Border Collie Trust round up pawsome donations with new fundraising incentive

Donations will help fund the work required for a new exercise field, and to replace the fencing in the current exercise paddock. These projects are essential for the health and happiness of the dogs Border Collie Trust care for, but costs are estimated to be around £30k – a tall order for a small local charity.

Ben Wilkes, Trustee for Border Collie Trust, said: “Our first priority is the wellbeing of our rescue dogs, so we’re always looking for new and innovative ways to raise funds and improve the life of every dog we care for. This is especially important after a significant investment to buy new land due to HS2; the rail link’s extension would have passed through our site. After HS2 was scrapped, we’ve been left with an unexpected expense and more space than we necessarily need - and the government won’t offer new compensation for those affected. That’s why we’re so grateful for organisations like Give as you Live who have stepped up to help us.”

Give as you Live is Border Collie Trust’s chosen fundraising partner, with Give as you Live Online providing an easy way for the charity’s supporters to raise free funds with their everyday online shopping. A bonus donation scheme means an additional £5 is raised for Border Collie Trust with every new shopper signing up to Give as you Live Online this month.

Annabelle Risdon, Director of Charity Partnerships at Give as you Live, commented: “The cost of living crisis means that charities are under pressure to explore new ways of raising funds. Animal charities like Border Collie Trust aren’t just feeling the pinch with fewer donations; they see the direct result of this crisis as more pets are surrendered by owners who can’t afford to keep them. We’re delighted to be working with Border Collie Trust to help fund their key projects and enabling supporters to contribute at no extra cost to them.”

Anyone who would like to support the charity for free can do so by registering with Give as you Live Online here: www.giveasyoulive.com/charity/bctgb