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How to fundraise for us

Thank you for choosing to fundraise for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home! With your support, together we can continue to be there for the dogs, cats and people who need us.

How to fundraise for the Home 

Step 1: Let us know you’re fundraising for us. Get in touch by emailing fundraising@edch.org.uk

Step 2: Set up your fundraising page on Facebook or Justgiving, or download your sponsor form here.

Step 3: Plan and organise your event 

Step 4: Host the event and have fun!  

Step 5: Send photos, tag on socials, keep in touch 

Step 6: Send over the money you’ve raised for dogs and cats in need 

Fundraising FAQs

How do I set up a fundraising page?

There are a few easy ways to fundraise online for the Home.

JustGiving is a digital fundraising platform that helps you collect donations from friends and family. It’s quick and easy to set up a page, and what you raise will come directly to Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.

Visit JustGiving to set up your page and follow the instructions to start fundraising.

Alternatively, you can set up fundraisers via social media and share it with your friends and family to collect their donations and reach your goal.

You can set up a fundraising page via Facebook here.

How do I send you the money I’ve raised

There are few options for you to send your fundraising across to us. Please see below and pick the one most convenient to you.

Online – you can donate via our form here.

If you do use this method please send an email to fundraising@edch.org.uk notifying us of:

  • Amount donated,
  • date of the transfer,
  • your name and address or the details of the person you are supporting/sponsoring,
  • along with the event of activity you are taking part in.

We will need this information to ensure that you are credited in our records with the amount raised.

By telephone – Call our Fundraising team on 0131 669 5331 and pay in your funds over the phone

By post – you can send your donation (cheque only. Please DO NOT send cash in the post) to: The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, 26 Seafield Road East, Edinburgh, EH15 1EH.

Please make your cheque payable to ‘The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home’. Remember to include your sponsorship forms too so that we can claim relevant Gift Aid.

By bank transfer – If you do wish to transfer your funds raised via BACS, please get in touch with us at fundraising@edch.org.uk so we can supply you with bank details and a unique reference to note.

If you have any queries at all, please do not hesitate to contact us. Once again thank you for your valued support.

Runners crossing the finish line
Kilomathon Scotland
Date: 06 Apr 2025
Sign up for the Kilomathon today and help raise money for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. With 3 distances to choose from, there’s something for everyone. 13.1K is the perfect race distance to progress from a 10k to a half marathon or opt for the 6.5k as a great stepping stone from 5k to 10k. There's also something for the kids with a 2.6k mini Kilomathon!
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People running in Holyrood Park
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Date: 24 May 2025
Sign up for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on 24th – 25th May 2025 and raise much-needed funds for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. With various distances to choose from, there's something for everyone - from seasoned marathon enthusiasts to those taking on their first 5k challenge.
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Scottish Half Marathon
Date: 17 Aug 2025
Sign up for the Scottish Half Marathon today and help raise money for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home! With a fast and flat coastal route, this annual event is a fun and rewarding way to get in shape and support the Home at the same time. Not only will you be pushing your physical limits, but you'll also be raising vital funds for a worthy cause.
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