HOW YOU CAN HELP
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You can help us through various ways of raising fund or by volunteering
your time to help us feed, house and care for our animals until they are
found loving new homes.
Fundraising and donations
This is so important for the future of the Branch - without funds our work cannot continue. Although we work within the rules, policies and guidlines of the national RSPCA, we are actually a separately registered charity and responsible for our own funding and for managing local animal welfare work. We rely on public donations and the generosity of the community to help our local animals so we have a never-ending drive to raise funds to ensure we can continue to help as many animals as possible.
You can help us to raise funds by:
- Donating to the branch directly,
either:
- Online (one-off donation or direct debit) - just click the button!
- By post - make cheques payable to "RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich & Districts" and send to RSPCA Branch Treasurer, 23 Blagg Avenue, Nantwich, CW5 5JF.
- By standing order - download and complete our standing order form and send it directly to our treasurer at the above address.
- Bookmarking our easysearch/easyfundraising
link and using it as your starting point
every time you search or shop online to support the care of local animals
by generating donations from the retailers and websites that you visit
- AND IT WON'T COST YOU A PENNY!!
Everytime you search using easysearch, you will generate a small donation for us (the pennies will quickly mount up). Easyfundraising has deals with thousands of retailers to make donations to your cause if you shop with them - up to £50 from some of them if you go via Easyfundraising to switch to their service, participate in free trials or register on their site.
If you register, you can track the funds that you're generating and you'll also receive email offers on competitions and the latest bargains from online retailers across the web! Pass the word! More people searching & shopping = More funds for our animals! IF WE ALL DO IT, THINK HOW MUCH WE COULD RAISE!! - Helping with, or organising, a fundraising activity. We always have need of folk to help us with our collections at local stores. Please email your details including your name and telephone number to branch@rspca-crewenantwich.org.uk.
- Payroll giving. Does your employer have a payroll giving facility? If so, you can receive tax relief on your donations which will be deducted from your pay. Please speak with your payroll section about this option. You must specifiy that the beneficiary should be RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich & Districts Branch if you wish the money to come direct to us. If your workplace doesn't have a payroll giving system in place, visit Workplace Giving UK to find out more and to set up your own payroll giving. For further information, please email branch@rspca-crewenantwich.org.uk.
- Rembering us in your Will. We are very thankful to those people who have remembered us in their Will and left us a legacy. Leaving us a legacy allows you to carry on caring long after you are gone. For local animals to benefit from your bequest you must clearly state your beneficiary as the RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich & Districts Branch, charity number 256976.
Volunteering
Note: All volunteers must be aged 18yrs or over to meet our insurance requirements.
Home Visitors
Before we rehome our animals we visit prospective adopters to ensure they are fully aware of the needs of that animal and the responsibility they are taking on. The role also includes visiting the homes of potential adopters and answering any questions they might have about the animal they wish to adopt. A good knowledge of caring for dogs, cats and other animals with the ability to pass on your knowledge to members of the public in a constructive manner will be a distinct advantage.
Dog Walkers
Kennels are located just outside of Nantwich so ideally you will be living in close proximity to limit your travelling distance. For dog walkers, all training is provided.
Dog Transporters
Kennels are located just outside of Nantwich so ideally you will be living in close proximity to limit your travelling distance. For dog transportation, ideally you will have access to a dog guard for your car although this is not a necessity. Transportation is required during normal working hours (9am-5pm, Mon to Fri).
Poster Distribution
Maybe you could promote our branch at your work. You never know, perhap someone you work with is looking to adopt a cat or dog or is looking for something to do this weekend or somewhere to go. They may not have heard of our branch and the rehoming work that we do or how important our fund raising efforts are to us.
Please use the following link to download our posters and either e-mail it around at work or print it off and display it on one of your notice boards.
Other volunteer roles
There are many other ways you could help. Some of the roles are identified below. If you are interested in any of the activities, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- Fosterers
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Collecting Bric-a-Brac for us to sell
- Public Speaking
- Committee work - become a trustee for the branch
So whether you are retired or just looking to fill a few hours each week during or after work in aid of a good cause, please get in touch by calling 07817 360497 or email.
Work Experience
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept volunteers for work experience as we use private boarding kennels.
If you are interested in work experience, the Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre / Cattery may be able to help. Please have a look at their information leaflet. You can then contact them by email.
Membership
By becoming a member of the national Society you also become a member of your local branch. This means that you can be considered for election to the branch committee as a trustee of the Branch and you will also be invited to our Annual General Meeting. Visit the national RSPCA site for more information about membership.
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