18th December 2024
RSPCA regional fundraising challenges are now open for applications
Animal lovers in Oxfordshire looking for a new goal to set themselves for 2025 can sign up now to a range of different fundraising challenges with the RSPCA.
From fun runs to sky dives, bake sales, online streaming challenges, marathons and more - the RSPCA is encouraging anyone and everyone to set themselves an exciting goal for 2025 - helping animals along the way!
Abi Mustard, Events Manager at the RSPCA said: “If you’re looking for an exciting challenge to set yourself for the New Year, look no further!
“We have so many opportunities in the Oxfordshire area for animal lovers to find a challenge to suit them, from running or trekking to something more adrenaline-pumped like a bungee jump - it’s the perfect time to set yourself a challenge for 2025 and do something amazing for animals at the same time!
“Our amazing fundraisers do vital work supporting us in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming or releasing thousands of animals every year. By raising money for the RSPCA, you'll join animal lovers from across the region, and the whole country, determined to stop animal cruelty and neglect.”
Fundraising challenges in and around Oxfordshire during 2025 include:
Tough Mudder London West - 10 May 2025
Shakespeare Marathon, 27 April 2025
Blenheim Lake Triathlon, 7 June 2025
The Chiltern 50 Challenge, 27 September 2025
Oxford Half Marathon, 12 October
Abi added: “Together, our voices will be stronger than ever. This is your chance to feel great, get fit, have fun and be creative with Team Animal, so why not request a fundraising pack now?
“You'll receive loads of support from the day you sign up including an RSPCA fundraising pack, packed full of ideas and materials, myself and our committed events team on hand to help with your fundraising, your own RSPCA branded running vest or technical t-shirt for your relevant event (just let us know when your fundraising reaches £50), cheering goodies for your friends and family, and a dedicated events Facebook group to talk to other RSPCA supporters before the event day.”
At this time last year, animal lover Jack McGuinness began planning his RSPCA fundraising challenge. ‘Jack’s 12 in 12’ saw the 32 year old photographer from York complete one full marathon every month across the country raising funds for the RSPCA - despite only taking up running just over a year ago. He recently crossed the finish line of his twelfth and final marathon on 1 December, a whopping 335 days after he began his first of the year back in January, raising almost £1,400 in total for the charity.
For those looking for an evening bigger challenge, the RSPCA is also offering nationals and international challenges including:
- National Three Peaks Challenge - June - October 2025
- Icelandic Lava Challenge 2-6 July 2025, 6-10 August 2025, 3-7 September 2025
- Sumatra Jungle Challenge - 22-31 March 2025, 6-15 September 2025
- Ben Nevis at Night - 16-17 August 2025
- Snowdon at Night - 19-20 July, 4-5 October 2025
By signing up for a fundraising effort, people can help the RSPCA carry out its vital animal welfare work, and help inspire everyone to create a better world for every animal.
Meanwhile, as we approach the festive period, the RSPCA has launched its Join The Christmas Rescue campaign and is calling on the public to support the initiative to ensure rescuers can continue their life-saving work during the busy winter period.
More work about supporting the RSPCA can be found on the charity’s website.
