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Miniature Schnauzer Fundraising Group (MSFG) – Livestream Solutions Charity Partner Bio
Who We Are
Welcome to the Miniature Schnauzer Fundraising Group (MSFG), a dedicated charity partner committed to supporting Miniature Schnauzer Rescue Ireland (MSRI). Our mission is to raise essential funds and awareness for the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of Miniature Schnauzers in need across Ireland. Our team is a passionate collective of volunteers, donors, and animal enthusiasts, all united by a shared goal of making a positive impact on the lives of these beloved dogs.
What We Do
MSFG focuses on strategic fundraising initiatives designed to support MSRI’s vital work. We employ various approaches such as online campaigns, charity events, and community partnerships to reach a broad audience and gather widespread support. By effectively communicating and engaging with the public, we aim to foster a sense of community and shared responsibility for the welfare of Miniature Schnauzers.
Our Impact
Community support is crucial to our success. Involving individuals, businesses, and organisations in our efforts not only helps raise funds but also builds a thriving network of long-term support. Our collaborative approach underscores the power of unity in driving positive change for these vulnerable dogs.
Our Partnership with Livestream Solutions
We are proud to announce that Miniature Schnauzer Fundraising Group (MSFG) is an official charity partner of Livestream Solutions – Livestream Academy. This Irish-based company supports global Livestreaming and Digital Engagement, helping businesses and organisations to Elevate Their Brand & Build Thriving Engaged Communities! Their mascot, “BOD the Schnauzer,” is an active member of the Miniature Schnauzer community in Ireland and has often been seen at various events, especially rugby matches!
About Miniature Schnauzer Rescue Ireland (MSRI)
Miniature Schnauzer Rescue Ireland (MSRI) is a non-profit organisation focused on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Miniature Schnauzers across Ireland. Annually, they require around €15-20K to continue their outstanding work. Each dog receives personalised care to recover both physically and mentally before being placed in a carefully selected forever home.
Success Stories
Cassie’s Story: Cassie was rescued from a neglectful environment and required intensive vet care and surgery. Today, she is fit, healthy, and living with two other Schnauzers in a loving home. Her transformation from fear to joy is a testament to MSRI’s dedication.
Hugo’s Story: Hugo was a blind puppy with ongoing medical issues. Despite his challenges, he lived a brilliant life with his foster family and in his forever home, showcasing the love and care provided by MSRI.
Community Engagement
Engaging with the community is vital for amplifying our impact. Through social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, we share inspiring stories and mobilise support for our campaigns and events. We also seek partnerships with businesses and organisations to enhance our fundraising efforts.
Annual Calendar of Events
VHI Women’s Mini-Marathon: Held in June in Dublin, this event requires support from January to June, including sponsorship, awareness-raising, and participation.
Festive Furry Fundraiser: In December, we host a range of activities including a “Xmas Woofy Walk” and festive competitions.
Year-Round Initiatives: We are exploring a Monthly Members Club for individuals who wish to support our cause without fostering or adopting.
Joining The Team & Getting Involved
There are many ways to support MSFG and MSRI:
Join us in making a difference for Miniature Schnauzers in need!
In 2022, the owner of Scrum5ive, Andy Daniel, identified a significant need for pre-loved and donated rugby kits in South Africa to be distributed to less fortunate areas of the country where rugby is a passion but not always accessible to the people.
A combination of crime, poverty, toxic home environments and a lack of education means building a rugby program that is sustainable and safe is nearly impossible.
After 18 months of seeking ways to overcome the lack of support from within South Africa, Andy teamed up with Gareth Simpson, the founder of Rugby Recycled based in Durban. Gareth is a professional rugby player with Saracens in the UK but that hasn’t stopped him from collecting rugby kits from his teammates and even further afield.
With the help of the UK Foreign Office in London and the UK High Commission in Cape Town, Scrum5ive is able to access the kits and distribute them to schools, clubs, and communities that need them most. In doing so, the chance of reducing crime, drug use, alcohol abuse, and gender-based violence can all be achieved. In just a short time, Scrum5ive has partnered with many organisations in both South Africa and the UK due to the exponential growth of the project.
To date, Scrum5ive Rugby Recycled has handed out in excess of 2,000 pieces of rugby kit to players, schools, clubs, and academies in the Western and Eastern Cape, with plans to continue to expand.
How to get involved in Scrum5ive Rugby Recycled:
Scrum5ive welcomes input from individuals, the corporate sector, charities, NGOs, and individuals as event and challenge participants, partners, fundraisers, and ambassadors.
To donate kit or money to the project, email Andy or follow the link below: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/scrum5iverugbyrecycled
Connect with Scrum5ive via:
For more information on how you can help change the lives of underprivileged rugby players in South Africa:
Overview
The Change Foundation (TCF) has positively impacted the lives of more than 250,000 marginalised young people using the power of sport for 42 years, across 42 nations, 13 UK towns and cities and in every London borough.
Formed in the aftermath of the Brixton riots its ‘innovate and share’ philosophy has helped to support over 400 charities and NGOs and train more than 4,500 Coach Mentors to create their own ‘sport for social change’ impact.
TCF currently works with around 1,000 of the most at-risk and disadvantaged children and young people across London, Bristol, Newcastle, Birmingham and Brighton.
TCFs Coach Mentors are either graduates from its programmes or have first-hand experience of the issues they are tackling and research shows for every £1 invested, a programme generates £10.72 of social value.
Over the last decade, our Street Elite programme has transformed the lives of over 800 young people connected with serious violence, with an annual success rate of 82% in supporting those aged 18 to 23 into education, employment or apprenticeships. In total 100% of the children on TCF’s‘12 Rounds’ anti-knife crime programme reported a stabbing within two miles of their home but, on completion, felt better informed about how to stay safe.
The 700 girls aged 10 to 13 on our ‘Netball4Change’ programme reported feeling much safer using social media and all significantly reduced their screen time, while 81% of the young people with special educational needs on the London Futures programmes progressed into apprenticeships, training, further education or employment.
TCF’s ‘Innovation Fund’ was launched in 2016 and is available to all our young people, Young Ambassadors, Coach Mentors, trustees and Ambassadors for Change to apply to maximise TCF’s efficiency and impact.
Over the last five years over £250,000 has been invested in ideas as diverse as a women and girls’ safety film aimed at boys, a micro-finance fund aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs and a pilot programme aimed at educating year sixes at primary school about the dangers of county lines drugs gangs.
All the charity’s ‘Young Ambassadors’ are programme graduates and advise senior managers and trustees on improvements to initiatives and have supplied a new president to follow in the footsteps of Sir John Major and Phil Tufnell – Theo Sergiou.
TCF’s centre, in the London Borough of Sutton, was built as part of an ITV programme starring former charity president Phil Tufnell. and designed specifically to cater for children and adults with a disability, the first time this had been done in the UK.
It sees young refugees sharing a sporting space alongside visually impaired players, former gang members and over 60s playing ‘intergenerational sport’ with our young people.
The ‘Ambassadors for Change’ have helped to raise over £700,000 and double the size of an inclusive employers’ network while visually impaired rugby ambassadors have helped raise over £250,000 and supported in spreading the game to eight countries and 10 UK cities.
How to get involved in The Change Foundation
The Change Foundation welcomes input from individuals, the corporate sector, charities, NGOs and individuals, as event and challenge participants, partners, fundraisers and ambassadors.
Below is a list of ways you can get involved:
By nominating us for your company’s charity of the year
By supporting us to apply for a grant from your company
Sponsor one of our events, such as a 50-person wine tasting or corporate netball tournament
By putting a team into one of our challenges such as a Thames River Kayak Challenge
By helping us secure work placements and internships for our young people
By providing mentoring for a year, to one of our staff members
By being an ‘Ambassador for Change’ and using your networks and ideas to create new opportunities for our young people and raise funds for our work.
By taking part in a team workforce day at our unique centre near Croydon.
Contacts
For more information on how you can help to make changes to the lives of marginalised and at-risk young people please contact:
CEO Andy Sellins andysellins@changefdn.org.uk
Director of Business Development Alex Bassan alexbassan@changefdn.org.uk
Events and Challenges Manager Ellen Rowley ellenrowley@changefdn.org.uk