Help us Fundraise

Fund-raising policy

Thank you for considering to raise funds for Living With Reflux, we really appreciate the efforts of all of our members. We will support you with all of your ideas and events with sponsorship forms required letter to local authorities, please just fill in the fundraising agreements form in the fundraising pack so we have a record of what you are doing. Please note all of the funding raised will go towards providing support and information to the general public at large and the day to day running of Living With Reflux.

Please note there are some general points you should be aware of to keep you safe, legal and successful.

Think about your event:

First and for most it should be fun and feel worthwhile. So pick something you like. If you enjoy it others will to and generally give more money.

It is always worth while remembering to keep with in your means. Larger scale events take a lot o thought time organisation and budgeting for and a lot of volunteers. You can raise larger amounts of funding via smaller events with little or no financial out lay and still have a fabulous time.

Knowing the law

It is important to remember before you start to check what laws are in place to keep you safe and that you obtain any permissions or licences that may be required from the local authorities and/or police. You will need a licence if selling alcohol or running raffle or a food and hygiene certificate if dealing with food. You will also need to apply for permission from land owners or building owners if organising events on private property.

Insurance

It is important to check if you are hiring premises for an event that they hold public liability insurance. We are unable to cover you insurance wise for hazardous events or pursuits such as fire work displays, bungee jumping, swimming, accidents occurring during the event. If you are unsure please contact us further.

Publicity

If you are taking photographs you must obtain the permission of the person/s in writing and inform them their pictures may be published, so that we complay with the Data Protection Act.

If your event will raise any publicity you must inform us and gain our permission to speak on the charities behalf.

Sending your money

As soon as your plans are finalised please contact the LWR Treasurer, Jane Parks, to agree on the easiest method of dealing with the funds you have raised. She can be contacted by email at treasurer@livingwithreflux.org, by post: Address to be confirmed.

The process will probably depend on the size of the planned event, the expected income, and the level of costs which you expect to incur.

In general, it will be necessary for you to send in all the moneys which you have raised along with a claim form, which Jane will send you, for any appropriate expenses incurred by you. Claimable expenses will include small purchases, printing, postage, advertising, licence costs and any similar items, but should not include personal expenses.

We are happy to accept payments by cheque or by on-line bank transfer, and will supply you with the necessary details when you need them.

If your event is likely to be expensive to set up, please discuss this with Jane; it may be possible, with the consent of the board of trustees, to pay some costs directly from LWR funds.

Your Living With Board of trustees.