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  1. Get involved
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  3. How to fundraise

How to fundraise

Once you have decided how you want to raise money for Wales Air Ambulance, we want to be able to help in any way we can, by giving you resources and advice which will help to make your event the fundraising triumph it deserves to be.

Wales

Contact [email protected] for further assistance.

Wales

We have put some steps together to help you on your way:

Step 1 - Collecting donations or sponsorship

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One of the first things you will want to decide is how you want to collect sponsorship, here are a couple of ideas:

Sponsor form

How about the trusty sponsor form? It includes a Gift Aid option, this allows charities to claim 25p for every £1 that you donate. Please ensure you enter the full details.

If you choose to use one of our sponsor forms, please contact [email protected]  and let us know what you are doing; we will then send you a t-shirt and other fundraising materials that will help.

JustGiving and other online giving platforms

Setting up a JustGiving page is the quickest and easiest way to let people know you’re raising money. Visit https://www.justgiving.com/waa and follow the instructions to set up your own fundraising page. 

Text-to-donate

JustGiving offers a personalised JustTextGiving code  , this means that anyone can sponsor you by simply sending a text. It’s great for on-the-go donations.

Facebook

Do you love using social media? Facebook have now made fundraising through your own page simple and easy. All you need to do is follow this link https://www.facebook.com/fundraisers/, share your story and enter a fundraising goal - then just sit back, and watch the money come in.

Published: 28th June, 2018

Updated: 5th July, 2018

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Step 2 - Publicising your event

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The more people that know about your event, the more donations you are likely to receive. By promoting your event you are much more likely to maximise your donations.

Share your fundraiser

Remind your friends of what you are doing and why through your social media channels.

Update everywhere

Everyone has a different method of communicating, use this to your advantage; email, text, or update your social media, and keep in touch with your supporters.

Keep saying thank you

Always say thank you, whatever the donation, whether it be the purchase of a ticket, or a raffle prize always show your appreciation.

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Step 3 - Staying safe and keeping it legal

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Raffles

Raffles are a great way to raise money, but it is important to be aware of the legalisties and whether you'll need a license for your event. For more information and advice visit www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk  , and talk to your community fundraiser.

Insurance and licenses

We are here to help and organise your event with you, however you are responsible for your activity and Wales Air Ambulance is unable to accept liability. We encourage that you as your local authority whether or not you need to obtain any special licences for your event. 

You can also check out events information   from Fundraising Regulator and guidance for in aid of volunteers   from the Institute of Fundraising.

Food hygiene

If you are gathering people together for a delicious treat it is important to remember that food safety laws will apply. Visit the Food Standards Agency at www.food.gov.uk   for more information.

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Step 4 - Paying in options

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Every penny you raise will allow us to continue saving lives within Wales. There are different ways you can send us your donations, once we receive your donations more and more lives are saved.

JustGiving

JustGiving is a brilliant little tool that makes donating or sponsoring super simple. All donations sent through a Wales Air Ambulance page come directly to us, so there’s no need to chase up donation money. Plus any money that comes through after your event is over will come straight through as well.

Facebook Fundraisers

Facebook is simple and easy and sets any donations straight to us, you don't need to worry about a thing.

Call us

Give us a ring on 0300 0152 999  and let our lovely representative guide you through the process. Remember to let them know how you’ve raised your total!

Post it

We love receiving post and your story. To send in your money you'll need to post the following:

  • any completed sponsor forms, if you used them.
  • either the banking form, or cheque if you choose to donate by post. (cheques made payable to Wales Air Ambulance).
Here’s our address:
Wales Air Ambulance
Ty Elusen 
Llanelli Gate 
Dafen
Llanelli
SA14 8IQ

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Ty Elusen, Ffordd Angel, Llanelli Gate, Dafen, Llanelli. SA14 8LQ

Caernarfon Airport, Dinas Dinlle, Caernarfon. LL54 5TP

Registration Charity Number: 1083645. Copyright © 2022

Wales Air Ambulance Charity is the trading name of Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust, registered charity, England and Wales (1083645), registered company limited by guarantee, England and Wales (04036600). Registered office: TÅ· Elusen, Ffordd Angel, Llanelli Gate, Dafen, Llanelli, SA14 8LQ.