Fundraise for CareDogs

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, taking on a challenge or bringing your community together, there are lots of ways to support CareDogs. Every pound you raise helps tackle loneliness by connecting socially isolated people with volunteers and their dogs. We'll provide everything you need to get started – you just choose how you'd like to make a difference.

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Ways to fundraise

  • Celebrate


    Mark a birthday, anniversary or special occasion by asking for donations instead of gifts.

  • Runs & Challenges


    Take on a run, cycle, swim or challenge event and push yourself for a great cause.

  • Fundraise together


    Host a coffee morning, bake sale, quiz night or community event with friends, family or colleagues.

  • At work or school


    Get your workplace, school or club involved with fundraising ideas that everyone can enjoy.

  • In Memory


    Celebrate the life of a loved one or cherished pet by making a donation or fundraising in their memory.

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Why Fundraise for CareDogs?

Loneliness affects millions of adult across the UK, but together we can change that.

By fundraising for CareDogs, you're helping us:

  • Recruit and train more volunteers

  • Match more older people with caring volunteers and their dogs

  • Reduce loneliness and social isolation

  • Run our accessible, community walks for adults living with disabilities

  • Build stronger, more connected communities

  • Improve the physical and mental wellbeing of those in our communities who need us most

Every fundraiser, no matter how big or small, helps create friendships that change lives.

“CareDogs has changed my life. I look forward to meeting my volunteer and their CareDog Joey every week. It’s given me purpose again”
— Sean Stone, 58

What your fundraising does

Could fund a community walk

£50

Could provide DBS checks for 10 volunteers

£100

Could provide training for up to 20 volunteers

£200

Could support our over-55s befriending service for one month

£500

Fundraising FAQs

  • Most fundraising activities are straightforward, but some events may require licences or permissions. Our fundraising team can advise you if you're unsure

  • Yes! We recommend setting up a JustGiving page, which makes it easy to collect donations and share your fundraiser with friends and family.

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  • Absolutely! Many of our supporters fundraise as part of a workplace, school, club or community group.

  • You can pay in your fundraising online, by bank transfer or by contacting our fundraising team for alternative options.