Enjoy Halloween on a budget and support the Bat Conservation Trust for free through Savoo

Celebrate Halloween for less this year while giving free donations to the Bat Conservation Trust throughout October. Isabelle Grimshaw, brand expert at online money-saving platform Savoo, tells us her top brand recommendations for celebrating Halloween on a budget, as well as more information on how you can start donating for free every time you shop online.

Thanks to the dark evenings and, of course, Halloween, October is often seen as a spooky month. What with their largely nocturnal lifestyle, bats often get associated with this creepy time of year as creatures of the night. It won’t be long before you start seeing bat-inspired decorations around shops and houses.

In reality, bats are far from scary. In fact, they’re fascinating creatures who help us in plenty of great ways, such as keeping bugs away from crops and aiding the natural biodiversity of an environment. Far from the blood-sucking vampire bats of Dracula, bats are largely peaceful creatures, and their UK population feeds exclusively on insects - no bloodsuckers here!

These days we mostly enjoy Halloween by getting cosy in the evenings, throwing parties and taking the kids trick or treating, so there’s less fear and more fun. 

How can I support the Bat Conservation Trust through Savoo?

Bats are misunderstood and undervalued but Bat Conservation Trust is working to change that. Halloween can often perpetuate some of the misconceptions about bats but it is also an opportunity to celebrate how wonderful bats are and make more people aware of this. Throughout October, you can help support bats by using the free online fundraising and money-saving platform Savoo. Find fantastic voucher codes and deals for all your favourite shops to save on your Halloween shopping. Every time you use one of Savoo’s voucher codes, they’ll donate on your behalf to your chosen charity.

Here’s how to set Bat Conservation Trust as your charity:

1. Create an account on Savoo
2. Go to the Bat Conservation Trust’s charity page
3. Click the ‘support this charity’ button
4. That’s it! You’re now supporting the Bat Conservation Trust
5. Watch your donations stack up every time you use a deal or voucher code
6. Plus, donate a penny for free every time you make a search with Savoo’s fundraising search engine, powered by Bing.

Usually, Savoo donates half of their affiliate commission, but throughout October they’ll be giving double donations to Bats Conservation Trust to help protect bats and their environment. So go big this Halloween and throughout the Black Friday and Christmas sales season knowing that you’re donating to a cause which matters to you.

Here are just a few Halloween deals you’re sure to go bats over:

Costumes from £5 at Asda

Whether you’re dressing up the kids or heading to a more grown up Halloween party, don’t break the bank with your costume - especially when it comes to the kids. There’s no point splashing out on a costume they’ll grow out of by next year. A few of our personal favourites include this classic skeleton outfit for just £5 and this adorable bat for £9 - both from Asda. For the adults, add a spooky touch to any outfit with these glittery £3.50 bat tights.

Plus, with plenty of cool party decorations starting at just £3, you can create a horrifying haunted house on any budget. Let’s not forget the wide range of Halloween treats you can grab for just £1, along with cheap pumpkins and carving kits from just £0.87. Check out more of Asda’s great deals on Savoo for more ways to save all year around.

Trick or treat essentials from just £0.40 at Sainsbury’s

From yummy treats to spooky trick or treat buckets to fill with goodies, Sainsbury’s has a fantastic range of budget-friendly trick or treating essentials. Pick up some fizzy fangs for £0.40, milk chocolate, Smarties filled Halloween monsters for £0.50, chocolate eyeballs for just £1 and a fun trick or treating bucket for £0.75.

Explore the £2 and under range to find everything from Fiendish French Fancies to decorations and masks. How about these glittery bat hair clips for a £2 accessory? For grown ups, this gorgeous lilac wig with bat embellishments is just £8 and gives a touch of ghoulish glamour, while this £4 bat headband is the perfect finishing touch to your costume. You’re sure to spot plenty more ways to bag a bargain over on Savoo’s page of Sainsbury’s discount codes. 

Halloween decorations from £3 at Argos

Throwing a party this year? Get the party startled with Argos’ fab, funky decorations for both indoors and outdoors. Starting at just £3, you can transform your home into a house of horrors without splashing out. Use the filters to find decorations in your price range, whether its under a tenner or £5. Simple decorations like £4.50 pumpkin string lights, an £8 floating ghost or a £5 tombstone will do wonders to set the scene. Plus, add some fun with an adorable bat pinata for just £12. Discover plenty more of Argos’ awesome deals on Savoo. 

Get Halloween-ready at Tesco

For Halloween essentials, you can always rely on Tesco. With popping candy and chocolate goodies starting at just £0.50, as well as loot pots, decorations, face paint and more, you can pick up all the little extras you need at bargain prices. How about a classic toffee apple to take you back to the good old days, or decorate a little differently this year with an adorable munchkin pumpkin. Grab two treats for just £1.50 to get more for your money and ensure your cauldron is overflowing with Savoo’s Tesco voucher codes. 

Find gorgeous Halloween make-up looks at Boots

Dressing up isn’t all about the costumes - you can create an amazing Halloween look with makeup alone. Boots has plenty of Halloween makeup inspiration from gothic vampires to sparkling mermaids. Add some sparkle with this £4.99 Barry M glitter for your face, body and hair, get creative with some face gems starting at just £6 or make a statement with Rimmel’s Trick or Treat makeup kit for £10.

Make sure your look lasts all night long with some makeup setting spray from just £4.99. Plus, Boots always has tons of special offers on such as free gifts, triple advantage card points and a 10% student discount which can all be found on Savoo, so you can save even more on your Halloween haul. 

Halloween accessories from £1.99 at New Look

If you want to celebrate Halloween all month long, stop by New Look for some cute accessories to get you in the spooky mood. How about a trick or treat tote bag for just £1.99, or some fangtastic socks for just £2.49? Grab three pairs of socks for just £6 to get more cosy pairs for your money.

Add those all-important finishing touches to your look with a £2.99 blood choker for some simple yet deadly style, or check out the great range of spooky t-shirts and dresses starting at just £9.99. So sit back, slip on your bat sunglasses and enjoy All Hallow’s Eve in style with Savoo’s New Look discount codes.

Find everything else at Wilko

If you’re looking for great value, you can’t go wrong at Wilko. A one-stop shop for everything Halloween, you’re sure to bag a bargain on decorations, partywear, face paint, costumes and much more. Start decorating with these £2 bat balloons, this £3 bat chandelier, some colourful tinsel and these spooky £1 bottle labels to really set the scene.

Find great quality face paint and makeup kits also starting at just £1, so whether you want to dress up as a bloody zombie or a beautiful mermaid, you can do it without splashing out. Plus you’ll find plenty of other essentials all starting from a quid, so tick off the last bits on your list with these great value goodies. See if you can shave even more on your order with Savoo’s Wilko special offers.