​​Wild animals caught up in the pet trade need your help

​Fundraising can be a fun way to support our work – and with your help we can bring exotic pet suffering to an end. We receive no government funding so are enormously grateful to the initiative and energy of our fundraisers to help us achieve lasting protection for wild animals. Thanks to people like you, we have been able to prevent many thousands of wild animals from being sold as pets.
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Want to join us? Let your imagination go wild and be proud of the part you play in our successes.

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Be Inspired

​You may already have an idea of what you’d like to do. But if not, here is our A-Z of fundraising ideas that are kind to animals and our environment…

​​ A uction of promises     Ask family, friends and colleagues to donate their services, skills and time as ‘promises’ to be auctioned e.g. handyman for 3 hours, dog-walker for a weekend, home tutor for 3 lessons.

B us or coach trip   Plan an outing to a local nature reserve or animal sanctuary, hire a minibus or coach and sell tickets. You could also include a packed lunch in the ticket price.

​ C ake bake    Organise a vegan bake sale at a community venue, workplace or your home. As well as raising much-need funds you can demonstrate how delicious animal-free foods can be.

D og walk     Plan and advertise a sponsored dog walk in your area – the dogs will love you for it! Charge a fee to take part and offer refreshments and a raffle. To attract more participants, ask a local celebrity to lead the walk.

​E c o or cruelty-free fair     As well as raising funds, this is a great way to encourage people to live cruelty-free and sustainably. Hire a local community centre and sell stall space to ethical companies and charities. Charge a small admission fee on the door.

​F uel free for a fortnight     Get sponsored to ditch the car. Walk or cycle wherever you go and improve your fitness at the same time.

​ G ames night     This will appeal to family and friends of all ages and is a great way to bring people together. Take along some classic games and invite participants to bring their own. Charge a fee to play and sell snacks and drinks.

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​ H ampers of ethical treats      Ask companies that are local ethical, fairtrade or vegan to donate prizes and package them up into hampers. Raffle or auction off the hampers at your workplace.

I nsect hotels     Make and sell cosy homes for a wide range of creepy crawlies. Insect populations are in trouble, so this is a great project. Instructions on how to build bug hotels can easily be found online.
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​ J umble sale    If you have friends willing to help, and somewhere to store pre-loved clothes, books and toys then a jumble sale is a great idea! Otherwise, a car boot sale is an excellent way of raising funds as well as getting rid of unwanted clutter.

​ K ick the habit     Challenge yourself to break a bad habit for a set time or for good. Give up single-use plastic, over-shopping or over-eating and ask friends and family to sponsor you.

​ L itter pick    Get sponsored to clear up a local nature reserve or beauty spot.
You can either do this alone or advertise it as a community event. Local councils can usually supply equipment and collect bags of litter afterwards.

​Music event  If you sing or play an instrument, or know any talented performers, then a well-planned music event could be a great way to raise funds and awareness.

​N ature themed art auction  Ask local artists and creative types to donate artwork that celebrates the beauty of wild animals in the wild. Find a low-cost venue or stage the auction online.
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​O utward bound challenge  If you’re the adventurous type then get sponsored to hike
over mountains, kayak across lakes or abseil down cliffs. The challenge could be life-
changing – for you and the animals you raise funds to help.

​​P lant sale  Everyone loves a plant sale! If you have green fingers, then you could either get together with other keen gardeners, or man a stall at an event or car boot sale. A garden or allotment would also be a great place to hold a plant sale if advertised well.

​ Q uiz night  Make it animal-themed, fun and engaging. Ask local businesses to donate a prize for the winner as well as raffle prizes. Pubs will often give you the space for free if you can guarantee a minimum spend at the bar.

​ R ecycle electronics   Gather up unused electronic items and gadgets lying around the house, and sell them, or recycle them for cash.

​ S pecial occasions  Asking for donations to APA (or ‘the APA Foundation’) instead of birthday or anniversary gifts can make for more meaningful celebrations that benefit animals.

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T ombola or lucky dip. Run an eco-friendly tombola or lucky dip table at a fete or fair. Collect donated prizes from family and friends and seeks out plastic-free prizes for the kids’ lucky dip such as packets of seeds, traditional toys and paper bags of sweets.

​Upcycle craft sale  If you have a talent for upcycling, then why not raise funds by selling some of your unique creations online or at a craft fair. What could be more rewarding than breathing life into old materials and saving animals at the same time?

​Vegan picnic  Find a green space or use your own garden to host a picnic fundraiser. Keep it simple with sandwiches and shop-bought vegan cakes. Decide on an entry fee, spread the word, spread your blankets and have fun!

​W orkshop your skills  If you know how to make green cleaning products, upcycle clothes or make jewellery, then why not pass on your knowledge – for a fee.
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e X otic pet cage sit  Raise funds while raising awareness! Get sponsored to dress up as an exotic pet and occupy a small cage in a busy public place for a set number of hours. Get local media attention to attract more sponsors.

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​ Y oga-thon  Plan a marathon yoga session for all ages. Seek out yoga instructors prepared to donate an hour of their time. Schedule hourly, back-to-back sessions for a whole day and charge participants a fee to enjoy relaxing, deep breathing, stretching sessions.

Zero waste challenge  Get sponsored to do a zero food waste challenge for one month. You will learn a lot, help the environment, and raise funds for APA (or ‘the APA Foundation’) at the same time.

Now choose how you would like to make a difference !  ​