Each month, we dedicate 20% of our profits to funding animal experiences for children in difficult circumstances across the UK. This means that each purchase directly supports our mission, helping to spread smiles, happiness and animal love where its needed most.
Wondering what that really means? Lets break it down…
On the last working day of every month, we carefully calculate our revenue, expenses, and profits - all the important numbers.
Once finalised, we take 20% of our net profits (after tax) for that month and move it into a separate fund. This fund is dedicated exclusively to funding and arranging animal experiences for children in difficult circumstances across the UK, as described further below.
Being a registered Ltd Company, our annual accounts and financial reports are submitted to Companies House, where they are publicly available for transparency.
You can find updates on our funded events across our social media’s and on our blog. Follow along to see the impact of your support!
Our Commitment
What types of experiences are funded?
We work with our expansive network to fully fund and provide animal experiences that are fun, educational and leave long lasting memories.
We only partner with animal handlers and centres delivering to high ethical and animal welfare standards.
We fund two types of experiences: animal visits (where animals are brought to the children by professional animal handlers) and trips to animal centres (where children visit the animals).
Our funding money is only used for; handler fees, centre admission fees, and in some cases transport costs.
Animal Visit experiences include but are not limited to; Small animal petting farms, exotic animal encounters, reptile handling experiences, insect and bug shows, puppy visits and puppy yoga, rescue pet visits, animal-assisted learning sessions, mobile wildlife education units, owl and bird encounters, farm-to-school visits, small mammal cuddle sessions (e.g. rabbits, guinea pigs), miniature animal experiences (e.g. micro pigs, pygmy goats), hedgehog and nocturnal animal education shows, other animal education sessions.
Animal Centre Experiences include but are not limited to; General animal sanctuaries & wildlife rescue centres, farm animal rescue centres, dog and cat rescue centres, hedgehog sanctuaries, bird of prey rehabilitation centres, donkey sanctuaries, marine life rescue centres and sanctuaries, conservation-focused wildlife parks, ethical zoos with breeding and rewilding programs, bat rescue centres, urban wildlife hospitals, horse and pony rescue centres, nature reserves with wildlife education hubs, community animal farms.
Who receives our funded support?
We want your support and contributions to stay local and make an impact that is immediately visible in the community. For this reason, all events take place in the UK, and are provided solely to UK based groups.
We aim to create the biggest positive impact possible, therefore our funded events are primarily dedicated to ‘children in difficult circumstances’.
‘Children in difficult circumstances’ refers to, but is not limited to, children in the following environments; Children in adoption or residential care centres, Children in hospitals or medical centres, children affected by abuse, acting as young carers or struggling with homelessness, children living in poverty or in lower income areas.
How does your support makes an impact?
This scheme and your support creates more positive change than we could ever list. Below are just a few highlights - we’ll try to keep it short and sweet!
Brings joy, comfort, and connection to children facing tough times, supporting their emotional and mental wellbeing.
Teaches the children empathy, responsibility and compassion, amongst many other social and emotional skills.
Supports local communities, economies, animal handlers and animal centres by increasing awareness, visibility and economic activity.
Teaches the next generation about the importance of respecting the creatures we share this planet with.
Opens up access to nature and animals for children who might not otherwise get the chance, sparking new interests, passions and dreams.
Spreads smiles across the UK by creating meaningful moments and long lasting memories for all involved.
The scheme means that each of your animal related purchases through zoonity are all small acts of kindness, which add up to create real and visible positive impacts. Our customers feel a sense of reward because helping others, feels good.