Building Sustainable Funding: The DBARC Story
Every animal that arrives at the Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre (DBARC) has a story.
Some have been abandoned, others have been neglected. Many arrive frightened, injured, or in need of urgent care. For over 50 years, DBARC has been providing these animals with a safe place to recover, receive treatment and find loving new homes.
But rescue work comes at a cost.
From veterinary care and medication to food, bedding and daily support, every animal relies on the charity having the resources to meet their needs.
That's why sustainable fundraising is so important.
More Than Just a Fundraising Total
Since joining GivingLottery, DBARC has raised more than £4,600, with a further £900+ expected this year alone.
Those funds help provide the flexibility charities need most. Whether it's covering unexpected veterinary bills, caring for animals with additional needs, or supporting day-to-day operations, unrestricted income allows DBARC to direct funds where they're needed most.
Small Actions, Lasting Impact
What makes this achievement particularly inspiring is its simplicity.
Supporters have chosen an easy way to support a cause they care about and those individual contributions have steadily grown into a valuable source of regular income for the charity.
There have been no large scale fundraising events or complex campaigns required, just a community of supporters helping to make a difference week after week.
A Lesson for Other Good Causes
DBARC's success shows that sustainable fundraising doesn't always require huge amounts of time or resources.
With the right supporters and the right fundraising tools, regular income can build over time, helping charities focus less on fundraising pressures and more on delivering their mission.
Today DBARC has raised more than £4,600 through our GivingLottery, helping them continue their vital work rescuing and rehoming animals. And with more funds expected this year, that impact will continue to grow.
For charities, schools, and community organisations looking for a simple way to generate unrestricted funding, DBARC is proof that small contributions can make a big difference.
How You Can Help
Every animal that arrives at DBARC deserves the chance of a safe, happy future. By playing our GivingLottery and choosing to support DBARC, you can help provide the regular funding that makes this possible.
For just £1 per week, you'll be supporting the charity's ongoing rescue and rehoming work while also being entered into weekly prize draws to win up to £25,000.
It's a simple way to make a difference, helping ensure that more animals receive the care, treatment, and second chance they deserve.
About the author
Michelle Logli
Michelle supports the team with all aspects of administration and manages some of our social media platforms. With a background in healthcare, Michelle has a passion for helping others.