The RSPCA Suffolk East Coast Branch has been caring for local animals since 1898 and always needs more help.  Perhaps you could:

Volunteer
We are always on the lookout for people to join our band of hard-working volunteers who provide invaluable support, mainly by giving their time.  Some of the areas are: working in the shop, carrying out home checks, fostering animals, help with flag days, run stalls at fairs, donate raffle prizes, handyman.  You do not need any special skills and volunteering will enable you to meet lots of different people, be a valued member of a team and learn new skills.  For more information please either email us with your main areas of interest or print off and complete the volunteer form and post it to us.

Become a member (and a trustee?)
Membership of the RSPCA shows you care and brings benefits such as the quarterly Animal Life magazine and a voice in how the RSPCA carries out its work.  Click here for details. 
If you opt for Branch membership you are eligible to stand for election as a trustee (minimum 3 months membership prior to election).  Becoming a trustee of an RSPCA branch is a worthwhile and important role and really provides an opportunity to influence how the RSPCA branch cares for and prevents cruelty to animals. Interested, want to know more?  Then email us your contact details and we'll provide more information on trusteeship.

Become a sponsor
Sponsor animals in our care and your generosity could mean the difference between life and death to an injured, sick or neglected animal, all for less than the cost of a pint of milk a day.
£3 a month could buy straw and bedding for a rabbit or gerbil in our care
£5 a month could feed 2 homeless cats
£10 a month could allow us to protect 10 homeless dogs from worms
£25 a month could provide vital pills for an elderly dog with heart trouble

Print out the sponsorship form and post it to us.

Make a donation
Last year (2006) we spent nearly £51,000 looking after the animals in our care and finding them new homes and £12,000 helping owners with their pets’ vet bills.  As you can see caring for animals is an expensive business and WE ALWAYS NEED MORE MONEY.  If you would care to make a donation we’d love to receive it.  And if you can complete the gift aid certificate the amount you give will be enhanced by 28%.  Donations can be made by cash or cheque but please do not send cash through the post, or email credit card details, as neither is secure. Cash donations can be made at our shop in Lowestoft.  Otherwise, please send a cheque made payable to RSPCA Suffolk East Coast Branch to 136 London Road North, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5QN.
Print out the donation form and post it to us.
Online donations – coming soon!

Remember the Branch in your Will
By specifying the RSPCA Suffolk East Coast Branch when writing your will you can ensure your bequest benefits local animals.  There are three ways to do this:  
Residuary - A residuary legacy is the gift of the residue of your estate, or a percentage of the residue, after your debts have been settled and any legacies you leave to other people have been paid.  If you leave your whole estate as a gift, this is also known as a residuary legacy.  Generally, this kind of legacy is of the greatest benefit to the RSPCA Suffolk East Coast Branch as its value increases in line with the value of your estate.
Pecuniary - A specified sum of money, decided when the will or codicil is written, is called a pecuniary legacy
Specific - When a particular item of value is bequeathed, this is a specific legacy.  This includes stocks and shares, the proceeds of a life assurance policy, property, furniture and jewellery.

Please remember to include the full name of the branch in your Will to ensure that your bequest benefits local animals in need.