Become a Fundraiser | Help support this worthy cause

Fundraising for VULNeRABLE racehorses

Turn your idea into a second chance

Every fundraiser, large or small, can help give a vulnerable or retired racehorse a safer future.

You could hold a coffee morning, take on a sponsored challenge, organise a tack sale, create an online fundraiser or ask your workplace to support the Racehorse Rescue Centre. You do not need previous fundraising experience – simply choose an idea that suits your time, interests and confidence.

Rescue

Help provide safety and care when a former racehorse has nowhere secure to go.

Rehabilitate

Support patient rehabilitation, retraining and the rebuilding of confidence.

Create second chances

Help former racehorses move towards a safe, suitable and rewarding future.

Choose your fundraiser

Ideas for every interest, team and timetable

Start with something you enjoy. A simple, well-organised event can be just as valuable as a large challenge.

Quick and easy

  • Coffee morning or bake sale
  • Online birthday fundraiser
  • Preloved, craft or car-boot sale
  • Donate unwanted gifts for resale

Take on a challenge

  • Sponsored walk, run or cycle
  • Sponsored horse ride
  • Thirty-day fitness challenge
  • Gaming or livestream challenge

At work

  • Dress-down or themed day
  • Workplace quiz or lunch
  • Team challenge
  • Nominate us as charity of the year

For horse lovers and yards

  • Tack and riding-wear sale
  • Yard challenge or sponsored ride
  • Horse-photo competition
  • Charity clinic, open day or demonstration

In your community

  • Quiz night
  • Plant, book or craft sale
  • Car wash or community walk
  • Music evening or village event

Celebrate or remember

  • Birthday donations instead of gifts
  • Wedding favours or anniversary giving
  • Memorial fundraiser
  • Tribute page for a loved one or horse

Fundraising at work

Ask your employer to help your fundraising go further

Many employers support staff fundraising. Your workplace may be able to match the amount you raise, provide a volunteering day or sponsor a team challenge.

A business may also wish to support horse care, essential equipment, community programmes or a specific appeal.

Ask about corporate support

Ways your employer may be able to help

01. Matched giving
02. Payroll giving
03. Volunteering days
04. Team sponsorship
05. Event space
06. Charity partnership

Plan with confidence

Six simple steps to a successful fundraiser

1

Choose your idea

Pick an activity that suits your interests, time, location and supporters.

2

Set a target and date

A clear goal gives your fundraiser purpose and helps people understand how to support you.

3

Tell the charity

Contact us before the event so we can discuss your plans and the support you may need.

4

Make it safe

Check the venue, permissions, supervision, insurance and any rules that apply to your activity.

5

Spread the word

Share your story through social media, posters, local groups, friends, family and colleagues.

6

Pay in and say thank you

Pay in the funds promptly, thank your supporters and tell us how your event went.

We are here to help

How the Racehorse Rescue Centre can support you

Please contact us before your event. We can talk through your idea and help you understand what information or permission may be needed.

Depending on the activity and availability, we may also be able to provide approved wording, a letter confirming that you are fundraising in aid of the charity, or help sharing your event online.

A useful description for your publicity

“This event is being organised in aid of the Racehorse Rescue Centre.”

Please do not suggest that an independent event is organised or managed by the charity unless this has been agreed with us in writing.

Fundraise responsibly

Keep your event safe, clear and legal

Independent organisers remain responsible for planning, supervising and safely running their activity. Obtain the permission of the venue or landowner and arrange suitable insurance where necessary.

  • Contact us before arranging a raffle, lottery or public collection.
  • Follow current food-hygiene and allergen guidance when serving or selling food.
  • Plan appropriate supervision and safeguarding where children or vulnerable people are involved.
  • Do not use the charity logo without permission.
  • Use photographs only when the people pictured have agreed.

After the event

Celebrate what you achieved

Thank everyone who supported you and let them know the final total. Please pay in the money promptly and keep a simple record of income and necessary expenses.

We would also love to hear your story. With permission, photographs and a short account of your event may help inspire the next fundraiser.

Need help getting started?

Call, email or use our contact form to tell us what you are planning.

Telephone: 07766 027162

Email: admin@racehorserescue.org.uk

Contact the charity

Ready to fundraise for former racehorses?

Download the guide, choose an idea and tell us about your plans. Together, we can create more second chances.

Racehorse Rescue Centre – Registered Charity No. 1150864

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