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 RSPCA Oxfordshire, you’ll stand alongside passionate animal lovers across the country, united in the mission to end animal cruelty and neglect.
Start Your Fundraising Journey
Take the first step towards making a difference for animals in need across Oxfordshire.
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.
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.
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.
Make a Difference
Every pound you raise helps us rescue, care for, and rehome animals across Oxfordshire.
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 the RSPCA.
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 the RSPCA.
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 the RSPCA.
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 the RSPCA.
Boot Sale
Host a boot sale and donate the proceeds to the RSPCA.
Ask friends and neighbors to contribute items they no longer need, and turn secondhand treasures into funds for animals in need.
Yoga Class
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 the RSPCA.
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 the RSPCA.
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, the RSPCA 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 RSPCA Oxfordshire, ensuring your collected funds reach us for their intended purpose is essential.
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, get a receipt, and then donate the amount to RSPCA Oxfordshire using your credit or debit card.
Other Ways to Give
Dog Sponsorship
- £6 a month could help provide vital food and daily care.
- £12 a month could cover life-saving medicines and essential veterinary support.
- £20 a month could contribute to specialised training and rehabilitation, helping dogs overcome trauma.
- £25 a month could fund comprehensive care, including advanced medical treatments and long-term support for dogs with complex needs.
Cat Sponsorship
- £6 a month could provide nourishing food and a warm bed for cats in our care.
- £12 a month could cover essential veterinary check-ups and vaccinations, giving cats the best start in their new lives.
- £20 a month could fund specialised care, including behavioural support, helping timid or traumatised cats feel safe and ready for adoption.
- £25 a month could support extensive care for cats with complex needs, including advanced treatments and ongoing support until they’re ready for a loving home.
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