Reach learning disability charity, which has branches in Newark and Southwell, launches virtual pet and wildlife show to raise much-needed funds
A charity that supports adults with learning disabilities is planning a virtual Pet and Wildlife Show to help boost funds.
Reach Learning Disability, which has bases in Newark and Southwell, is looking for entries in a variety of categories.
“During these challenging times, a lot has had to change at Reach, including our wonderful staff coming up with creative ways to help our clients stay connected and our fundraising team have had to adapt its ways of working to make up for the loss of income usually received from fundraising events,” said a spokesman for the charity.
“We hope you will join us in raising money for Reach through the pet show.”
The virtual pet and wildlife show’s categories are pet that looks most like its owner, best action shot (pet or wildlife) best fancy dress, funny photo (pet or wildlife) cutest animal (pet or wildlife) best wildlife shot, and in loving memory (a non-competitive category).
More than one category can be entered.
Photos should be emailed to sarah.cobb@reachuk.org with your name, pet’s name and the categories you would like to enter, then go to https://reachuk.org/fundraising/pet-show/ to make payment of £2 per entry per category.
Entries are open until noon on June 5.
Photos will be uploaded to Reach’s Facebook page on June 8 when voting will start.
Voting closes at 11pm on June 14.
Winners will be announced on June 16 and prizes will be posted out.
The winners will be based on the number of likes a picture gets in each category.
Reach is planning more virtual events, including a virtual bike and running event.
Go to https://reachuk.org/opt-in/ to keep up to date with all the fundraising ideas.
Reach Learning Disability helps adults with learning disabilities live happier and healthier lives in their communities.
It offers a diverse range of courses and activities at its centres and runs the Flower Pod in Southwell as a social enterprise project.
