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Fundraising
This section of Stallfinder contains information and advice for fundraisers. Please note that all advice and information contained here has been suggested by and obtained from a number of different sources and is only intended as a useful guide.
Gift Aid
Gift Aid allows charities to claim back tax on every eligible donation from the Inland Revenue. So for every £1 you raise, they’ll be able to claim at least an extra 25p. On every sponsorship form, make sure the sponsor gives their name and address, including postcode, and ticks the Gift Aid box.
Online Fundraising
An online fundraising page lets friends and family sponsor you by credit or debit card from anywhere in the world. Visit the Justgiving website for more details.
Matched Giving
Matched giving or funding involves financial support from your employer for your fundraising. Ask if they run a ‘matched giving scheme’ where they match their employees’ charitable contributions. Matched funding can help you to raise as much money as possible for your charity, so it is well worth finding out about. Your employer can use ‘matched giving’ to support your cause in a variety of ways e.g.
100% match
A 100% match equals each employee's gift pound for pound. It can be capped by setting an annual limit for each employee.
200% match
This involves the employer doubling their contribution and paying £2 for every £1 donated by its employees.
Administration costs
Your employer can agree to meet the scheme's administration costs on your behalf. If your employer does not currently offer a matched funding scheme for their staff, ask them to consider it. Matched funding can offer a number of benefits:
- Improving staff morale and motivation
- Providing positive PR opportunities
- Creating a a feel-good factor among employees about their organisation.
- Enhancing corporate image and reputation
- Encouraging a growing sense of social responsibility
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