cruelty and neglect. 

Whether you’re hosting an event, taking on a personal challenge, or creating something completely unique, every effort counts. 

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Contact us

Reach out to our team to get started with your fundraising journey. 

We’ll provide all the guidance and resources you need to make a real impact.

2

Plan Your Challenge

Whether it’s a walk, run, bake sale, or something completely unique, choose your fundraising challenge and rally support from friends, family, and colleagues. 

We’ll supply you with branded materials to help promote your cause.

3

Make a Difference

Every pound you raise helps us rescue, care for, and rehome cats across Cheshire. 

Share your progress, inspire others, and take pride in the difference you’re making in animals’ lives.

Fundraising ideas and resources

Charity Movie Night

Gather your friends for a cozy movie night at home! 

Pick a film, hit play together, and donate what you’d usually spend on cinema tickets and snacks to support animals in need.

Pub Quiz Challenge

Bring your friends together for a classic pub quiz! 

Ask for a donation per player, and split the prize between the winning team and our charity.

Trivia, laughs, and a chance to make a difference!

Talent Show

Host a talent show, karaoke night, or lip sync battle—your own version of Eurovision! 

Invite friends to showcase their skills and ask for a small donation per entry to support us.

Let the performances entertain and inspire!

Charity Bake-Off

Invite friends and family to a bake-off challenge! Each participant donates to enter, and a panel of judges picks the tastiest treats. 

Enjoy a day of baking and tasting while raising money for our cats.

Game Tournament

Organize a tournament with games like badminton, volleyball, or even a sack race. Charge a small entry fee, and offer a prize for the winners. 

It’s a great way to enjoy some friendly competition while supporting animal welfare.

Dog Walkathon

Gather pet-loving friends and their furry companions for a sponsored dog walk. 

Participants donate to join the walk, and everyone enjoys a day out with their pets, all while helping animals in need.

Charity Car Wash

Set up a car wash station and invite people to bring their cars for a wash in exchange for a donation. 

Get your friends involved, and make it a fun event with music and refreshments.

Board Game Night

Host a board game night and ask for a donation per player. 

Pick classic games or new ones, and let the games begin! It’s a relaxed way to fundraise while enjoying quality time with friends and family.

Craft Workshop

Organize a craft workshop where participants learn a new skill—like painting, knitting, or making jewelry. 

Charge a small fee for materials and guidance, and create something beautiful while supporting our cats.

Boot Sale

Host a boot sale and donate the proceeds to Sandbach Animal Rescue. 

Ask friends and neighbours to contribute items they no longer need, and turn secondhand treasures into funds for animals in need.

Yoga Class

Organise a craft workshop where participants learn a new skill—like painting, knitting, or making jewelry. 

Charge a small fee for materials and guidance, and create something beautiful while supporting our cats.

Themed Dinner Party

Host a dinner party with a fun theme—like Italian Night, Mexican Fiesta, or 80s Retro! 

Guests can donate what they’d normally spend dining out, and everyone enjoys a great meal for a great cause.

Ensuring Your Fundraising is Safe and Compliant

Insurance

You may need public liability insurance if your event is open to the public. Check with your venue first, as they might already have coverage. If not, a quick online search will show plenty of insurance providers.

Raffles & Lotteries

Raffles and lotteries have specific rules. No special license is needed if you sell and draw tickets on the same day. However, if you’re selling tickets before the event, review the guidelines on the Gambling Commission website.

Collections

For public bucket collections, obtain permission from the local council (for public land) or the landowner (for private property). 

Many councils and supermarkets may require a permission letter to collect for our charity. 

Food & Alcohol

Guidelines exist for selling food and alcohol at events. For safe food practices, visit the Food Standards Agency. If serving alcohol, check if your venue has a license; if not, submit a ‘temporary event notice’ to your local council to apply for a temporary license.

Photo & Video

When taking photos or videos at your event, ensure you have consent to capture, store, and share them. 

For images of children, obtain permission from a parent or guardian.

Risk Assessments

Completing a risk assessment for your event can help identify hazards and plan to minimise risks. 

Please note, our charity is not liable for injuries at events organised “in aid of” the charity.

Paying in Your Funds

After your dedicated efforts in organising a fundraising event or taking on a challenge for Sandbach Animal Rescue, it is essential that you ensure the funds collected reach us for their intended purpose.

For cash donations, please avoid sending them by post.

Instead, follow these straightforward steps to transfer your funds to us safely:

  • Collect: Once your event ends, gather the raised funds.
  • Count: Always have two people present when counting any cash donations.
  • Deposit: Deposit the funds into your bank account, and then donate the amount to Sandbach Animal Rescue online as a one-off donation.
 
Please get in touch with us for any guidance or further information.

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