Fund raising for Rhyddings Park

Gayle · 25-02-2009, 19:46

We need to raise some money for pets corner in Rhyddings Park. All the money that we've currently got is project funding but what we don't have is money for the day to day running of the pets corner. This is not my area of expertise.

So, my question is - what method of fund raising would people recommend and could someone give us a hand?

Raffle
Quiz sheets
Treasure hunt

etc

Any other ideas?

emzy · 25-02-2009, 19:50

Can't think of anything off hand but if there is any way that I can help out please give me a shout. I will be limited as to what I can do but will do what I can.

Gayle · 25-02-2009, 19:59

That's good to know, thanks Emzy

shillelagh · 25-02-2009, 20:30

Depends gayle on how much you need to raise ... and how you want to do it ...

You could run a bonus ball ... on the national lottery .. that would bring money in each week.
A Quiz night in one of the pubs with a raffle and you could always do play your cards right as well. you could run a monthly one

g jones · 25-02-2009, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gayle

We need to raise some money for pets corner in Rhyddings Park. All the money that we've currently got is project funding but what we don't have is money for the day to day running of the pets corner. This is not my area of expertise.

So, my question is - what method of fund raising would people recommend and could someone give us a hand?

Raffle
Quiz sheets
Treasure hunt

etc

Have you tried community foundation. They are giving £5k grants and haven't had a tremendous number of applications.

Any other ideas?

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lancsdave · 25-02-2009, 21:23

Merchandise ?

Gayle · 25-02-2009, 21:27

We've already used Community Foundation for a project grant so can't go back to them.

What I'm talking about here is day to day running of the pets corner. Hard to get grants for that.

lancsdave · 25-02-2009, 21:37

Do they not have sponsors/adopters for any of the animals ?

emamum · 25-02-2009, 21:52

the kebab shop wanted to adopt the goat but neil said no

katex · 25-02-2009, 22:34

5km (or whatever) run around and around and around the park. Maybe out of the park for a while rustling pet feeding dishes for collection

Can dress up as the animals.

Put your Chris at the front as the peacock being experienced like, Neil at the back as the goat, tossing everyone into action (no pun intended).

MargaretR · 25-02-2009, 22:57

A one day car boot sale might meet the most pressing cash need until a regular income is organised.
I have some stuff that would be sellable at a car boot - most of us could do with having a spring clearout - likely enough to fill a stall

garinda · 26-02-2009, 02:08

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Do they not have sponsors/adopters for any of the animals ?

I think that's a good idea.

After all there is a large Pet Warehouse in the town, who may be willing to provide some food etc, in exchange for a small advert in the Pet's Corner.

Just this evening at the theatre with Lettie and Sparkologist, they were telling me about an orangutan he sponsors in Malaysia. So much a month in exchange for updates. Ideal present for children who can't keep pets, for whatever reason.

Good luck.

Grange · 26-02-2009, 08:52

I know you said that you tried Community Foundation but was it the "Grassroots" grant run by Merseyside Community Foundation who also run the Lancashire Community Foundation ? "Grassroots" have a fund which gives £5,000=00 over 3 years. Have you tried "It's Your Community" which is a grant of £1,000=00 in conjunction with O2 ? Is your group a member of CVS (Council for Voluntary Services) who often have ways and means of suggesting funding...PM me for the number if you are not a member. Thwaites Brewery Community Fund is another contact. Have you contacted LCC Environmental Grants? good luck Laurie

K-P · 26-02-2009, 09:20

does it have its own website.. only needs a one page... with .. a DONATION button linked to paypal...

sparkiediv · 26-02-2009, 10:05

I'll give a hand with whatever you do plan if needed :-D

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