At APES, the Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC, we are always looking for responsible and effective ways to increase the impact of every pound donated to support animal welfare, rescue, education and advocacy. 🌍
We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Double the Donation, a leading provider of corporate matching gift tools that help supporters unlock additional funding from their employers. 🤝
This means your donation could be matched by your workplace, increasing the impact of your generosity at no extra cost to you. 💚
💡 What Does Double Your Donation Mean
Many companies offer corporate matching gift programmes. These schemes allow employers to match charitable donations made by their employees, often pound for pound and sometimes at an even higher rate. 📈
For example:
If you donate £50 to APES and your employer offers a matching gift programme, your employer may also donate £50. The result is £100 supporting exotic species welfare, education and protection. 🐢🐍🐒
Thousands of companies worldwide operate these schemes, yet many eligible donations go unmatched simply because supporters are unaware the programme exists or are unsure how to apply. 🔎
🔎 How Double the Donation Helps
Double the Donation provides a searchable database of corporate matching gift programmes. When integrated into a charity donation process, it allows supporters to:
🔍 Search for their employer quickly
🏢 Check whether their company offers a matching gift scheme
📝 Access clear instructions on how to submit a match request
✅ Complete the process efficiently
By making this information accessible at the right time, more donations can be successfully matched and more funding can go directly towards animal welfare initiatives. 🐾
🤝 Why This Matters for APES
As a community focused organisation, every contribution helps us:
🦎 Protect and advocate for exotic species
🏥 Support rescue and rehabilitation efforts
📚 Deliver education and awareness programmes
📢 Campaign for responsible and ethical care
Corporate matching allows us to increase resources without increasing fundraising pressure, ensuring that more funds go where they are needed most.
This partnership reflects our commitment to responsible stewardship of donations and innovative, ethical fundraising practices. 🌱
📌 How to Double Your Donation to APES
When you donate to APES:
💳 Complete your donation as normal through our website.
🔎 Look for the Double the Donation employer search prompt.
🏢 Enter your employer’s name to check eligibility.
📄 Follow the simple instructions provided by your company to submit a matching gift request.
The process is usually straightforward and can often be completed online through your employer’s internal giving platform.
If you are unsure whether your company participates, it is always worth checking. Even smaller gifts may be eligible for matching. ✨
💚 A Simple Way to Increase Your Impact
We are incredibly grateful for the compassion and generosity of our supporters. Through this new partnership, your kindness can go even further.
By taking a moment to check whether your employer offers a matching gift scheme, you could help double the support available for protecting exotic species and promoting responsible, evidence based animal care. 🐾
If you have any questions about matched giving or workplace fundraising, please contact our team. Together, we can ensure every donation achieves the greatest possible impact for the animals who rely on us. 🌍
