How Covid-19 is impacting charities now… and why YOU matter Blog by OneKind fundraiser, Lauren Covid-19 has had and will continue to have an impact on charities all over the country. Charities are facing their biggest challenge; providing services through this global pandemic; staff coping with the personal challenges while trying to deliver their… Read more
Staying motivated to exercise or train for an event during lockdown
If you’re like me and you’re exercise routine has been completely turned upside down right now because you can’t get out and exercise as often as you would like or because the gym is closed, you’ll be finding lockdown hard. I love exercising and had gotten myself into a brilliant routine; gym classes on particular… Read more
Adoption & Abandonment – COVID19’s impact on rescue homes
Blog by Volunteer Kirsty Leese News of soaring adoption figures from animal shelters have been circulating in the media after the outbreak of Coronavirus. With various shelters having to shut down as a result of the lockdown, people have been rushing to adopt cats, dogs and other animals. While this is great news for the… Read more
The lockdown supermarket challenge
Supermarket sweep The most stressful aspect of daily life during this pandemic for me is food. I really feel for people with allergies and specific dietary requirements when it comes to shopping and cooking. I hope my experience will inspire vegetarians, vegans and meat-eaters alike to try new recipes and ideas and demonstrate that you… Read more
Living and working alone in Lockdown
Blog by OneKind Fundraiser, Lauren Semple I must admit, I’m finding the current situation difficult to handle like most other people are. The sacrifice the NHS and our services are making is undeniable; putting others’ lives before their own and staying at home all the time is making me feel a little useless (although I… Read more
Why fundraising matters
I’ve been a fundraiser for over 13 years and have had to answer many times why fundraising matters. Why do I need to ask people to donate? They will just give, won’t they? It’s not quite as simple as that and I want to share with you why fundraising is crucial to OneKind. The simple… Read more
Anna’s mission to help Scotland’s animals
Anna shares why supporting OneKind means so much to her… About Anna This is Anna, 10, and her dog Skye. Anna spends a lot of time outdoors and enjoys climbing Munros. Skye and her beloved soft toy fox, Lupin go everywhere with her. Anna cares so much for animals and this is her second event… Read more
