Fundraise
You may think there is little, or even nothing, you can do to help charities like us who are struggling with the impact that COVID left. So many events had to be cancelled - and as a result so much potential income was lost. We are feeling that pinch even years later.
But, actually, you can make a world of difference.
Fundraise: At home
Yes, fundraising can be challenging, but it’s also highly rewarding - not to mention, a whole lot of fun.
Whilst you are invaluably helping us, you will also be meeting like minded people and, by picking an activity you love, you will enjoy yourself at the same time. From bake sales to bingo nights, marathons to mountain climbing, there is no limit to where your imagination can take you. Of course, it's easier to stay committed when you are enjoying what you do - and passion is infectious so you are more likely to attract others on board to help you and us.
You might not realise it, but every time you tell people what you’re up to and why, you’re also acting as an ambassador for us, raising awareness of the charity and the conditions it supports.
Whether you want to take part in an event or run one yourself, we would love to hear from you and chat through your ideas so we can work together to achieve our goals.
Call 01529 469910 (Mon-Fri 9am-3pm)
email hello@inflammatoryneuropathies.uk
Text Giving
Once your campaign idea is agreed on and up and running, we can set you up with your own Text Giving campaign code, so your supporters can donate quickly and easily using their phone. As well as sharing the code across social media and amongst friends and family, you could even have posters and flyers printed to spread the word around your local community.
Online donations
We can supply you with a sponsorship form and collection box should you choose but, now, most people prefer to use an online platform to collect donations - it’s so much easier. JustGiving is a popular and easy-to-use online fundraising platform, for which we pay a monthly fee plus a (small) percentage of each donation and Gift Aid. In return, JustGiving manage payments, and even collect Gift Aid on our behalf.
You can use the link below to start fundraising with your very own JustGiving page, and once you’re set up, you can share it with friends and family via social media. Don’t forget to add in a few words about what you’re doing and why, and post an occasional update to let everyone know how you’re getting on.
Please set the expiry date on your fundraising page to within a couple of weeks of the date your event or campaign ends, as we only get notified that we need to contact our fundraisers with the total raised once a page is closed.
Visit JustGiving and start fundraising
You can also raise funds:
In memory of a loved one
By leaving a gift in your will
By playing our lottery
or by signing up to the 200 Club
Fundraise: At work
Do you own a company or business and would like to get involved with a charity? Are you an employee and want to suggest some ideas of charitable work to upper management? Then read on!
Payroll Giving
Payroll Giving (also known as Give As You Earn) is one of the quickest, easiest and most flexible ways of donating to our charity.
The scheme enables employees to make a donation straight from their gross salary tax-free. This means if an employee who pays standard rate tax donates £1 each month, the cost to them is only 78p on the basic tax rate or 60p on the higher tax rate. Payroll or HR departments will be able to provide details if they are running this scheme.
There are many benefits:
Not only is Payroll Giving a clear benefit for employees, there are many benefits to be found as an employer too.
● A Payroll Giving scheme is very easy to set up.
● Will fit in with your Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
● Can help to increase staff motivation and morale.
● Can boost your image as an employer.
Matched giving
Many companies will help charities through a matched giving scheme. Some will match pound for pound, and others will even double match donations made to registered charities by its employees. If you are making a gift to Inflammatory Neuropathies UK, please check with your Payroll or HR department whether your company operates a scheme like this as it could make your donation worth even more to us.
Gifts in Kind
If your company would like to support our work , but is unable to contribute financially, there are plenty of other ways to help.
For example, we are always looking for raffle prizes for our events, so if you feel your company could help in this way, we would love to hear from you.
We are also keen to extend our volunteering services and there may be ways in which your company can help us with this. Talk to us about this by contacting hello@inflammatoryneuropathies.uk or give us a call on 01529 469912
Collection Boxes
Did you know that, as a country, we have £345 million in loose change in our homes, down the back of our sofas and in our cars?
Why don’t we put that useless change into good use?
Static collecting boxes are amongst the most effective and efficient forms of fundraising and also raise awareness (we can now claim Gift Aid on the contents of all collection boxes up to £5000).
Can your business find a home for one of our collecting boxes? If so, please complete the following form, or get in touch with hello@inflammatoryneuropathies.uk.