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Fundraising

How to get started

There are many different ways that you can raise money for your chosen cause. Such causes do have to be registered charities in order for you to fundraise for them. For example, you may wish to raise money for an individual in need. However, no matter how you fundraise, you need to make sure you are open and honest about what it is you are raising money for.

Choosing a Cause
If you don't know who to fundraise for, you could start by searching for charities online. The following sites may help you.

Letting Them Know
It is important to contact the organisation that you are fundraising for. They may be able to provide you with advice and materials that could help you.

Getting Started
Vist the how2fundraise.org website for ideas about starting your fundraising. The links below also provide guidance about specific areas of fundraising. For best practice and regulation information, see the Codes of Fundraising Practice which set out the legal requirements and issues of best practice for a range of fundraising techniques.

Finding Funding
Finding Funding
Information about applying for grants
 
Fundraising Events
Fundraising Events
How to organise events in aid of your chosen cause
 
Fundraising for an Individual
Fundraising for an Individual
Answers to all your questions
 
Public Collection
Public Collections
On the street and house-to-house
 
Raising money for charities abroad
Raising Money for Charities Abroad
How to fundraise for organisations based outside the UK