Help Create a Better Future for Animals
There is no limit to the creative and inspiring ways you can support the NSPCA.
Whether you’re taking on a personal challenge, organising a community event, fundraising at school or rallying your team or clubmates, every euro raised helps animals in need.
By fundraising for the NSPCA, you’re joining a community of passionate supporters helping to rescue, rehabilitate and protect vulnerable animals across Ireland. Together, we are creating one national voice for animals and building a kinder future for those who depend on us.
Why fundraise for the NSPCA
Your support helps provide:
Every fundraiser, no matter the size, helps change lives
How can I fundraise?
You can fundraise as an individual, a family, a class, school, club, college or company
Here’s a guide on where to start:
Turn Your Challenge Into Change
Personal fundraising challenges are a fun and rewarding way to support animals in need.
Whether you’re climbing a mountain, running a marathon, shaving your beard or taking on a fitness challenge, your efforts can make a real difference.
Every year we have a team of supporters who take on the VHI Womens Mini Marathon and the Dublin City Marathon!
Popular fundraising ideas include:
- Sponsored hikes or walks
- Cycling challenges
- Fitness or endurance challenges
- Haircuts or beard shaves
- Raffles
- Birthday fundraisers
- Sponsored silences
- Quiz nights
- Coffee mornings
Whatever your idea, our fundraising team is here to help you get started.
Inspire the Next Generation of Animal Lovers
Schools and colleges play an important role in helping animals through fundraising and awareness activities.
There are countless ways for students and staff to get involved, including:
- Bake sales
- Non-uniform days
- Sponsored walks or sports challenges
- School discos and concerts
- Raffles
- Christmas carol events
- Car washes
- Craft or flea markets
Charity of the Year
Choosing the NSPCA as your school’s Charity of the Year is a fantastic way to bring students, staff and the wider community together while supporting animals in need.
Bring Your Community Together for Animals
Community fundraising is a wonderful way to connect family, friends, neighbours and local groups while supporting a shared cause.
Whether you’re organising a sponsored walk, afternoon tea, bake-off, swim or local event, every fundraiser helps provide vital support for animals in our care.
Get Your Group Involved
We work with:
- Schools and colleges
- Sports clubs
- Scout and youth groups
- Choirs
- Community organisations
- Local small businesses
Our Community Fundraising Team is here to support you every step of the way.

Need some inspiration?
Fundraising can be as simple or ambitious as you like.
The most successful fundraisers are often the most personal. Choose something you enjoy, get your friends and family involved and have fun while helping animals in need.
For advice, fundraising materials or support with your idea, contact our team at fundraising@nspca.ie.
Together, we can give vulnerable animals the care, protection and second chances they deserve.
Already know what you want to do?
Sign up to fundraise for the NSPCA
Fill out the Fundraising Registration Form and a member of our fundraising team will be in touch. You can also contact Fiona on (01) 499 4731 or email fundraising@nspca.ie
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Thank you!
Every year, hundreds of members of our community raise vital funds for NSPCA shelters across Ireland and we cannot thank-you all enough! Every single one of them is precious to us, not just for raising funds, but also raising awareness about animal welfare at local, community level. Thank-you all so very much for your ongoing support.




























