Doggie Dates NSW Ltd ANNUAL FUNDRAISER 2025

We would like to thank all the amazing businesses and participants who donated for our trivia night and / or raffle - totalling $5,000 in prizes:

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Blue Patch Culburra - http://www.bluepatchculburra.com/

Lady Bumblebee - https://ladybumblebee.com.au/

The Canine Collective - https://www.thecaninecollectiveaustralia.com/

CSA Financial Solutions - https://csafinancialsolutions.com.au/

Zelrose - https://www.zelrose.com.au/

McKcaw Designs - https://mckcawdesigns.com.au/

Bullz n Treats - https://www.bullzntreatz.com/

Newcastle Sydney Animal Physiotherapy  - https://sydneyanimalphysiotherapy.com.au/

Natopia - https://shopnatopia.com/

Talking Stones - https://talkingstones.com.au/

Clear Dog Treats - https://www.cleardog.com.au/

Doggie Dates Pet Therapy - www.doggiedates.com.au

Trueeco - https://www.trueeco.com.au/

Charlie and the Treat Factory - https://www.charlieandthetreatfactory.com.au/

Dozer & Co - https://dozer-co.com.au/

Pawtastic Pet Grooming - https://www.facebook.com/pawtasticpetgrooming/

And a huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers who have donated for our events.

While our walks are free for the community, running Doggie Dates comes with significant ongoing costs. These expenses are essential to keep our programs operating smoothly and sustainably. To continue offering free walks in the future, we must either increase our fundraising efforts or consider introducing a participation fee — and we are committed to avoiding the latter.

Ongoing Operational Expenses 

Community Support & Engagement

• Giveaways & Prizes: Small gifts, vouchers, or merchandise for competitions, events, pop ups and community appreciation.

• Community Assistance Funds: Emergency help for participants facing hardship.

• Volunteer Support:  Tokens of appreciation

• Event Support: Costs for supporting our walks and events including council fees and related costs

Technology & IT

• Website Hosting & Domain: Annual fees for hosting and maintaining your website (e.g., Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress).

• Email Marketing Platform

• Software Subscriptions

• Online Payment Platforms: Stripe, PayPal, or Square merchant fees on ticket sales and donations.

• Hardware: Laptops and mobile phones used for coordination and communication.

Advertising, Promotion & Outreach

• Social Media Ads: Facebook, Instagram, and Google Ads to promote events, awareness, or fundraising campaigns.

• Printed Flyers & Posters: Distribution in local shops, vet offices, parks, and libraries and at our events and for our leaders walks.

• Signage & Banners: Reusable or event-specific banners for visibility at public events and stalls.

• Promotional Materials: Stickers, postcards, brochures, branded materials for outreach.

Administrative & Compliance

• Bookkeeping / Accounting Fees: Professional services or subscriptions including accountancy and xero

• Insurance: Public liability and volunteer cover.

• Annual Fees

Equipment & Supplies

• Event & Activity Equipment: Folding tables, marquees, signage stands, chairs, tubs etc as well as booking fees.

• Office Supplies: Stationery, ink, printer paper, postage, and packaging.

• Technology Accessories: Cables, chargers, memory cards, external drives, or audio equipment.