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BSAVA PetSavers to take part in Big Give Christmas Challenge
“We are thrilled with this opportunity to raise vital funds for BSAVA PetSavers” – Allie Selby.
Donations will be matched up to £10,000 fundraising target.

The charitable arm of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) is taking part in a festive fundraising campaign.

BSAVA PetSavers is aiming to raise £10,000 as part of this year's Big Give Christmas Challenge between 3-10 December.

Donations received by BSAVA PetSavers will be matched by The Reed Foundation and the Small Animal Medicine Society (SAMSoc) until the target has been reached.

Since it was launched in 1974, BSAVA PetSavers has invested around £2.7 million in clinical research and training programmes. All the money raised by BSAVA PetSavers as part of the Big Give's Christmas Challenge will be awarded in grants to support clinical research into companion animal diseases.

Julian Hoad, BSAVA president, said: “The Big Give Christmas Challenge offers donors a fantastic opportunity to see one donation make twice the impact, thanks to our match funders.

“If you can, please do consider supporting this campaign to fund more research into small animal health.”

Allie Selby, fundraising manager for BSAVA PetSavers, added: “We are thrilled with this opportunity to raise vital funds for BSAVA PetSavers.

“A huge thank you to The Reed Foundation and SAMSoc for their support, without them this would not be possible.”

More information about the fundraising campaign can be found here.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.