Raising sponsorship money

Raising sponsorship can be more difficult that running the race itself so the following hints may be of help to you:

Don’t panic
There are many sponsored events these days so people are used to this form of fundraising

Be organised
Most people fail at raising money because they do not get organised in time. A little time spent planning where and how you will get your money will pay rich dividends.

You can get support
By asking friends, relatives and work colleagues you can organise events and don’t forget other contacts such as your local pub, garage or newsagent. They may be willing to let you leave a collection box as long as it is clearly labelled with why you are collecting money.

How much to raise?
Obviously, as much as possible! The NSPCC needs your support to continue to provide local services to abused and neglected children – and every little helps. If your sponsors are tax payers and put a tick in the Gift Aid column on the Sponsorship Form the NSPCC as a charity is able to claim back from the Inland Revenue the tax the donor has already paid on their donation.

Sometimes companies will match whatever amount you raise; others will cap it at perhaps £250 or £500. Tell this to people when you are asking for sponsorship as they may be prepared to give you more. There is nothing to lose by asking and the company can claim tax relief on what they give.

Starting your fundraising
There are now two ways to do this. You can use the Sponsorship Form Click Here.
or alternatively use: www.justgiving.com, an excellent way to raise money securely online by building your own fundraising page. It is extremely easy to use and tax efficient.

Visit: www.justgiving.com/nspcc to set up your online sponsorship page and your friends, family and colleagues can sponsor you by credit or debit card. Justgiving.com will process all donations and take the hassle out of having to chase up your sponsors.

What you are doing is both worthwhile and adventurous, so don’t hold back. Write to your company, church, local paper and spread the word!

Raise over £50 for a free T-shirt

Raise over £250 for a free bottle of champagne