Events

2025 Events Coming Soon

As a self-funded centre that costs over £30,000 per week to run, we rely on our fundraising & events to keep Woodside open and to continue rescuing, rehabilitating & re-homing animals. Here are just some of the ways in which you can help:

 

Upcoming Events…

Attending our fundraising events is another great way to support our centre – we will soon be posting here what events we’ve got planned for 2025! We look forward to seeing you there.

Woodside Autumn Car Boot

Saturday 18th October

Organise an Event

Please get in touch with us if you’d like to organise a fundraising event in aid of Woodside. Examples of previous supporter events include: BBQ, Concert, Open Garden, Cake Sale and Fashion Show.

Donate Used Items

We are very grateful for any towels, blankets and sheets for use in our animal centre. Unfortunately we do not use pillows or duvets / quilts. Dog and cat items, including food, are also gratefully accepted!

Sponsored Challenge

Please get in touch with us if you’d like to take on a sponsored challenge in aid of Woodside. Examples of previous sponsored challenges include: Abseiling, Sky Dive, Mountain Climbing and Leicester Marathon.

Payroll Giving

A very simple way to help us rescue, rescue and rehome the neglected, unwanted and abused animals of Leicestershire. To donate directly through your salary, please talk to your employer.

Sponsor a pod or kennel

Help us provide a safe environment for local animals. Become a monthly donor to give Woodside’s rescue pets the security of long-term support.

Donate Items

Order specialist products and equipment directly to Woodside, via Amazon. The wishlist is regularly updated with the items that the animals need most.

easyfundraising

Raise money for Woodside every time you shop, at no extra cost! Join easyfundraising today and the company you buy from will donate a percentage of your purchase for FREE

Amazon Wishlist

We are very grateful for any towels, blankets and sheets for use in our animal centre. Unfortunately we do not use pillows or duvets / quilts. Dog and cat items, including food, are also gratefully accepted!

Contact Us

Whether you have a question about working with us, adopting an animal, or how you can support our cause, our team are here to help.

For general enquiries, please complete the contact form below or call us at: 0116 233 6677

Please contact the National Cruelty Line for any animal welfare concerns or to report cruelty at: 0300 1234 999

Opening Hours

Animal Viewings: Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-3pm

Pet Shop & Reception: Monday - Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm, Saturday - Sunday 9am-4pm