If you’re planning on running your own fundraising event on behalf of HAPPA then here’s what we need to know:

• What the event is
• When the event is being held
• Who is the main contact for the event – this is likely to be you as the organiser
• How much you have raised when the event has finished

Now here’s some things you’ll need to make sure to do:

• Email us on enquiries@happa.org.uk to let us know what you’re planning to do and download a sponsorship form here.
• Send us any samples of any posters that you make to ensure that the HAPPA logo is not misrepresented, in accordance with charity polices.
• You also need to display HAPPA’s registered charity number in England and Wales 1085211.

You must clearly display that all funds raised will be donated to HAPPA (or if you share with another charity you must make this clear to the supporters).

Next, we have some advice:

Any entertainment you have must produce their Public Performance Licence. Food Hygiene and Insurance Certificates must be shown if you employ outside caterers to your event. Check with your local environmental health for anything you are unsure of and maybe the local HSE for health and safety issues.

If hiring a facility or hosting a large event there may be a requirement to complete risk assessments, contact your local authority or even inform the police if traffic will be affected. You may also need first aid representatives and copies of insurance from any facilities, equipment or entertainers you hire.

Please ensure for the safety of children that they are accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. A licence is also needed if you have alcohol at your event. The only exception to the rule is when it is free, but you must make it clear that alcohol is not included in any ticket price or entrance fee. Alternatively you could hold your event on licensed premises or ask a local pub to organise a bar at your venue. If you intend to stage an event outside your home, you will need to ensure you have public liability insurance and personal insurance if you are doing anything particularly daring. Take advice from a reliable Insurance Broker if in doubt. HAPPA cannot accept liability for any fundraising activity you undertake.

Please do not collect money in the street or public place without obtaining permission from your local authority.

Horse & Animal Themed Fundraisers

• Sponsored hack or fun ride – Get sponsored for a ride or organise a small group ride.
• Stable tidy‑up challenge – Set a time limit and get sponsored to muck out or tidy a yard.
• Sponsored Dog walk – Perfect for animal lovers with four‑legged friends.

Sponsored Challenges

• Sponsored walk, run or cycle – Solo or as a group.
• Steps challenge – Track steps over a week or month.
• Silence challenge – Sponsored quiet time (harder than it sounds!).
• Fitness challenge – Plank‑a‑day, squat challenge or couch‑to‑5k.

Social & Community Events

• Bake sale or cake stall – At work, school or a community event.
• Coffee morning or afternoon tea – At home, work or a local venue.
• Quiz night – In a pub, village hall or online.

These ideas are just a starting point, you can fundraise in any way that suits you! Whether big or small, traditional or totally unique, every creative idea and every pound raised makes a real difference to the equines we care for.