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WAYS YOU CAN HELP.

VOLUNTEER
We are always seeking new volunteers, but please bear in mind the following points.
All our volunteers are unpaid.
Most of our funds come from subscriptions, donations and fund-raising, i.e. fairs, street collections, and our two charity shops in Derby and Wirksworth.
You can help by becoming a member of our Branch, but if you wish to help in a practical way there are many volunteer roles available. Brief descriptions of some roles are given below.  To carry out some roles, you may be required to become a member of the Branch.  Further information on any of the roles will be given by the Branch co-ordinator (or his/her designated deputy).
We hope that you appreciate that we are governed by the rules of our charity, and we put the interests of our cats first.
Remember that volunteer work can be very demanding at times, and it is essential that you have the full support of the rest of your household.

Typical volunteer roles available include:
Fund-Raiser: a fund-raiser helps to set up and run stalls at fairs, rattles collecting tins, sells CP goods, etc.
Shop Assistant: A shop assistant helps in the charity shops located in Derby and Wirksworth on a regular rota basis, sorting, stacking and selling items of clothing and bric-a-brac donated by members of the public.
Cat-Line Operator: a Cat-Line operator takes messages off the answering machine on a rota basis using their own phone at home, and then either passes the messages to the appropriate volunteer, or rings the member of the public with the advice or information they need.
Cat Transporter: a cat transporter (vet runner) transports cats to and from vets for various reasons such as injury, neutering or spaying. They also pick up cats from members of the public and transport them to our foster units.
Fieldworker: a fieldworker does a similar job to a cat transporter, but this job also includes trapping difficult to handle cats, attending road traffic incidents, etc.

Please contact the Cat-Line on 01332 206596, or email us, if you are considering becoming a volunteer.

DONATE
Your donations, no matter how large or small, will make a huge difference to the lives of the unwanted cats and kittens in our care. Without you we simply wouldn't be able to continue with our valuable work. Thank you for your support.
Donations can be sent to us by post to the shop:
Cats Protection Derby and District Branch
C/o The Charity Shop
31 The Wardwick
Derby
DE1 1HA

MEMBERSHIP
Become a member or if you are already a member, why not subscribe a friend or family member as a gift. Remember, we also offer a junior membership scheme for young people aged 18 years or under.
Click here to download a membership form



SPONSOR A PEN
If you are unable to adopt a cat yourself, why not sponsor a pen? Such sponsorship helps to pay for the care and upkeep of cats we look after while in our care.
During each year's sponsorship you will receive:
Quarterly news of the cats occupying the pens at our various foster homes throughout the area, together with photograph(s) of one or more cats living in the pens.
Quarterly copies of "Dandi", the Derby and District branch newsletter.
Acknowledgement of your sponsorship (new or renewal) in the next issue of "Dandi".
If you choose to sponsor a pen as a gift, the recipient will receive a card notifying them of your gift, followed by the items above.
The annual donation for sponsorship is £17.50 per pen. If you wish to sponsor 3 or more pens the cost is reduced to £15.00 per pen.
Click here to download a Sponsorship form

GIFT AID
 If you donate money, become a member or sponsor a pen and you are a UK taxpayer, please take the time to complete and return a gift aid form. This enables us to claim back 28p in every £1.00.

BRIC A BRAC
Please remember us if you have any good quality bric-a-brac that you would like to donate, if for instance you are having a clear out or moving house. You can take any unwanted items to either of our charity shops (at Derby and Wirksworth). We regret that we are unable to accept electrical items.

PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES
We are able to raise funds by recycling ink cartridges: please take your used ink cartridges to either of our charity shops. Every recycled cartridge saves land fill sites approximately 1.5 kgs of solid waste so as well as making extra money for the cats, it is environmentally friendly too!  Since we started the scheme, we have raised more than £1000 for the Branch. Our thanks to Cartridge World of Allenton for their support.

BROKEN JEWELLERY
If you have any broken, unwanted jewellery please don't throw it out, donate it to the Branch by taking it to either of our charity shops. We are able to raise funds for the Branch by selling the silver/gold as scrap.

How can I help Derby Branch in my will?
We are often asked by animal lovers how they can leave a certain amount of money to Derby Branch to ensure that the bequest goes to the Branch alone, which is based at 31 The Wardwick, Derby. One way of doing this is to set up a Trust Fund of your chosen amount of money, requesting your solicitors to act as Trustees. This amount could be specifically identified for, say, neutering or veterinary costs. The Branch could then approach the Trustees at regular intervals to request the release of funds to carry out these procedures. For further information, please discuss this with your solicitors.