The CareDogs Croydon Loneliness Project

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We’re tackling loneliness among older people by collaborating with charities, like Age UK Croydon and Battersea, to help over-55s adopt dogs, providing dog-walking volunteers and a support network.

Sorry this project was unsuccessful, we did not reach our fundraising goal.

£1,062
Raised of £9,477

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Costs

Sink Fund for any Unexpected Vet Bills That May Put A Strain On The Older Owner £2,500
Dog Adoption Fee £1,550
Space Hire for CareDogs Community Events (5 x 5 hour events) £1,125
CareDogs Staff Travel to Check in on Older Person (once a month over 6 months) £738
Travel Expense to Collect Rescue Dogs £600
Charity Insurance £338
Food/Drink Self-Catering Costs for Community Events £300
DBS Checks for Volunteers £230
Expenses for First Meet up and Coffee £200
Dog Leads To Provide Older Person With £180
Other + £862

Community Event Supplies (for our 'Draw a Dog' art class for older people) £164

Dog Food Starter Pack (6 cans per older person) £150

Travel for Volunteer's First Meeting £123

Dog Bed To Provide Older Person Before They Adopt a Dog £100

Dog Bowl To Provide Older Person Before They Adopt a Dog £100

Dog Blanket To Provide Older Person Before They Adopt a Dog £50

Dog Toys To Provide Older Person Before They Adopt a Dog £50

Small Meeting Room Space For Volunteer Training (usually £10 an hour but free for local charities) £40

Volunteer Training Room Hire at BME Wellness Centre £40

Dog Poop Bags (To Provide Older Person Before They Adopt a Dog) £25

Cost of Printing 100 x Posters to Showcase Our Services around Croydon Community Centres £20
Target: (inc. fees) £9,476