Help working animals on behalf of loved ones
If your loved ones have a birthday, anniversary or other celebration coming up but already have everything they need, why not donate to SPANA on their behalf? Giving in celebration is an extra special way to give a gift to your friends and family whilst helping working animals in need – and it couldn’t be easier! You can donate online or call us on 020 7831 3999. (Please do let us know your loved one’s details so we can send them a special card or email).
Ask for donations instead of gifts for your own special occasion
Or, perhaps you’ve got your own celebration coming up and you simply don’t need another toaster! You could ask for donations to SPANA instead of receiving gifts, and give a working animal the gift of working pain free – it may just make your special day even more meaningful. You can set up your very own webpage where people can donate quickly and easily from anywhere in the world, and leave you a special message. Simply go to www.justgiving.com/spana and select ‘Fundraise for us’ – it’s as easy as that!
Create your own wish list
You could even make up your own wish list by choosing from our range of thoughtful Gifts of Health and Happiness. These virtual gifts also make amazing presents for your own animal-loving friends!
So, whether it’s a birthday or wedding, Mother’s Day, or any other important occasion – why not be like these SPANA stars who asked for donations in lieu of gifts on their special occasion?
Anne Yeeles asked for cheques to be sent to SPANA for her 60th birthday celebration.
We were over the moon to receive £449 from Anne’s friends and family.
‘I wanted my 60th birthday to be special and memorable; I wanted a party that was going to be a treat for my family and friends.
‘However, I didn’t need presents. Instead, I asked for donations to SPANA so that my birthday could have a much bigger impact and help support the most needy of working animals. I thoroughly enjoyed my party, and it’s wonderful knowing that many vulnerable animals will benefit too.’
Shirin Spencer raised money for nine different charities at her 90th birthday party!
SPANA was so grateful to receive £300 from Shirin’s big celebration. She choose charities that ‘strive to relieve suffering and give everyone and every creature a better life.’
Hilary and Mick Smith set up a JustGiving page and asked for donations to SPANA for their 40th wedding anniversary
‘I would have liked a more glamorous wedding when Mick and I married at a register office in 1975. Forty years later, I got the wedding I wanted, complete with wedding dress and the renewal of our vows!
‘We decided that, rather than guests buying any gifts, it would be more worthwhile if people would make a donation to SPANA. We raised £175! I chose SPANA because my daughter, Anna, had worked for the charity and I saw first-hand what wonderful work they do to alleviate the suffering of animals.’
Discover more ways to get involved
Knit and Crochet for Working Animals
Using our patterns, you can craft your very own Duncan the donkey, Hattie the horse, Oscar the ox, Emma the elephant, or Clarence the camel!
Mark SPANA’s Centenary with the 100 for 100 Challenge!
To celebrate our centenary, help working animals by doing an activity involving the number 100. You could bake 100 cupcakes or do 100 jumping jacks!
Knit and Crochet for Working Animals
Using our patterns, you can craft your very own Duncan the donkey, Hattie the horse, Oscar the ox, Emma the elephant, or Clarence the camel!
Mark SPANA’s Centenary with the 100 for 100 Challenge!
To celebrate our centenary, help working animals by doing an activity involving the number 100. You could bake 100 cupcakes or do 100 jumping jacks!