Animal Activity License: 9751
Telephone: 02380 394174
FUNDRAISING
Every visit, course, and contribution helps us care for animals and inspire the next generation of life scientists.
​
The Reptile Academy is a social enterprise and not-for-profit organisation, which means every pound we raise is reinvested directly into the care of the animals who live here and into providing scholarships and subsidised programmes for the community. In many ways, our animal residents are our true shareholders.
​
The Academy is run almost entirely by dedicated unpaid volunteers, from the founders through to the reptile rangers. The only paid support we provide is for specialist 1:1 assistance for some of the most vulnerable young people in our programmes, where additional support and safeguarding are required.
​
As an organisation, we receive zero public funding to keep our doors open. All of our income is generated through the educational experiences and services we deliver, from the HAF programme and community workshops to specialist training placements and residential programmes.
​
If you would like to support our work and help us continue caring for our animals while creating life-changing opportunities for young people, there are several ways you can help below, as well as learning what it takes to run a place like this!
Easyfundraising explained
Did you know?
Last financial year, the running costs of our centre was almost £85,000. This was mainly attributed to site rent, animal food, utilities including electricity, with other costs involving vivarium building materials, membership organisation fees and veterinary costs.
FUNDRAISE FOR FREE
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for The Reptile Academy with easyfundraising? There are over 8,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis & Partners, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds.
All you need to do is:
1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/the-reptile-academy/
and join for free.
2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
3. After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to The Reptile Academy at no extra cost to you whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and The Reptile Academy will be really grateful for your donations. Thank you for your support.
Project Name
This is your Project description. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start.
Project Name
This is your Project description. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start.
Project Name
This is your Project description. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start.
Project Name
This is your Project description. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start.