There are lots of ways your school can get involved in fundraising for Veterans’ Growth. You could hold a bake sale, consider us as your charity of the year or even host a readathon. Please check our resources for more ideas on how you can support us.
Whether it’s a dress up or dress down day, scavenger hunt, cake day or golf tournament there are so many things you can do at work to get your colleagues involved with fundraising for Veterans’ Growth.
Hosting your own event and inviting your family and friends is a great way to support Veterans’ Growth. Whether a comedy night, dinner party, quiz night or raffle there’s so much fun to be had.
Do you live in an area where there are local fates, carnivals or car boot sales? You could always have a stall or tombola to raise money and awareness of Veterans’ Growth.
Since March 2020 the majority of us are used to virtual events, could you walk the Great Wall of China or climb Mount Everest or cycle London to Paris without ever leaving where you live?

 

Organising your fundraiser

1. Pick an idea

Let your creative juices flow! You may want to think about where your event will be, do you need to find a venue? What is your fundraising target? How much do you want to raise? If you are having to purchase items, then set a budget and stick to it! If you are doing a raffle maybe your local shops will donate a prize or someone you know has an unwanted present?

2. Plan your activity

All activities need some planning and preparation so the earlier you get started, the better. Location is an important thing to consider. Will you need some help? Family and friends are a great resource, and they will love to be involved.

3. Promote the event

Once you’ve sorted out the details, think about how you’ll spread the word. The easiest way is to set-up a Just Giving page, you can then share through social media, email, text or WhatsApp. Maybe approach your local paper or radio station and ask local shops, community groups and schools to share your poster. Don’t forget to tell us so we can promote it too.

4. Enjoy the day

Please make sure you have fun at your event, you have worked so hard planning and organising it, you really do need to have fun! Don’t forget to take photos and share online and please do tag us using #TeamVeteransGrowth and linking us to your post.

5. Tell us how it went

We really do want to hear about your fundraiser so please do send us your success stories and photos.

6. Pay in your money

When the money is all collected, it’s time to tally up your total. Our vital work costs money, and we couldn’t do it without our amazing supporters so please don’t forget to send in your donation.

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