GREAT IDEAS FOR FUNDRAISING Corporate Fundraising Kit
Dear Lovely Person, Friend, and Superhero Fundraiser, It s brilliant that you ve decided to fundraise for YoungMinds. Thank you! It is the support of companies like you that helps us continue our vital work in improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people across the UK. This trusty Fundraising Kit is full of top tips, ideas and materials to help kick start your fundraising. Please get in touch at corporate@youngminds.org.uk if you have any questions. We would love to hear from you. Good luck, and have fun! 1
Contents About YoungMinds 3-4 How to donate & contact details 5 Fundraising ideas 6-8 Spread the news 9 Fundraising poster 10 Collection box 11 2
About YoungMinds YoungMinds champions the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people across the UK. Driven by their experience we create positive change so that children and young people can cope with life s adversities, find help when they need it and succeed in life. Had I not been in touch with YoungMinds, I d still be waiting. Early intervention has really helped my daughter to manage. She s not petrified every day, she s got a care plan in place. We ve begun to get her life back on track. Parents Helpline caller Why does our work matter? 1 in 10 children and young people aged 5-16, an average of 3 children in every classroom, suffer from a diagnosable mental health problem such as depression, anxiety or an eating disorder. 10% of young people deliberately harm themselves regularly. 3 4 of long-lasting mental ill health starts before the age of 18. Early intervention is vital to improve young people s health and to prevent children from suffering from further disadvantages, including bullying, isolation, and problems at school. With good mental health, children and young people do better in every way. 3
We support families No one should suffer alone. YoungMinds provides a lifeline to thousands of families, advising and supporting them to understand their child s behaviour and secure the right help. We empower children and young people Children and young people with mental health problems are at the heart of everything we do. From our free online resources to our innovative youth engagement programmes, we transform the lives of children and young people. We campaign for change We break the silence surrounding mental health by speaking out to change attitudes and policies. Driven by the experiences of young people, we campaign to build a society where mental health has no attached stigma and where those suffering get fast, effective support. We help professionals Many professionals tell us they don t have the knowledge and training to understand how young people are feeling, spot problems or help if needed. Our training and consultancy work helps schools and professionals make a real difference to young people s mental health. The best thing about being a YoungMinds Activist is that I have become a better person and become more confident within myself, and been given the opportunity to create change and express my thoughts and feelings. I honestly can t thank YoungMinds enough for what they have done for me, and for what they have also taught me about the person that I want to be. Charlotte, 21, a YoungMinds Activist 4 30 will provide training for a Young Activist to have the skills and confidence to speak out about mental health issues 15 supports a Parents Helpline Volunteer for one day to provide information and support to worried parents
How to donate Here are just a few of the ways you can donate to YoungMinds: Donate over the phone by calling 0207 089 5050 Donate securely online at youngminds.org.uk/donate Donate by cheque (made payable to YoungMinds) and sent to our address below Donate by bank transfer: CAF Bank Ltd, Sort code: 40-52-40 Account number 00002523 Please use your name as the reference Set up a fundraising page at Virgin Money Giving or JustGiving and your fundraising will be donated directly to YoungMinds Our Contact Details Address: YoungMinds Suite 11, Baden Place, Crosby Row, London SE1 1YW Any questions? Email us at corporate@youngminds.org.uk or call on 0207 089 5050 Website: www.youngminds.org.uk Registered charity numbers: 1016968 and SC39700 Company number: 02780643 5
Fundraising Ideas However you choose to support us, we ll be with you every step of the way with top tips and useful resources. Here are a few tried and tested ideas to get the ball rolling! Quick & simple ideas Walk to Work and donate the money you will have saved on transport. Make your colleague s tea and coffee for them all week but for a price! Put collection tins and information leaflets by reception or in communal areas and encourage your colleagues to find out more about YoungMinds and donate their loose change, whether it be pennies or pounds. Bring in a packed lunch and forgo that coffee and donate the amount you save just watch the pennies rise. Give up an hours wage and donate the amount to YoungMinds. 6
At work Bake Sale Let the Mary Berry in you loose, and get baking. Sell your sweet treats to your family, friends and work colleagues. Or if you are feeling competitive, then why not hold your very own Bake Off? Office Olympics Organise a mini Office Olympics challenge, and encourage some friendly competition! Give each team a different country, and play games like Bin Basket Ball or Speed Typing. Swap & Shop Ask colleagues to dust the cobwebs off any unwanted clothes, shoes or accessories and bring them to a clothes swapping party. Charge 1 for each swap and everyone s a winner! #HelloYellow Join us on World Mental Health Day (October 10th) for our national fundraising campaign by wearing something yellow a tie, jumper, hat or even just your socks! Donate, support our work and say #HelloYellow to get people talking about mental health. After work Cheese and Wine Evening What better way to finish the week than with a slice of cheese and small glass of wine? Charge 5 per person and donate the proceeds. The BIG quiz Organise a Quiz Night for you and your family, friends and colleagues, charge teams to enter and put their knowledge to the test. Who s got talent? Hold a talent show to find out your colleagues secret talents - singing, dancing, juggling, individuals or teams, anything goes! Charge colleagues to participate, watch or even judge and donate the proceeds with a trophy for the winner. 7
Go on, challenge yourself! Whether you want to take on a marathon, or move at a gentler pace with a 5K run, join our team! We can help and support you to find the right event for you. Plan a sponsored cycle with your friends, family and colleagues and collect as much sponsorship as possible. Take on a challenge, such as a Tough Mudder or a trek - ask your friends to take part with you, raise funds, have fun and get muddy! Seasonal ideas Celebrate Pancake Day with unlimited pancakes in return for donations. Get creative with a Pumpkin Carving Competition with prizes for the best of the show. Organise a Halloween Fancy Dress Day and ask for 2 donations. Organise a Guy Fawkes Firework Night and charge people an entry fee. Offer a Gift Wrapping Service to colleagues during the holidays and charge a small fee - it s a wrap! 8
Spread the news There are loads of ways to let everyone know that you are fundraising for YoungMinds Social media is a great way to increase your fundraising, and raise awareness of mental health. Post regular updates to spread the word: Link to our Facebook page: facebook.com/youngmindsuk Tweet all about it and follow us on twitter.com/youngmindsuk Blog away wordpress.com tumblr.com blogger.com Make a film Film yourself fundraising and upload it to YouTube and Vimeo. All you need is a smart phone and a great idea! Post it online and share with friends, family and colleagues. Take photos We love to see all of our fundraisers in action take some photos and send them through to the fundraising team! YoungMinds blog Contribute to our fundraising blog featured on the YoungMinds website. Tell us all about what you are doing and your motivations for supporting us! Send your blog with a photo to the YoungMinds Fundraising Team at fundraising@youngminds.org.uk Media Contact the local media such as newspapers and radio stations. Write a press release and email the story to journalists in the local area. Please contact corporate team for a press release template. 9
WE RE FUNDRAISING EVENT DATE This event is held in aid of YoungMinds. Registered Charity Nos. 1016968 and SCO39700
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THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT YoungMinds Suite 11, Baden Place, Crosby Row, London SE1 1YW T 020 7089 5050 E corporate@youngminds.org.uk Parents Helpline 0808 802 5544 youngminds.org.uk Registered charity numbers: 1016968 and SC39700 Company limited by guarantee number: 02780643