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🎉 Celebrating Our Commitment to CSR at mci group   Just a few weeks ago, we actively participated in the mci-group pacer challenge to promote well-being and support our Corporate Social Responsibility.   🏆 Steps for Charity: Our 782 participants around mci offices aimed to make a real impact and walked over 135,000 km—three times around the globe! The office with the most steps won the chance to choose a non-profit organisation to receive a donation.   🐾 Supporting Animal Welfare: mci group Belgium won the challenge and chose “De Zonnegloed,” a wild animals sanctuary providing a permanent home for both native and non-native animals that have been neglected, abandoned, abused or confiscated and cannot return to the wild. They operate without state funding and rely on supporters' generosity to care for over 423 rescued animals from 139 species.   💚 Join us in celebrating our teams’ efforts and supporting “De Zonnegloed” in their mission. Together, we walk towards a brighter, kinder future.   #mcigroup #CorporateSocialResponsibility #StepChallenge #CSR #AnimalWelfare

🐾 **URGENT APPEAL FOR HELP AT OUR ANIMAL SHELTER! 🐾** Dear friends We hope this message finds you well. At moses animal care ug we are reaching out to our compassionate friends for urgent assistance. Our furry friends need your support now more than ever. Our shelter is currently facing a critical situation with an overwhelming number of animals in need. The demand for care, food, and medical attention has surpassed our available resources, and we are reaching out to you, our community, for help. **Ways You Can Make a Difference:** 1. **Volunteer your Time:**   If you have a few hours to spare during the week, we would greatly appreciate your help with cleaning, feeding, and spending quality time with our animals. Your presence and care can make a significant impact on their well-being. 2. **Donate Supplies:**   We are in need of essential supplies such as pet food, blankets, towels, and cleaning supplies. If you have any unused or extra items, please consider donating them to our shelter. Every contribution, no matter how small, counts. 3. **Foster Homes:**   Our shelter is currently at full capacity, and we are actively seeking loving foster homes for our animals. Fostering provides a temporary and nurturing environment for them until they find their forever homes. 4. **Financial Contributions:**   Monetary donations are crucial to cover veterinary bills, medication, and overall operational expenses. Your financial support ensures that we can continue to provide the best care for our animals. 5. **Spread the Word:**   Help us reach a wider audience by sharing this message on social media, in your workplace, or among friends and family. The more people who are aware of our situation, the greater the chance we have of finding the help we need. If you can assist in any way, please contact us at mukubamoses98@gmail.com. Your kindness and generosity will directly impact the lives of these innocent animals who rely on our community's support. Thank you for considering our plea for help. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these deserving animals. With heartfelt gratitude, https://lnkd.in/gMfu6j5Q

It seems to happen often, that some person/org is alleged / discovered to be odious, and charities wonder whether to continue receiving funds from some fdn associated with them. My view is: yes absolutely! For a legal reason: funds in a charity (ie, inside the charitable fence) have to go to charitable work (ie, work inside the charitable fence): they have to go *somewhere.* If every charity shuns the fdn, those funds will just sit in some bank account for years doing nothing and possibly being forgotten about, probably gradually depleted by asset managers' fees, and eventually become 'unclaimed assets' (or run out completely). Better to put them to use asap!

We are entering the time of year when we conduct in-depth reviews to update our list of Recommended Charities. To enhance transparency and provide insight into the evaluation process, we are sharing changes to our charity evaluation criteria that will apply to this year’s set of charities. 🔎 #charityevaluations #charityevaluator #charityreviews #animaladvocacy #animalrights #effectivealtruism

#6% #adopt #dontbuypets #saveourpets #ethicalpetowners > Did you know....100,000 adoptable & treatable dogs and cats are euthanised in pounds & shelters every year in Australia!! > Did you know...there are currently an estimated 28.7 million pets in Australia and we have one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world. > Did you know...if just 6% more people in Australia chose to adopt rather than purchase a new best friend, we would end the killing of pets in our nation’s shelters. How can you Help? Help address the shortage of funding for animal rescue centres whilst educating existing and/or prospective pet owners about responsible pet ownership and pet management in the community. Support charities like #ozzietailsofhope in whatever way you, your family and your friends can: 1. Show up at our Annual Fundraising event "#SantaPaws" - November 17th Centennial Park - https://lnkd.in/gQDjjtya 2. Donate a service or product for our raffle and silent auction 3. Be a Sponsor of the #SantaPaws event- https://lnkd.in/gdKzZwGG 4. Select #santapaws and #ozzietailsofhope as our CSR charity for 2024-2025 - https://lnkd.in/gwDNGcE9 What does this have to do with work? By partnering with Ozzie Tails of Hope and Santa Paws, your company can effectively integrate animal welfare into your ESG and CSR goals for employee, customer and shareholder enagagement and retention. Australians Love their Furbabies: > Animal welfare and government agencies are spending around $250 million every year on the Unwanted Pet Problem > Animal welfare shelters and pounds are Chronically Underfunded > Approximately 69% of households in Australia own pets, with dogs being the most common (48%), followed by cats. > Seventy five percent of pet owners live in a multi person household, and 82% of pet owners are from households with incomes of $100,000 or more.   - Age 18-25 (Gen Z)                 79% - Age 25-39 (Millennials)        80% - Families with kids U18           86%   How much do Australians spend on their pets? * Overall, Australian households are estimated to have spent over $33 billion on pet services and products in 2022 with food representing 51% of all expenditure, followed by veterinary service at 14%.   * Dog owners spent the most, with an estimated average of $3218 spent per animal each year. Cat owners spend an estimated average of $1715 per animal each year. If you would like to know more and/or get involved: 1. Please private message me OR 2. Email adopt@santapaws.net.au OR 3. Contact #ozzietailsofhope via the link above. THANK YOU!! #corporatesocialresponsibility #supportcommunities #animalwelfare #positivebranding #companythatcares Kiki Bermudez Ell Schlyder Maree Taylor Denise Hanlon Teresa Romanovsky Amanda Evans Claire Rasmussen Angela Moore Vanessa Megan Gray Lyndon Caroline Dempsey Eloise Moore Andrew Bondini

If you want to give a gift that’s Easter-bunny themed but won’t put animals at risk of harm, consider: Donating to a small animal charity! There are many groups working to protect and re-home small domestic animals like rabbits. A donation to one in someone’s honour can be a beautiful gift that keeps giving. Volunteering! Between humane societies, wildlife rehabilitators, and small-animal rescues, there’s no shortage of places needing help. Give some of your time with a loved one to help animals directly this way. Chocolates or candies! A gift of rabbit-shaped or themed (and plant-based) chocolate or candy is another fun way to enjoy the season and provide joy without putting animals at risk. If you are STILL interested in adding a rabbit to your family, please look up a local rescue who can ensure you have the best possible information to give your new family member a great and long-lasting life!

THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are available to UK registered charities working in the UK in the areas of animal welfare, support for the elderly, support for young people, health and the local community. Previously known as the Lewis Trust, the Charles Lewis Foundation is a family-based grant-making charity operating out of Oxted, Surrey. The Foundation’s policy is to make grants to a wide range of charitable bodies and individuals, although the trustees have determined that its priority areas for grant support over the next few years will be: o Animal welfare. o Elderly. o Health. o Local community, and o Young people. The Foundation particularly favours smaller charities located in the UK where funding is required for a specific project and where small grants can have a big impact. It particularly supports registered charities in the UK which make good use of volunteers and have low running costs. The Foundation likes to support ongoing and new projects. The Foundation does not normally support applications from large national charities (i.e. those with an annual income in excess of £10 million or with £100+ million assets) or charities dedicated to issues deemed by the Trustees to be already well funded within the UK. During the year ended 31st March 2023, the Foundation awarded 47 grants between £500 and £10,000.00 across the following categories: o Elderly. o Health. o Local community. o Young People, and o Other (Ukraine). The Foundation does not have a website. Further information is, however, available on the Charity Commission website. Applications should be made in the first instance to the Charles Lewis Foundation by email to office@tclf.org.uk. Grants are considered by the Trustees at their meetings. The Foundation aims to write to all applicants informing them of the outcome of their application for funding within three months of the date of the application. Contact details for the Foundation are: Della Skeates and Geoff Lewis Trustees The Charles Lewis Foundation Unit 4 Diamond Business Centre Holland Road Oxted Surrey RH8 9BQ Email: office@tclf.org.uk Thank you, to @GRIN SW LLP who shared this opportunity, in their daily bulletin. Please contact @Heaward Solutions if you need support to make an application. #Grant #Fundraising #Charity #Community #CIC #SocialEnteprise

Although they frequently face financial difficulties, animal rescue organizations are vital to the preservation of human life. Here are a few original and effective methods for raising money: 1. Campaigns for crowdsourcing: Community support can be mobilized through websites such as Kickstarter or GoFundMe. 2. Social Media Challenges: Make a pet-related version of the "Ice Bucket Challenge," which has gone viral. 3. Conduct Online Events: Organize online pet shows, webinars, or auctions. Work together with companies to secure sponsorships or match funding through corporate partnerships. 5. Merchandise Sales: Market branded goods like mugs, T-shirts, and accessories for pets. 6. Pet Photo Contests: Ask participants to pay an entry fee in order to display their animals. 7. Charity Walks and Runs: Plan virtual or local walks or runs where participants seek sponsorships to raise money. 8. Grant Applications: Submit grant requests to foundations that support animal welfare. 9. Grant Campaigns: Collect donations by setting up booths at neighborhood events or through social media. 10. Making Programs Available Every Month: Aim to get backers to pledge consistent, monthly contributions. 11. Benefit Dinners: Organize unique dinners where the proceeds are donated to the rescue. 12. Adoption Fees: To encourage larger donations, consider implementing an adoption fee that is "pay what you can." 13. Pet Services: Raise money for the organization by providing pet sitting, grooming, and training services. 14. Allow Donors to Sponsor Particular Animals: Provide a Pet Sponsorship Program. 15. Educative Workshops: Provide paid seminars on training or pet maintenance. Programs for Recycling: Gather recyclables and trade them in for cash. 17. Encourage supporters to bring things for a garage sale by holding community events. 18. Membership Plans: Provide members with access to premium content or other advantages. 19. Auctions: Organize live or virtual sales featuring donated goods or experiences. 20. Matching Gifts: Assist businesses that match contributions made by their staff members. You can help animals in need by contributing any amount of money. You can guarantee the survival of your animal rescue group by utilizing these creative fundraising suggestions. #AnimalRescue #Fundraising #NonProfit #Crowdfunding #VirtualEvents #PetLovers #Charity #DonationDrive #CorporatePartnerships #Merchandise #PetAdoption #AnimalWelfare #SupportLocal #CommunityEvents #PetServices #SponsorAPet #BenefitDinners #EducationWorkshops #RecyclingForGood #MatchingGifts #MakeADifference #vervetico By engaging with your community and thinking creatively, you can find sustainable ways to support your animal rescue efforts. Let's join hands and give our furry friends the care and love they deserve!

Surrendering pets is never easy, here at Saving Strays, we understand that animals become part of the family! That's why we have been busy this month, supporting #owners and #fosterers to rehome 2x beautiful animals: Nora (English bulldog) and Luna (French bulldog) and we couldn't be prouder. They are both settling in very well and receiving additional support in the form of training to help their transition. We fully appreciate the community, fosterers, and previous owners who have supported our charity to make this possible 💙 We wanted to share this news with you to show the impact a caring community can have, one of these dogs was originally scheduled to be PTS before SSARs support, and it can take just one person to make a big difference and potentially save an animal's life. If you would like to make a difference, then we are looking for support in the form of #partnerships with organisations that support our mission or can provide donations regularly to support the animals that are in our long-term foster care. We would also love the opportunity to discuss sponsorships if anyone or any organisation would like to discuss then please just drop us a message! As a charity with volunteers, we appreciate any support that our amazing community can provide and love building relationships with businesses/people who like us do not want to put a healthy animal down. Below is a picture of both Nora and Luna settling into their new lives. We hope this brightens your weekend! #SSAR #animalrescue #weneedyou #charity #donationsneeded #makeadifference

THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are available to UK registered charities working in the UK in the areas of animal welfare, support for the elderly, support for young people, health and the local community. Previously known as the Lewis Trust, the Charles Lewis Foundation is a family-based grant-making charity operating out of Oxted, Surrey. The Foundation’s policy is to make grants to a wide range of charitable bodies and individuals, although the trustees have determined that its priority areas for grant support over the next few years will be: o Animal welfare. o Elderly. o Health. o Local community, and o Young people. The Foundation particularly favours smaller charities located in the UK where funding is required for a specific project and where small grants can have a big impact. It particularly supports registered charities in the UK which make good use of volunteers and have low running costs. The Foundation likes to support ongoing and new projects. The Foundation does not normally support applications from large national charities (i.e. those with an annual income in excess of £10 million or with £100+ million assets) or charities dedicated to issues deemed by the Trustees to be already well funded within the UK. During the year ended 31st March 2023, the Foundation awarded 47 grants between £500 and £10,000.00 across the following categories: o Elderly. o Health. o Local community. o Young People, and o Other (Ukraine). The Foundation does not have a website. Further information is, however, available on the Charity Commission website. Applications should be made in the first instance to the Charles Lewis Foundation by email to office@tclf.org.uk. Grants are considered by the Trustees at their meetings. The Foundation aims to write to all applicants informing them of the outcome of their application for funding within three months of the date of the application. Contact details for the Foundation are: Della Skeates and Geoff Lewis Trustees The Charles Lewis Foundation Unit 4 Diamond Business Centre Holland Road Oxted Surrey RH8 9BQ Email: office@tclf.org.uk Thank you, to @GRIN SW LLP who shared this opportunity, in their daily bulletin. Please contact @Heaward Solutions if you need support to make an application. #Grant #Fundraising #Charity #Community #CIC #SocialEnteprise