Bin the brush
for pets in need!

Take on our hair-raising challenge and raise vital funds for vulnerable pets.

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It’s time to toss the tongs. Banish the beard trimmer.
Hang up the hair-dryer.

Join hundreds of other pet lovers for a Bad Hair Day! See how long you can go without styling products or make-up, ask people to sponsor you, and you’ll be raising much-needed funds for Wood Green. Every penny will go towards specialist food, shelter and veterinary care for the thousands of homeless and abandoned pets who come through our doors. And since none of us can go to the hairdresser or barber right now, why not encourage everyone to donate what they would have spent on their regular hairdo?  When you sign up you’ll access lots of free downloads to help your challenge be a cut above the rest. So go on, bin the brush and start scruffing it up!

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You’re such a sport for signing up to the Bad Hair Day Challenge. Goodbye grooming and hello to helping poorly pets!

What happens next?

Look out for our email with more details of the Bad Hair Day Challenge. We’ll share lots of inspiration and social media tools so you can get your fundraising off to a flying start. In the meantime, make the most of your coiffured locks. Well, you know what they say - hair today, messy hair tomorrow!

(If you can’t wait to get started click below for all the tools you will need to make your challenge a success).

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Wood Green, The Animals Charity is the Registered Trademark of Wood Green Animal Shelters, Registered Charity Number 298348

You’ll help pets like Lilo

Lilo came to Wood Green as a stray. She was in a terrible state, with a filthy coat and matted tail. Our nurses got to work, cleaning her up and treating her for fleas and worms. We also put her on a special diet because she had trouble eating. Finally, after 36 days of expert, loving care at Wood Green, we found Lilo a new home with a caring family. Now, this darling little dog is happy, loved and busy learning to walk on a lead. Plus she’s got great hair again!

Frequently asked questions

Find answers here to the most commonly asked questions about our challenge.

How do I sign up to the Bad Hair Day Challenge?
Go to the registration section above, enter your details and leave the rest to us! We’ll send you an email with everything you need to make your challenge a huge success.
How long do I have to do the Bad Hair Day Challenge for?
It’s up to you! It could be week, a month or however long is a challenge for you. Don’t forget to let your friends and family know on social media how long you are doing the challenge for – the longer you do it, the more money you can raise.
How do I get friends and family to sponsor me?
Look out for our emails which will give you access to lots of inspiration to help with your challenge. You’ll be able to download fundraising tips, social media items and many other goodies to help get your challenge up and running.
How do I pay in the money I raise?
If you set up a JustGiving page, they’ll automatically transfer donations to us on a weekly basis. (Or, if the total donated is under £100, they’ll wait until the end of the month.) This is a great way to pay in your donations, because we don’t have to wait long to start putting those funds towards the animals who desperately need our help. You can also call us on 0300 303 9333 to pay in using your credit or debit card. Or you can post your donations – simply make cheques payable to Wood Green, The Animals Charity and send to us at Wood Green, King’s Bush Farm, London Road, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire PE29 2NH
What happens to the money I donate?
Every year, thousands of sick and abandoned animals come through Wood Green’s doors. Your donations will help us provide poorly pets with the specialist food, shelter and veterinary care they need to get them back on their feet. Your support will also help us find permanent, loving homes for so many pets who have no home of their own.
Can I take part in the challenge if I’m under 18?
Yes, but please check with a parent or guardian, and your school, before you sign up!
Can I take part if I live outside of the UK?
Yes. Simply register your details in the section above, set up a JustGiving page, then look out for your welcome email.