All events are unique but the following points should be considered to ensure your event is safe, fun and a success! We had a whole host of events in 2013 including talent shows, community events, film nights (with films relevant to the country you’re visiting), gigs, club nights, large meals – the list is endless! […]
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Fundraising: Getting Started…
As with all new things, making a start is always the hardest part, but remember… The sooner you get started the sooner you will reach your fundraising target. The more ground work and planning you do the more success you will have. The best place to begin is to simply start talking… You should talk […]
Q&A Review: Glasgow University
Last week we were invited to take part in a Q&A Session on ‘International Work Experience’ at Glasgow University and we were asked some great questions so thought it would be great to write them up so you can have a read! We were invited to take part in the panel because the Scottish Government […]
Fundraising Idea: Raffle
A raffle is a great way to raise money at an event, past volunteers have raised nearly £150 from holding a raffle at a designated event – a great source of funding! Please note that if you are planning on holding a raffle you need to read the section below entitled ‘Raffles and the law’ […]
Fundraising Idea: Sponsored Event
Participating in a sponsored event is a great way to raise money towards your target and get fit and have fun (yes it is possible -check out some alternative events below!) all at the same time! What can I do? There are loads of different events out there from a marathon to an assault course, […]
India: A Volunteers Guide From Start To Finish: Part One: Fundraising
Becky McMullin has recently returned from a four week project in Kerala, India where she was volunteering in a primary school in coastal village near Trivandrum. Becky has written a great series of posts which we will be bringing you over the next four days about her experiences including fundraising, packing, meeting her host family, […]
Fundraising case study: Involving the local community
This week we have a great case study from our volunteer Sophie Ramshaw a student from Hull University who has done some great fundraising in her local community, check out the different events she held below to see how she met her fundraising target. To reach my fundraising target I decided to get the whole […]
Fundraising Idea: BBQ
Summer is here! Okay we may be getting ahead of ourselves but a GLIMPSE of summer is here and there are two bank holidays in May (plus obviously all the weekends!), so let’s hope for once we get good weather and can crack out the BBQ’s and some Pimms! Who doesn’t love a BBQ? BBQ’s […]
Fundraising Case Study: Charity Event
This week Kirsty Armour from Edgehill University has written a fundraising blog for us about the event she held last weekend in her home town. A massive congratulations to Kirsty who raised over £500. Check out how she organised, ran and promoted the event below. I have always been involved in Performing Arts and so […]
Fundraising Idea: Quiz Night
Pub quizzes or quiz nights are a great way to raise money and awareness of your project in your local community and they have a huge potential to raise a large proportion of your target. Read on below to find out how to set up an event in your community or how to run a […]
Fundraising idea: Match Funding
Match funding is when a company you work for or are associated with match the funds that you’re raising for charity, companies do this as a way of encouraging people to do charitable activities. Lots of larger (and sometimes small companies) will have funds set aside specifically for match funding and some small companies are […]
Fundraising Idea: Coffee Morning or Afternoon Tea
It’s time to find your inner Mary Berry or Paul Hollywood and get baking! How to organise Find a venue – you could do this in your house, in a village hall or community gathering point. You may be able to hold it at your a school you’re associated with and invite all the parents. […]
Fundraising Idea: Clearing out your junk
Having a clear out is a great way to raise money, sometimes you don’t have enough for a car boot sale or you just may not have enough time to organise one. If you’re a university student and heading home this Easter it could be a great time to have a clear out of the […]
Fundraising Case Study: Gig/Concert
Tasha from Edge Hill university has been doing lots of fundraising since she was accepted on the project, and so far has raised £619.00 through different activities & events. Tasha has kindly written this blog for us about how she set up her own gig which raised £204.00. One of the best methods of fundraising […]
