Our Charity Programme

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ESSENTIAL FOODS
is about much more
than profit.

Our meals and assortment aside, this is our greatest pride and joy. We wholeheartedly believe it is our purpose in life – our raison d’être. Based on the grand vision of our founder, Christian Degner-Elsner, we have, over the past decade, built a programme empowering people and organisations to change, improve and protect dogs & cats, our nature and wildlife. As you can perhaps sense, we take great pride in managing a well-run company. This is the foundation on which we make decisions exclusively rooted in our mission to improve and prolong the lives of dogs. Choosing ESSENTIALS is also choosing to believe that a company can exist to seek a positive change in the world.

We seek this change through our foods and through our donations to our CHARITY programme.
Always looking to expand our impact, we match 1% of our global sales with donations. In ESSENTIALS you will find a company with a soul and a mission that extends beyond profit.

In addition to that, we have “the legacy”. The founder of ESSENTIAL FOODS has chosen to bequeath half of his estate to 13 selected organisations, all working for the above goals. The organisations selected include: WWF, Greek Dogs Foundation, RSCPA, SOI Dog Foundation, Redorgangutanen.dk, Sea Shepherd, WILD AID & Rainforest Alliance.

In 2022, we made the following donations and will continue to work just as hard on it this year – if not harder!

Charity
Contribution
GBP/Year
Why?
Charity :
112 carlotagalgos
Contribution :
Food
GBP/Year :
€23,489.93
Fantastic shelter for abused dogs in Malaga, Spain.
Charity :
International Anti-Poaching Foundation
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€18,120.81
We have 46 dedicated rangers on our payroll fightings against the poachers of the rhinos.
Charity :
SOI Dogs Foundation
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€16,107.38
A helping hand for dogs that can use all the help they can get.
Charity :
Emergency Fund
Contribution :
Food
GBP/Year :
€10,067.11
We are ready with food & supplies for dogs in emergencies.
Charity :
ORPAK Serbia
Contribution :
Food
GBP/Year :
€9,395.97
A shelter making a real difference.
Charity :
Rescue Dogs in Greece
Contribution :
Food & Cash
GBP/Year :
€8,053.69
Has for many years made the whole difference for many dogs and cats in Greece.
Charity :
Dogs of Portugal
Contribution :
Food
GBP/Year :
€6,040.27
Helps Homeless dogs in Portugal.
Charity :
Mariannes Food Bank
Contribution :
Food
GBP/Year :
€4,697.99
Direct help for street dogs.
Charity :
DFA (Danish Friends of Animals)
Contribution :
Food
GBP/Year :
€4,026.85
Does a fantastic job for dogs & cats in exposed area.
Charity :
Animal Shelter Aarhus
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€3,355.70
Helps homeless dogs and cats in Denmark.
Charity :
Dyreværnet Rødovre
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€3,355.70
A lot of people in Denmark know about "Dyreværnet" and their indomitable efforts - of course we support them.
Charity :
Sea Shepherds
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€3,355.70
Right behind you Captain!
Charity :
WildAid
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€3,355.70
Unifying factor in the fight for protection of endangered species.
Charity :
WWF
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€3,355.70
Global network for a better world for all living souls.
Charity :
Angels 4 Animals
Contribution :
Food
GBP/Year :
€2,013.42
Fabulous project in Rumania for souls with snouts.
Charity :
Veterinarians Without Borders
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€2,013.42
Helps challenged animals in exposed areas worldwide.
Charity :
Orangutan Land Trust
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€2,013.42
Lone Dröscher's amazing work for these unique creatures.
Charity :
The ESSENTIAL Forest
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€2,013.42
Every 20th bag of ESSENTIALS is enjoyed in Bulgaria. For every bag, we will now be planting a tree together with our local team.
Charity :
WildLife SOS India
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€2,013.42
Do you remember the elephant who was released after 30 years in captivity? These are the heroes!
Charity :
Elephant Santuaries
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€1,342.28
This amazing creature get love & care at 3 santuaries after a life of human abuse.
Charity :
KAT Center Nepal
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€1,342.28
Financial back-up to Jan Salters' formidable work for dogs in Nepal.
Charity :
NonHuman Rights Project
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€1,342.28
Steven M. Wise have a mission to give animal better legal rights - We are right behind him!
Charity :
Friends of Hedgehogs
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€1,342.28
Who does not love these little charmer? They live a dangerous life however - we support the work for their aid.
Charity :
The Ocean Clean Up
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€1,342.28
A future with more plastic than fish in our sea? TOCP works to end this senario and we support.
Charity :
Terreriet
Contribution :
Food
GBP/Year :
€671.14
Conservation work for reptiles.
Charity :
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Contribution :
Cash
GBP/Year :
€335.57
Protection of the natural environment and wildlife in wonderful Cornwall, UK.
Charity :
Total
Contribution :
In 2022
GBP/Year :
€134,563.76

Empowering people and organisations

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