FUNDRAISING GUIDE
Together, we can make a world without scarring a reality.
THANK YOU FOR FUNDRAISING FOR US.
Your commitment means we can fund new ground-breaking medical research to improve the lives of people living with scarring, now and in the future
Scars are common, costly, and can change your life forever.
Surgery for cancer, injuries from war, and accidents like burns – all can cause life-changing scars
Over 20 million people in the UK live with a scar. Painful and itchy, managing them can mean years of physiotherapy, injections, creams, gels, and surgeries.
They can affect how you move, how you look, and how you feel about yourself. Not all scars are externalinside our bodies, scarring in vital organs like the lungs and heart can be deadly
Scar free healing is possible.
For now, scars are unavoidable and permanent. But they don’t have to be.
The Scar Free Foundation is the only charity focused on achieving scar free healing within a generation We’re funding pioneering research and investing in the brightest minds to find new ways to prevent scarring and help wounds heal better.
Our research projects explore all aspects of scarring, from genetics to gel dressings, burns to rebuilding faces. Together, we ’ re speeding up breakthroughs in research to get treatments to people who need them, faster.
TATYANA’S STORY
When Tatyana was eight years old, she suffered 60% burns on her chest, arms, legs, and back.
As she grew, her scars became tight and uncomfortable. And at school, her classmates made nasty comments about how she looked. She struggled with her mental health for years.
“Growing up, I thought I was the only one who looked like this.”
Read more Ambassador stories on our website: scarfree.org.uk/ambassadors
FUNDRAISING IDEAS
There are lots of ways to fundraise for The Scar Free Foundation. Need some inspiration? Here are a few ideas:
Take on a challenge
CyclefromLand’sEndtoJohnO’Groats RuntheLondonMarathon
WalkthelengthofHadrian’sWall Tryasponsoredskydive
Therearelotsofopportunitiestochallenge yourselfandraisemoney!Itcanbeaslongor asshortasyou’dlike,andyoucanspread thechallengeoveraday,aweek,ora month
Host an event
Pubquiz
Coffeemornings
Jumblesales
Youcan’tgowrongwithaclassic.Gatheryour friends,colleagues,orclassmatesandmakea difference.Itdoesn’thavetobein-person: whynotthrowavirtualeventonZoom?
Luanne ran 26 miles for her 26th bi thd !
Karl hiked for Scar Free
Level up research b
Irie donated proceeds from her children’s book
Gaming for good with
Areyouacontentcreatororastreamer?Or justabigvideogamefan?ConnectwithThe ScarFreeFoundationonTiltifytostart fundraisingonTwitch.
Go social
You can fundraise from the comfort of your couch on social media! Set up a fundraiser on Facebook or Instagram, and tell your friends what a scar free world means to you. Learn more here: Fundraising on Facebook and Fundraising on Instagram.
Corporate Philanthropy
Choose The Scar Free Foundation as your company ’ s charity of choice and raise money round the office. Many big firms will have match-funding opportunities: double your impact by speaking to your employer!
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TOP TIPS
Shout about your fundraiser! Be loud and proud online before, during, and after your event.
Let people know why you chose to fundraise for us - what resonates with you might resonate with someone else too!
Take lots of photos so we can support you on our social media (@scarfreeworld - see page 3)
Tie your fundraiser into a special day, like your birthday, a holiday, or even an awareness day: Scar Appreciation Day is on the 22nd October!
PETER’S CYCLE
Need items for a raffle? Speak to local businesses - many will happily donate vouchers or merchandise for a good cause!
Don’t underestimate the power of local news. Contact your local paper and let them know about your fundraiser
If you ’ re hiring a venue for an event like a raffle, mention that it’s for a charity. We can give you all the relevant details, and you might get a discount.
When Peter retired from Defence Medical Services, he wanted to tick something off h bucket list to celebrate He decided to tac the famous LeJoG cycle, from Land’s End t John O’Groats, and made The Scar Free Foundation his charity of choice
Peter’s fundraiser was a huge success. We shared his story online and gave him a branded cycle vest. By the end of it, he ha not only fulfilled a lifelong goal, but had ra over £3000 for research into scar free heal
HOW TO DONATE
The easiest way to donate to us is to set up a JustGiving page.
JustGiving is simple to set up, and any money you raise through the site will go directly to The Scar Free Foundation without you having to do anything. Donors are also given the opportunity to add Gift Aid to their donation if they are a UK taxpayer.
To set up a JustGiving page, go to justgiving.com/scarfree and select “Raise Money.“
Other ways to donate to us
What is Gift Aid?
UK taxpayers can Gift Aid their donation to add an extra 25% to their donation, for no extra cost, meaning a £10 donation will become £12.50!
Every year, charities miss out on £560m in unclaimed Gift Aid. Help us do more with your generous donations and encourage your friends to Gift Aid it!
Prefer to fundraise offline? You can send us your collected donations via our website at scarfree.org.uk/donate, or you can contact lubna@scarfree.org.uk to organise a bank transfer or discuss other options for payment.
Any questions?
We’re here to help! Email Dr Lubna Arif-Schmidt at lubna@scarfree.org.uk if you have any questions. See the back page for full contact details.
No matter how you set up your event, please get in touch to let us know what you ’ re doing, or what you ’ ve done. We’d love to know what our supporters are getting up to! We can also supply you with logos and photos to make your event shine.
