Fundraise
How to fundraise for VHL UK/Ireland
There are many ways to raise vital funds for VHL UK/Ireland, no matter how big or small.
Whether it’s a bake sale or a sponsored half marathon, please follow our step-by-step guide below, which explains everything you need to know.
If you have any fundraising related questions, please email us
NEW – VHL Star Fundraiser!
If you will be raising over £1,000 in a fundraising activity, you will receive a personalised VHL t-shirt for your event! Simply pop us an email to apply: uk@vhl-uk-ireland.org
1. Share your idea with usLet us know about your fundraising activities by emailing us and we will list on the VHL UK/Ireland website’s fundraising calendar, Facebook and Twitter and we will congratulate you with a certificate upon completion of your event. Also, please let us know if you would like to feature in the VHL UK/Ireland blog too. There are VHL UK/Ireland t-shirts and sports performance t-shirts and vests and hoodies available, perfect for your fundraising and supporters. We are able to offer discount on bulk/team merchandise orders – simply email us. |
2. Create your sponsorship page (UK)Simply follow the simple steps to set up your BT MyDonate account and create your own personal Fundraising Page using Create my challenge for VHL UK/Ireland. Or you can Join an organised event which has already been created for you to fundraise against. We recommend BT MyDonate as they do not charge VHL UK/Ireland any fees and we receive 100% of donations, as well as offering donors the option to claim GiftAid, boosting their donation by 25%. Please note, we do not currently use JustGiving, which charges charity monthly charges for its use. We use BT MyDonate as it is free, meaning 100% of your donation is donated directly to VHL UK/Ireland!
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3. Request a collection pot or bucketIf you believe a VHL UK/Ireland collection pot or bucket would come in handy, please email us. |
4. What to do with collected funds and how to donate directly to VHL UK/IrelandIf using an online sponsorship page such as BT MyDonate, funds will automatically be paid to the charity. However, you may receive cash/bank transfer and cheque donations. For cheques: please make payable to VHL UK/Ireland and send to: VHL UK/Ireland, 47 Tiln Lane, Retford, Notts, DN22 6SN, UK or pay directly into the Charity’s bank account (contact us for the account details admin@vhl-uk-ireland.org). For cash/bank transfer donations: we advise collating donations together and sending directly to VHL UK/Ireland via bank transfer (please email us for bank account details UK or Ireland) or PayPal |
