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Fundraise for SOS

Here at the Sumatran Orangutan Society we are dedicated to the conservation and welfare of Sumatran orangutans. By fundraising for SOS, you are playing your part in the struggle to conserve this magnificent species.  So thank you from everyone here at SOS.

However you decide to raise your sponsorship make sure you always keep it safe, legal and - last but not least - fun. 

Our Fundraising Guide will tell you how, but if you can't find the answer you're looking for just get in touch.  We're always happy to answer any questions you have, and keen to support you all the way: Contact Us

Getting started


Literally, Killer Facts

It's always helpful to explain why you are raising funds, so your sponsors will realise just what a difference their donation could make. 

Here are some ‘killer' facts to do just that:

  • There are less than 6,600 surviving orangutans in Sumatra today
  • 80% of Orangutan habitat has been destroyed in the last 20 years
  • The expansion of oil palm plantations into fragile ecosystems is the biggest threat to orangutans' continued survival
  • You find palm oil in a variety  of household goods including chocolate, bread, spreads, and cereals
  • Every minute, an area of forest the size of 6 football fields is lost in Indonesia.
  • The destruction of rainforests and the poaching of young orangutans for the pet trade contribute to their decline
  • Sumatra's forests provide a livelihood to many Indonesian people without which their existence is also endangered.
  • Other rare and precious wildlife share the orangutans' habitat such as Sumatran elephant, tiger, rhinoceros and clouded leopard
SOS Fundraising Stars

Andre Baldeo raised over £1,200 for SOS in the London Marathon, Julie Flannigan raised almost £650 by taking part in a half-marathon,  Celia Stubbs rasied over £550 by running in another half-marathon, and Jo Gordon raised almost £400 by doing a hang-glide!

Contact us if you would like to organise your own sponsored event, or discuss your fundraising ideas - we can offer support in the form of inspiration, information materials, collecting tins, helping you obtain permits for city-centre collections, and even the loan of our orangutan costume!