FUNDRAISING PACK Act now to support Women s Aid

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1 FUNDRAISING PACK Act now to support Women s Aid Women s Aid is a Registered Charity Number

2 About Women's Aid Women s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. As a federation of over 220 organisations, we provide more than 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country. 2 women are killed by a current or former partner every week 750,000 children witness domestic abuse every year One incidence of domestic abuse is reported to the police every minute Domestic abuse accounts for almost a quarter of all violent crime As a result of Women s Aid s work, more than half a million vulnerable women and children receive the support and information they desperately need to escape from a dangerous and abusive home life. Domestic abuse is everybody s business No-one asks to be abused, and being repeatedly hurt or controlled by someone you love is perhaps the cruelest abuse of all. To leave an abusive relationship demands incredible courage. The threats of violence usually escalate, as the abuser realises they are losing control. Support for women at this critical time can mean the difference between getting out safely or extreme danger. Women s Aid offers a range of support to help women and children cope with every aspect of domestic abuse, including: Safe, secure emergency accommodation. Advocacy and practical support with legal, health, financial and housing issues. Therapeutic support and counseling for both women and children. Safety planning and risk management. Liaising with other agencies, including police, social services and health workers, to ensure a joined-up approach to women and children s safety. For more information about Women s Aid visit I couldn t talk to anyone about what was happening at home. I was so isolated; I really felt that I was the only person to ever go through anything like this. I m so thankful to Women s Aid for helping me to realise that I wasn t alone and there was help out there. After I moved into the refuge, I felt safe for the first time in years. Two years on, my life has really come together. I work as a refuge volunteer, I ve just finished a university course. I m so proud of what I ve achieved. Before Women s Aid, I thought violence was my life. Joanne, survivor of domestic violence

3 Event registration form Organiser s details Title (Delete as appropriate): Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss/Other Forename(s):... Surname:. Organisation/Company (If applicable) Address... Postcode.. Contact telephone number.. Event details Description of event.... Date of event Publicity material requirements Posters: Women s Aid general leaflets, please state amount required:

4 Fundraising agreement form In undertaking to raise money for Women s Aid Federation of England, I understand that all money raised will go directly to Women s Aid National Office. I agree to send money raised to Women s Aid as soon as possible after the challenge / event is completed. When representing Women s Aid to other organisations (companies, the media, etc.) or individuals, I agree to behave in a respectful and appropriate manner and make it clear that I am expressing my own views and not those of Women s Aid. I agree to use the Women s Aid logo in an appropriate manner and to inform Women s Aid of its use before materials are publicised. I accept responsibility for any monies collected using collection boxes and will monitor the use of these using the materials sent from Women s Aid. Also for ensuring that collections are carried out in respect of the laws governing the use of collection boxes / tins. If undertaking any kind of physical activity (e.g. sponsored run, marathon or cycle challenge) I understand I am doing so at my own risk, and Women s Aid cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries. Signed: Name (Printed) and title: Date: Please sign this form and return it to: Lily Porter, Women s Aid, PO Box 3245, Bristol, BS2 2EH

5 Fundraising advice Fundraising is enjoyable and can be challenging, so here are some tips to inspire you and help you to raise as much money as possible! Tell people who you re fundraising for and why - If people know that their money can make a real difference to Women s Aid s work, they will be more likely to sponsor you. Use your contacts and ask everyone you know - As well as helping you themselves, they can put you in touch with other people who can help. Set up an Everyday Hero fundraising page Our Everyday Hero fundraising page is easy to use and allows you to create a free online fundraising page, where your friends and family can sponsor quickly and securely using a credit or debit card. To set up your own fundraising page to raise money for Women s Aid, please visit and click on Start fundraising and off you go! Get the local media involved The more coverage you get, the more people know what you re doing and the more people will sponsor you! Get your employer involved - Companies will often match employee fundraising up to a certain amount. Speak to your Community Affairs or HR Department. Use local industries - Local companies are often keen to support people in their communities who are raising money for good causes, particularly if the company has a connection with sport, fitness or women s issues. Get your gym or sports club involved - These are ideal places to seek support. As well as sponsorship, you may find someone who would be willing to run or train with you. Remember to Gift Aid it! - If you are a UK tax-payer, Women s Aid can claim 25% of your donation back from the tax man. Encourage your sponsors to tick the Gift Aid column on your sponsor form and remember that we can only collect Gift Aid on their donations if they include their full address and postcode on the form. And lastly, keep in touch! - Don t forget to let us know how you re getting on. Ring us for advice, queries or just a chat. And if you find a fundraising method that really works, let us know!

6 Fundraising ideas In addition to organised events, you and your colleagues can get involved and support Women's Aid by organising your own fundraising activities. Here are a few ideas for easy and fun ways to raise money: Sky Dive Calling all daredevils! Face your fears and take on the ultimate challenge for Women s by being sponsored to do a tandem skydive. Most airfields offer the opportunity for you to skydive with fully qualified instructors in return for a minimum amount of sponsorship to charity. Donate Your Plate! With a group of friends or colleagues, take it in turn to host a dinner party, with guests scoring the parties to crown the dinner party champion! Each guest makes a donation to Women s Aid equal to the amount they would pay for a meal out. Overseas Challenges Experience the trip of a lifetime whilst raising essential funds by taking part in an overseas challenge. Women s Aid recommend booking with Charity Challenge go to their website to find out more: Have a Purple Day Purple is the internationally recognised colour for campaigns to raise awareness of domestic violence. Add a purple theme to your fundraising by holding a purple cupcake sale, have a dressdown day at work/college with everyone wearing purple, or even get sponsored to dye your hair purple!

7 Run for Women s Aid Whether you are an experienced athlete or a complete beginner, why not take part in a running event and raise funds for Women's Aid? All sorts of races happen all over the UK throughout the year - ranging from full marathons to more manageable 5km runs. Pamper Party Who says fundraising can t be good for you? Relax, unwind and have fun with friends by getting together for a pamper party. Offer makeovers, massages, manicures and beauty treatments in return for a donation to Women s Aid. Charity Football Match Bring a competitive element into your fundraising by organising a charity football match or 5-a-side tournament. Each team pays to enter, with extra forfeits for anyone who s given a red or yellow card. Spectators can join in the fun by holding a sweepstake to predict the winning team. One Dress One Month Why not get all your girl-friends together and do this challenge as a team, wearing the same dress every day for a month. You can of course wash your dress!

8 Sponsorship Form I m taking part in to raise money for Women s Aid s vital work to end domestic violence. Please support me by pledging some money! Please make cheques payable to Women s Aid NAME ADDRESS POSTCODE Boost your donation by 25p for every 1 you donate! Gift Aid is reclaimed by the charity from the tax you pay for the current tax year. If you wish to Gift Aid your donation, please fill in your address, including postcode, which is needed to identify you as a current UK tax payer, and tick the Gift Aid box. Please note that as a UK taxpayer you understand that if you pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on your donations in that tax year it is your responsibility to pay any difference. NAME HOME ADDRESS POSTCODE AMOUNT GIFT AID 1 IN 4 WOMEN EXPERIENCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIVES 5 COULD SIGNPOST 800 PEOPLE ONLINE TO SAFE REFUGE AND HELP

9 NAME HOME ADDRESS POSTCODE AMOUNT GIFT AID 1 WOMAN IS KILLED EVERY 3 DAYS BY A VIOLENT PARTNER OR EX- PARTNER 10 COULD ALLOW US TO PROTECT 13 CHILDREN IN REFUGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY 1 IN 4 WOMEN EXPERIENCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIVES 5 COULD SIGNPOST 800 PEOPLE ONLINE TO SAFE REFUGE AND HELP 1 WOMAN IS KILLED EVERY 3 DAYS BY A VIOLENT PARTNER OR EX- PARTNER 10 COULD ALLOW US TO PROTECT 13 CHILDREN IN REFUGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY 1INCIDIDENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS REPORTED TO THE POLICE EVERY MINUTE 1 IN 4 WOMEN EXPERIENCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIVES 5 COULD SIGNPOST 800 PEOPLE ONLINE TO SAFE REFUGE AND HELP 1 WOMAN IS KILLED EVERY 3 DAYS BY A VIOLENT PARTNER OR EX- PARTNER 10 COULD ALLOW US TO PROTECT 13 CHILDREN IN REFUGES FINAL TOTAL RAISED: ACROSS THE COUNTRY

10 Order form for merchandise Women s Aid t-shirts Our branded t-shirts are made from 100% cotton and feature the Women s Aid logo on the front and back. Please return this order form to Lily. T-shirt order No. of Small No. of Medium No. of Large No. of XL If you would like to order more than 3 t-shirts please contact Lily at l.porter@womensaid.org.uk Balloons To order up to 20 free balloons for your event please fill in the table below: No. of pink branded balloons No. of white branded balloons

11 Collection pyramids If you would like to order collection pyramids for your event please fill out the info below. I certify that I will obtain agreement from the owner of the property in which the collection will take place (e.g. company or organisation) before embarking on any collection for Women s Aid. I will notify Women s Aid immediately if the pyramid is lost or stolen. I will also notify Women s Aid if I suspect the pyramid is being tampered with in any way. I am over sixteen years of age. I understand that I should not use the collection pyramid for door-to-door collections or street collections unless prior discussed with a Women s Aid official and should also not use it for collecting for any other charity. I understand that I am responsible for maintaining the reputation of Women s Aid and that the trust and integrity of voluntary giving is not damaged. When representing Women s Aid to other organisations (companies, the media, etc.) or individuals, I agree to behave in a respectful and appropriate manner and make it clear that I am expressing my own views and not those of Women s Aid Name of collector/collection coordinator... Signature.. Date. Postal address.... Post code. Contact telephone number. No. of collection pyramids required

12 Paying in form Please accept my donation of.. raised through sponsorship for... I enclose a cheque/postal order/caf cheque made payable to Women s Aid Please debit my credit or debit card Card no: Expiry date: / Issue number (if applicable): Security Code*: Name:. Address:.... Telephone Number:. If you would prefer not to receive further communications from us, please tick here: Signature: Date: Please return this form, along with your payment to: Women s Aid, PO Box 3245, Bristol, BS2 2EH Thank you for your support. It really does make a difference. * For most cards, the Security Code can be found on the back of the card, at the top right of the signature strip. In this case, the number required is the last 3 digits. On other cards (e.g. American Express) a 4 digit Security Code can be found above the full long number on the front of the card. If you would prefer to give us your card security code over the telephone please call us on and we would be happy to arrange this. Please note that your card security code will not be stored by Women s Aid this part of the form will be removed and shredded as soon as the transaction has been processed.

13 Data protection statement Thank you for contacting Women s Aid. Working to end domestic violence is a huge task and we need all the help we can get. That s why your support is so valuable to us and why we ask your permission to write and let you know from time to time about developments in Women s Aid s work and of all the different ways you can help. However, if you would rather not hear about these you are welcome to let us know of your preference at any time, or by ticking the appropriate boxes below and returning this form to us. Please DO NOT contact me by: Mail Telephone If you have any concern at all about the way we respect your privacy, do please let us know by contacting Lily Porter at Women s Aid, PO Box 3245, Bristol, BS2 2EH. Again thank you so much for your support. Address:.. Post code:. If you would like to receive regular newsletters containing our latest news, fundraising campaigns and domestic abuse related information please enter your address below. We will not pass on your address to third parties. Address: Telephone Number:..