Gifts of Kindness: Supporting Charitable Causes During the Festive Season
Introduction
During the holiday season, animal charities rely on your generous donations to alleviate suffering and cover the ever-increasing costs of rescuing, providing sanctuary, and, in some cases, finding new homes for animals in their care. Your contribution or assistance is invaluable in helping these organisations reach more animals in desperate need.
Here are several ways you can make a difference and support a charity:
1. Donate: You can make a one-off donation or set up a monthly/annual direct debit payment through various telephone, internet, or post channels.
2. Raise Funds: Organise or participate in fundraising events to raise awareness and the essential funds that allow charities to continue their positive work.
3. A Gift in Memory: Commemorate the life of a loved one by making a meaningful donation in their memory to a cause that was important to them, thereby honouring their legacy.
4. Membership: Consider becoming a charity member by paying a standard membership fee. Membership often comes with additional benefits such as newsletters, magazines, access to 24-hour emergency advice from qualified veterinary nurses, and third-party insurance.
5. Join a Local Group: Getting involved in a local group is an excellent way to connect with like-minded individuals in your community. Local groups are instrumental in driving change while fostering a sense of community.
6. Volunteer: Charities welcome volunteers for various tasks, from administration and organising events to fundraising, dog walking, cat cuddling, grooming, and more. Some charities also offer work experience placements.
7. Buy Online: Consider shopping for Christmas through a charity's website. You can buy gifts for loved ones and purchase Christmas cards, wrapping paper, and Christmas crackers.
8. Donate Online: You can shop online and raise money for charity simultaneously through platforms like Just Giving and Go Fund Me.
9. Take on Challenges: Some larger charities organise challenges in the UK and overseas. If you're up for an adventure, consider running the London Marathon, dog sledding in the Arctic, or trekking through China.
10. Leave a Gift in Your Will to Charity: Leaving a charitable gift in your Will not only supports causes that were important to you but also comes with financial benefits, such as reducing the value of your estate and potentially avoiding Inheritance Tax.
If you choose to leave a gift to a charity in your Will, be sure to specify the full name of the charity, its registered charity number, and the amount or item you wish to give.
When creating your Will, it's advisable to seek assistance from a solicitor to ensure your instructions, including charitable gifts, are clear and legally sound.
Discover a Selection of Local Animal Charities in Sussex, Surrey, Kent, and Even Antigua to Consider Supporting This Christmas:
This Christmas, please consider supporting a charity. They rely on your help to make a difference in the lives of needy animals.
Ashdown Forest Dogs Christmas Party
Members are getting ready to jingle and mingle with fellow dog lovers at the first-ever Ashdown Forest Dogs Christmas Party on Saturday, 2 December 2023.
We’ve got a sleigh full of fun planned:
🎄 Games and activities for everyone
🎄 Surprises that will make tails wag
🎄 Delicious refreshments to keep energy up
And here’s the best part: All surplus profits will go to Raystede Animal Welfare.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Zita x
Zita Wells
Pet Patrol 365
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