Fundraise

Youth Champions in 2005.
UNICEF UK/2005

We really want to make sure that you have as much fun as possible when you fundraise, and also that whatever you do is legal and safe. Below are some important tips about how to plan your event, and things you might need some help with.

How do I start planning my event?

Step 1 is simple: decide what to do! There are lots of fundraising ideas which should help but if none of those take your fancy, there are more in the fundraising pack. Once you've decided what to do, there are some other things to think about.

Step 2 is to think through the following: Where you're going to do it and when? Who's going to help you? How many people do you expect to attend? How are you going to let them know?

Step 3: get planning! Make sure you tell as many people as possible, and get everything sorted out for your event. Don’t forget that you can set up an online fundraising page at My Fundraising to help.

Step 4: have fun and fundraise!

Step 5: count up all the money that you have raised, and send it in to us (more details on the form in the pack). We can then make sure that all of your hard work goes straight to use, and also send you a certificate to say thanks. Contact us for more help, for balloons and badges and other stuff.

Legal bits and bobs

For some things, you will need to have someone over 18 helping you out. These are:

• Street collections
• Raffles

Also, don't forget that with street collections, or collections in a shop you will need to ask permission from your local council, or whoever owns the place you are collecting. We can also send you a certificate of authority, so do get in touch with us.

There are lots of things that you don't need someone over 18 for:

• Sponsored events
• Car washes
• Arts and Crafts Fairs
• Performances
• Auctions
• Talent Shows