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Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

Fundraising Pack

The RAF Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales (1081009) and Scotland (SC038109)

Welcome Contents

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3 Fundraising inspiration 4  Who are RAFBF

elcome to the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’ s leading welfare charity. Thank you for choosing to support us - whether you’ re volunteering your time, organising an event, or taking part in a challenge, we are so grateful for everything you’ re doing for us.

5  Fundraising ideas 6  Planning your

Without fantastic supporters like you, we couldn’ t continue to look after the RAF family, young and old, providing emotional, practical and financial support.

7  Top tips to boost your

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to support us, whether that’ s by providing volunteering opportunities and equipment, or just generally helping with ideas and advice for your fundraising. Most of all we want you to have fun and get the most from the support you are giving to us.

2 Who are we and what do we do?

Champions?

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8  Press release template 9 Keeping it legal 10  Volunteer Agreement 11  Your Regional Fundraiser and how they can help you

Inside this pack you’ll find a range of ideas and tips and all the information you need to ensure your fundraising is as successful as possible. Remember, the Regional Community Fundraisers are here to help you, so get in touch with the contact in your area and let them know what you’ re doing. Once again, thanks for your support, and good luck! The Regional Fundraising Team 1

Who are we and what do we do?

“We had nothing to fall back on, but the RAFBF helped us get back on our feet.” Read Ryan’s story at www.rafbf.org/stories

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund has been the RAF’s principal welfare charity for over 90 years. It provides financial and practical assistance to anyone who is serving, or has ever served in the RAF, and their partners and dependants too. We provide assistance with a range of issues – from childcare and relationship difficulties to injury and disability, and from financial hardship and debt to illness and bereavement.

Our Heritage In 1919, just one year after forming the Royal Air Force, Lord Trenchard founded the RAF Benevolent Fund. Our remit then was to provide direct welfare assistance to those of the extended Royal Air Force family in need or distress. Today, the Benevolent Fund’s purpose proudly remains the same. It is really important whether you’re volunteering for us and representing the Benevolent Fund, or fundraising and spreading awareness about our work, that you take the time to find out more about us – you may get asked questions by members of the public or people who would like to make a donation or sponsor you. You can read more at www.rafbf.org/stories The time you give and the money you raise is vital as it helps us continue this work – thank you!

How we helped Ryan Former Senior Aircraftman Ryan Moorhouse was seriously injured while serving in Afghanistan when an IED exploded under his vehicle. Married with a young son, Ryan found himself in financial difficulties after he was medically discharged. He applied to the RAF Benevolent Fund and we were able to help clear the family’s priority debts and assist with the cost of their mortgage, a car and a special bed to help with his neck injuries.

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DRAISING G N I S I A S S T R O R IE S D UN

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Fundraising inspiration

Here are some inspirational fundraising stories to give you an idea of how people have supported us in the past.

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JULES EATON The Outdoor Challenge Wing Commander Jules Eaton from Watchfield, the Joint Services Command and Staff College, raised over £1,500 for us by completing a sponsored trek across the Scottish Highlands – The Great Outdoors Challenge.

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Jules was medically evacuated from Kuwait in 2004 with severe damage to his knees. Four operations later, he was determined to challenge his partial disability by taking on the trek, which is roughly 290km long and involves 8,200m of ascent.

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Senior Aircraftman Dan Lee and his cousin, Corporal Paul Lee, Danserving Lee The Coyote of Banger both members the Rally Royal Air Force, splashed theraised money for the Benevolent Fund by rallying across Two cousins from Lowestoft money on a used Peugeot 405they bought for only £250. The Coyote Banger Rally ran the streets of Europe in a car estate, decorating the car in through Calais, Paris, Munich, Prague and Amsterdam. It was a test of endurance for RAFBF roundels reflect their had to buy a vehicle especially, and for no more than driver and car astoevery entrant fundraising cause. £500!

Senior Aircraftman Dan Lee and his cousin, Corporal Paul Lee, both serving members Dan said, “This event was great of the Royal Air Force, bought fun and a good opportunity a used Peugeot 405 estate, decorating the car in roundelsfortothe reflect their fundraising cause. toRAFBF raise money RAFBF, which is a really important Dan said: “This event was great fun and a good opportunity to raise money for the charity to anyone serving in the charity to anyone serving in the RAF. We might RAFBF, which is a really important RAF. We might well need their well need their help ourselves one day.” help ourselves one day.”

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RAFBF Champions and Team RAFBF They help us to spread the word about what we do, organise fantastic fundraising activities and recruit others to help us too – our volunteers across the UK are amazing! Whether working as individual ‘champions’ or as part of local ‘Team RAFBF’ groups, they are at the very heart of our charity.

RAISE FUNDS There are many ways in which you can raise money to support our welfare work; from initiatives that you create and organise yourself to helping us with events we are running, such as our presence at air shows or our national fundraising campaigns.

Some people like to operate as individuals, some like to support each other as part of a local volunteer team and some like to do a bit of both. If you’d prefer to volunteer as part of a Team RAFBF but have discovered that one doesn’t exist locally, we’d be delighted to help you set one up – many hands make light work! Whatever your preference, we’d love to have you on board.

This fundraising pack is full of fundraising ideas and tips but we also have experienced professional fundraisers around the UK (for contacts see page 11) who can give you further practical advice on the best way to go about your fundraising projects, the legalities of fundraising and how to maximize the amounts you raise.

SPREAD THE WORD

They’ll also make sure that you also have the fundraising equipment you need (everything from collecting buckets and banners to merchandise for you to sell) and assist you with publicising your fundraising activities.

The more people who know how we help those in need, the more likely we are to recruit supporters and raise money to fund future welfare needs. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to spread the word – from supplying leaflets and posters to helping you to increase your own knowledge of what the RAFBF does so you can talk with authority.

BE REALISTIC It is important when you offer your time to help the RAF Benevolent Fund that you are realistic about how much you can take on. Whilst we are extremely grateful for your time, experience and expertise, we understand you are very likely to have your own job and family to look after too, so please don’t try to take on too much. Think about planning your time to a level that you can cope with, and don’t be afraid to let us know (preferably in good time!) if you are unable to take on activities for us.

If you are based on an RAF station, we strongly suggest that you (or another member of your Team RAFBF) engage with the Station Charities Committee if possible. As the main charity looking after serving and veteran RAF personnel, it’s often very useful for both the committee and the charity to have RAFBF representation in the station’s main charity forum. If you’re not sure how to go about this, contact us for advice. It’s also a good idea to keep your ear to the ground regarding local events that you could represent the RAFBF at. They could be RAF activities such as station briefs, social events or Families’ Days or they could be events in the local community - fetes, health/wellbeing days and sporting events. All are great opportunities to both tell people about what we do and to raise much-needed funds.

Volunteering for the RAFBF is both rewarding and fun – and you really can make a difference to people’s lives.

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Fundraising ideas AT SCHOOL

FEELING BRAVE

• sponsored silence • teddy bear’s picnic • non-uniform day • sponsored walk • treasure hunt • summer fete • talent show • concert

• baked bean bath • ironman competition • sponsored leg wax • bungee jump • fire walking • banger rally • headshave • skydive

Challenge  events The RAF Benevolent Fund has a fantastic challenge events programme. We have places on various running and cycling events, including 90 places on the British 10K in London, as well as places on half marathons, triathlons and runs with a difference throughout the UK. We also work with Discover Adventure to offer UK and overseas challenges and treks. For more information, please visit www.rafbf.org/challenges

SHOWTIME • comedy show • fashion show • local band concert • Christmas carols • pub quiz • bingo

KEEP FIT

ON DUTY

• sponsored walk/ hike/run/cycle/swim • 5-a-side football tournament • tennis tournament • golf competition • tug of war • aerobics • yoga

• sponsor the boss to go back to the shop floor • employer matched giving • auction of promises • casual clothes day • sweepstakes • cake sale • swear box

OFF DUTY • street collections • bring & buy sale • coffee morning • car boot sale • car wash • tombola • auction • raffle • BBQ

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LET’S PARTY • disco/barn dance • Xmas/Valentine’s Ball • Eurovision/Bollywood • 1940s Blitz party • murder mystery • cheese & wine • casino night • fancy dress • Bonfire night • Halloween

Planning your fundraiser WHEN?  Choose a date that doesn’t clash with public holidays, other local events (e.g. school fetes) or popular sporting fixtures. Hold your fundraiser at the end of the month – people will be more likely to dig deeper when they’ve just been paid!

WHERE?  Make sure your venue is big (or small) enough for your needs. Think about whether you want to use your home, workplace or the local pub, your community centre, a church hall or even an RAF station. Many venue owners don’t charge a hire fee for charity events so don’t forget to ask! Check that people will be able to reach your venue by public transport or that it has adequate parking facilities.

How far your Money can go

£30

per week pays for care home top-up fees for an elderly veteran or widow, allowing them to remain in a care home of their choice

£60

If you are holding your event at an RAF station make sure you have obtained the correct permissions first.

pays for an electrically powered scooter for a veteran for a month

HOW? 

£85

Spread the planning load by forming a team of helpers. Work out what needs to be done and give each person a specific job to do – many hands will make light work! Work out a realistic budget and stick to it! The overall success of your event will depend on how carefully you manage your costs. Remember that local shops and businesses might like to support your event by donating raffle prizes or by printing flyers and invitations – so don’t be afraid to ask. Please let your Regional Fundraiser know before you contact any corporate companies, as we already hold relationships with some of them.

WHO?  Invite everyone you know from friends, family, work colleagues, members of your sports club, place of worship or community group. Sell tickets in advance so you have an idea of how many people to expect.

ADVERTISING  In order to make your fundraiser stand out we can provide you with all kinds of branded promotional materials including T-shirts, buckets, banners, posters and more. More information about how we can help you can be found on page 9, and an order form for materials can be found online at www.rafbf.org PR is a great way to advertise your event, as well as helping to raise the profile of the RAF Benevolent Fund. A press release template can be found on page 8. If you would like any help, please contact your Regional Fundraiser who will put you in touch with our PR officer. If you are in the RAF and releasing something in relation to fundraising on an RAF station, please contact your MCO to check with them first.

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buys a World War Two veteran new clothes and shoes

£120

pays for a month’s top-up so veterans can choose to live in a home close to family and friends and not move when their savings run out

£200

pays for Airplay youth activities for a year for a child living on a remote RAF station

£400

a week pays for a veteran to stay at Princess Marina House for a respite break

£1,000

will pay for a riser recliner chair or a straight stairlift for an elderly/injured beneficiary

Top tips to boost your fundraising There are lots of ways to increase the amount of money you raise for us, and make your fundraising go that bit further. Here are just a few:

Gift Aid Gift Aid is a Government scheme which allows us to claim back tax on every eligible donation. This means that for every £1 you raise, we can increase the value of the donation by 25p* at no extra cost to the donor. If the donor is a higher rate tax payer, they can claim extra relief on their donations. We cannot claim Gift Aid on sponsorship from your immediate family – parents, siblings or spouse. On every sponsorship form, make sure the donor gives their full name and home address including postcode, and that they tick the Gift Aid box. You can find out more about Gift Aid at www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/gift-aid.htm Don’t worry about claiming Gift Aid yourself, just send in your sponsorship form and we’ll do the rest.

Your web page When you create your web page, try to make it as engaging and as personal as possible by adding your own photos and text. We’ve found that fundraisers who explain why they are supporting the Benevolent Fund are the most successful. Encourage people to revisit your page by regularly updating it. Change your picture, post updates on your progress and, if you are taking part in a sporting event, keep a training diary. Let supporters know how much you’ve raised so far. An email update is interesting for those who’ve already sponsored you and a gentle nudge for those who haven’t! Add a link to your fundraising page in your email signature and on your social networking site e.g. Facebook, MySpace or Bebo.

* Correct as at July 2013

Online fundraising Online fundraising is a quick, easy and effective way to raise awareness of your event or challenge. Your very own fundraising website allows friends and family to sponsor you online wherever they are in the world – and it’s a great and easy way for us to claim back Gift Aid automatically.

Keep fundraising after your event. Some 20% of donations come in after the fundraising event so don’t stop once you’ve crossed the finish line. Update your page and email your supporters with news of your success. Remind those who haven’t yet donated to do so, and ask others to donate again in recognition of your achievement.

The three providers we recommend are:

Tweet!

www.justgiving.com

Promoting your event or challenge to your friends and family will really help to increase the number of donations you receive, and of course telling the wider community not only raises our profile but also raises awareness about what you are doing.

Justgiving also provides a TextGiving service, which means that family and friends have no excuse to not sponsor you! You’ll attract more donations as people can sponsor you anytime, anywhere, and it’s free to send on all networks. You can find more information about TextGiving on the Justgiving website. www.virginmoneygiving.com The added benefit of using Virgin Money Giving is that if you decide to fundraise for another charity as well as the RAF Benevolent Fund, you can split your online fundraising between the charities. www.mydonate.com

www.facebook.com/rafbf – add the link to your online fundraising page on your own Facebook page, as well as using the RAF Benevolent Fund Facebook page to reach even more people and keep us in the loop about your support. @ rafbf – Twitter is also a brilliant way to tell even more people about your event. Follow us on Twitter – your Regional Fundraiser can also retweet about your event.

Set up by BT, MyDonate is the first no fee, no commission online fundraising service in the UK, meaning we will receive every penny of the money you raise. All of the above three providers are free for you to use.

Social networking is a great way to do this.

If you are using social media, please do so responsibly.

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Press release template Working with your local media

photographer from your local paper to your photocall or event, you could include a ‘photocall notice’ in your press release.

• What are you talking about? It might sound obvious but the first thing to think about is what you want your publicity to achieve. Is it to raise money, sell tickets or raise awareness? Knowing this will help you decide what important points or key messages you want to get across. It will also help you decide when you want to generate publicity.

• If you are a serving you MUST get approval from your MCO.

• Is it local? Again, this may sound obvious, but regional media cover a specific, geographic area and this means that they want stories from their ‘patch’. Does your story have a connection to their patch? If it does, make sure you flag it up early in your press release or telephone call. • Who, why, what, when, where and how? Know your facts. Before you call the local reporter or write a press release, make sure you have all the key information at your fingertips.

Some Golden Rules for writing a press release are: • Try to tell your story ‘in a nutshell’ in the first paragraph. • Answer all the important questions – Who, Why, What, When, Where and How. • Keep it short and concise. Try to aim for 25-30 words per paragraph and no longer than two pages. • Write in the third person e.g. ‘An RAF pilot will be cycling from Lands End to John o’Groats to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund’. • Include a quote from someone involved. • Get the details right. Include full names, ages, and areas/ local towns people come from. • Always include your contact number at the end so the reporter can get in touch. • A good picture opportunity will really help your story. If you want to invite a

And finally... some practical points! • Do your homework and find out the deadlines for your local newspaper and what day it’s published. • Local press usually like to have at least a weeks’ notice as they tend to keep a diary of events. This is particularly important if you want to ask a photographer to attend. • If you want to send a press release, use email and always paste your press release into the body of the email. Reporters don’t really like attachments and they tend to go into junk mail. • Before you call your local newspaper or radio station, it’s a really good idea to plan what you want to say. • If you want to send pictures, email them in ‘jpeg’ format and try not to send too many at once. If you have any questions or need some guidance please contact our Press Officer Fiona Ferguson at fiona.ferguson@rafbf. org.uk or call 020 7307 3339. She can also help with contact details of your local media.

DRAFT FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release / [Insert date] FUNDRAISER GETS ON HIS BIKE FOR THE RAF BENEVOLENT FUND An RAF Sergeant from Lossiemouth is getting into gear to ride 847 miles for the RAF Benevolent Fund. Sgt John Smith will set out on the Tip to Toe challenge from Lands End to John o’Groats on Saturday 5th May.

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He is planning to ride over 200 miles a day and complete the route in just four days. Sgt Smith is raising money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity, and is hoping to raise over £2,000. Sgt John Smith said: “I’m really looking forward to this epic bike ride. I’ve been training for weeks and can’t wait to get going. As someone serving in the Royal Air Force, I am delighted and proud to support the work of the RAF Benevolent Fund. The Benevolent Fund helped a friend of mine when they had an accident and was there to support his family. Such support only reinforces my strong desire to promote the charity and the wonderful work it undertakes.” The RAF Benevolent Fund provides financial, practical and emotional support to all members of the RAF family whether they are serving or former members as well as their partners and dependants. They help members of the RAF family deal with a wide range of issues: from childcare and relationship difficulties to injury and disability, and from financial hardship and debt to illness and bereavement. To donate to Sgt John Smith visit www.justgiving.co.uk ENDS Notes to editors :: For more information, photographs or to arrange an interview please contact [insert contact details]. :: The RAF Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity, providing financial, practical and emotional support to all members of the RAF family. We are here for serving and former members of the RAF, as well as their partners and dependants, whenever they need us. We help members of the RAF family deal with a wide range of issues: from childcare and relationship difficulties to injury and disability, and from financial hardship and debt to illness and bereavement. For more information visit: www.rafbf.org www.facebook.com/rafbf @rafbf

Keeping it legal While we greatly appreciate your support, we’d like to remind you that the Benevolent Fund cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injury as a result of any fundraising activity you undertake. To help guarantee it all runs smoothly we’ve prepared a check list so you can be sure you’re keeping it legal and safe. If you have any questions please contact your Regional Fundraiser.

HEALTH AND SAFETY  • It’s good practice to undertake a risk assessment for health and safety hazards.

LICENCES 

• Check what kind of public liability insurance the owner or operator of your venue has and that it covers the owner’s liability risks.

• Collections: anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult when collecting from the public. In order to carry out a collection on the street, house to house or in any other public place you must first obtain a licence from your local authority. Please contact your Regional Fundraiser for more information on street licences.

• Ensure that there is wheelchair access. • If appropriate, confirm that first aid provision*, fire-fighting equipment and emergency evacuation procedures are in place.

• Raffles and Lotteries: please visit www. gamblingcommission.gov.uk to check whether your raffle requires a licence.

*Recommended providers of first aid for larger events include the British Red Cross, St John’s Ambulance and the National Association of Private Ambulance Services.

• Alcohol: if you are planning to sell alcohol at a public event first check that the venue is licensed then, if appropriate, contact your local authority to find out more about obtaining a temporary licence.

FOOD AND DRINK  For current food hygiene regulations please visit www.food.gov.uk

• Entertainment: please contact your Regional Fundraiser to check whether your event requires a Public Entertainment Licence.

RAFBF CHARITY NUMBER It is good practice to use our charity number on anything you produce on our behalf: 1081009/SC038109.

INSURANCE We are covered for most fundraising activities by Public Liability Insurance but please check with your Regional Fundraiser.

Useful links www.legislation.gov.uk www.scvo.org.uk/information/funding-types/street-collections/

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Team RAFBF Volunteer Agreement Volunteers are an important and valued part of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund’s work. We hope that you enjoy volunteering with us and feel a full part of our team. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive and positive environment, and Team RAFBF is a thriving partnership of our staff and volunteers. This agreement tells you what you can expect from us, and what we hope to get in return from you. We aim to be flexible, so please let us know if you would like to make any changes and we will do our best to accommodate them.

WE, THE RAFBF, WILL DO OUR BEST: Introduction

Equality

Expenses

Insurance

To introduce you to how the organisation works and your role in it and provide any training you need.

To treat you fairly, in line with our equal opportunities policies. We will respect your skills, dignity and individual wishes and do our best to meet them.

To reimburse reasonable expenses for travel and refreshment costs incurred by you whilst supporting the RAFBF. Rates will be in line with our current volunteer policy and all expenses will be paid within 30 working days. Detailed guidance on the current rates and how to claim can be obtained from your Regional Fundraiser.

To insure you against injury you suffer or cause due to negligence when you are undertaking authorised RAFBF activities we have asked you to do. However, you are responsible for insuring your own vehicle appropriately if you use it in conjunction with volunteering for the RAFBF.

Liaison To assign you a named staff member who will keep in regular contact with you, giving you up-to-date information and advice and keep you informed of possible changes. You will be able to tell us if you are happy with your volunteering activities and get feedback from us.

Health and Safety To provide a safe workplace and explain any risk assessments relevant to the activity you are undertaking. Your health and safety is important to us.

Complaints To apply our complaints procedure if there is any problem.

Confidentiality To look after your information carefully, in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

WHAT WE HOPE FROM YOU Policies and procedures

Reliability

Health and Safety

Reputation

To follow our rules and procedures, including health and safety, equal opportunities and confidentiality. We are a professional organisation with high standards – please help us to maintain them.

To work reliably to the best of your ability, and to give as much warning as possible whenever you cannot work when expected so that we can try to put other arrangements in place.

To be aware of health and safety issues in the volunteering activity you undertake. Be alert to any dangers and tell us if you see anything untoward so we can take the right action.

To be respectful and courteous to all you come into contact with in the course of your volunteering with us. You are the public face of the RAF Benevolent Fund and we ask you to help us maintain our excellent reputation.

THANK YOU Without you, we could not help all those in the RAF family who need our support. On behalf of them, thank you. 10

Your Regional Team and how they can help you Scotland, Northern Ireland North of England

Regional Director Bob Kemp [email protected] Regional Administrator Dorothy Aitken 0131 2256 421 [email protected]

Edinburgh

Regional Fundraiser Jonathon Sutton 07850 651 656 [email protected] @jonathonRAFBF

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RAF Leeming

Wales and the West Regional Fundraiser Cerys Truman 07595 657 979 [email protected] @RAFBFcerys Regional Director Simon Footer [email protected]

RAF Cranwell

• RAF Brize Norton

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RAF Halton

Challenge Events Regional Fundraising Executive Laura McLellan 020 7307 3321 [email protected] @lauraRAFBF

Regional Fundraiser Rosie Gibbons 07525 800 138 [email protected] @rosieRAFBF Regional Director Paul Hewson [email protected] Regional Administrator Bryan Kettle 01296 656 969 [email protected]

The regional fundraisers will be able to help you with your event and fundraising. Please use the online materials request form for T-shirts, running vests and other equipment. Send the form to your Regional Team with four weeks’ notice before your event. We will do our best to send materials with a shorter lead time than four weeks, but we cannot guarantee you’ll have them in time for your event.

Regional Fundraiser Gemma Mahon 07894 479 429 [email protected] @rafbfgemma Regional Director Geoff Ware [email protected] Regional Administrator Lyn Doney 01400 268 226 [email protected]

London, Home Counties, South East

Regional Administrator Fiona Yates 01993 895 291 [email protected]

Please also remember the cost to us – sending a T-shirt, running vest, and 20 pens, stickers and balloons costs us around £15, so make sure you factor in the cost to your target fundraising amount.

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East Midlands and the East

Banking If you are using paper sponsorship forms, and collecting cash, please bank the money yourself and send a cheque to your regional office with your name and details of your event/challenge. Otherwise if your fundraising is ongoing, your regional office can send you paying-in slips so that you can bank the money straight into our account.