SSR Fundraising Guide 2024

Whatever you do, do it for us!

Scoliosis Association UK (SAUK) and British Scoliosis Research Foundation (BSRF) merged in 2023 and are now known as Scoliosis Support and Research. We promote and fund high-quality research into scoliosis and other spinal conditions, whilst raising awareness and providing support and information to people affected by scoliosis in the UK.

We believe that nobody should be defined by their scoliosis. Through support services and innovative research, we help individuals of all ages in the UK living with this condition.

We witness an incredible amount of strength, determination, bravery, and resilience from our community. Your support helps us reach those with scoliosis of all ages who need us through any part of their journey. We are a small organization and the money you raise for people affected by scoliosis will make a huge difference. We receive no government funding, so we rely totally on the fundraising efforts of our community.

We hope this pack will give you lots of ideas, tips and motivation to get involved in fundraising for us. Whatever you do, do it for us!

If you have any questions, please contact our Community Engagement Manager Ellie Wilson on fundraising@ssr.org.uk or 020 4537 4139.

How does your money help?

£20 will fund approximately an hour of helpline support. Our helpline is often the first time someone can access the information and support they need.

£90 funds a session with our external counsellor, who facilitates our weekly online support groups.

£3000 is the cost of providing approximately 5000 ‘Know the Facts’ booklets annually to health professionals, into orthopaedic outpatient units and GP practices to provide vital information and signposts to those who have just been diagnosed.

Alongside the support we provide, we also fund innovative research into scoliosis and other spinal conditions. Since Scoliosis Association UK and British Scoliosis Research Foundation merged, we have become a stronger voice for all those affected by scoliosis.

As a small charity, we are very streamlined and keep our daily costs to a minimum, so rest assured the money we receive through fundraising will be spent in the best way possible.

Auction: Anything you like!

Coffee Morning Dinner Party; Dog Walking

Etsy Shop; Endurance Challenge Bike Riding/ Cycling event; Bake Sale; Birthday Donation Facebook Fundraising

Golf Day; Games Night Hour of PayDonate an hour of your pay; Hiking

Iron Man Triatholon

Jumble Sale

Karaoke Lunch and Learn; Loose Change Collection

Marathon Non-Uniform Day Office Fundraising; Office Olympics Pilates Marathon; Pub Quiz

Quiz Night

Running - Anything from a fun run to a marathon Sports Day; Swimathon; Supermarket Tokens Triathlon; Talent Show

University Challenge

Vinted - Sell your unwanted items

Yoga Marathon Zumba Marathon

Wedding Donations; Wine Tasting Event

Xmas - Use the Christmas Festivities to raise money for us

Whatever you do, do it for us!

At University? WithinYour Community?

At School?

• Non-Uniform Day

• Speak at Assembly

• Sports Day

• Talent Show

• Fundraising within your faith group

• Donate your Zakat

• Sports Clubs

• Uni Fashion Show • Comedy Night • Pub Night • Rag Week

At Work?

• Select us for your workplace ‘charity of the year’

• Hold a raffle

• Bake Sale

• Matched giving: Companies will often match the donations raised by employees

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How to Get Started...

Choose your fundraising activity (see our A-Z for some inspiration!)

Set a date.

Let us know what you are doing and when.

Spread the word.

a. Share on your social media page - tag us @SSRUK

b. Ask family, friends and colleagues to share and donate

c. Ask your workplace to match your donation

Create a JustGiving Page at:

justgiving.com/scoliosissupportandresearch

Tell a Story

If people know the inspiration behind your fundraising and the difference their donation will make, they will be more likely to support you.

Ask us for materials to help with your fundraising. Details are on our website:

ssr.org.uk/fundraisingmaterials/

Encourage Gift Aid. Eligible Uk taxpayers can choose to Gift Air their donation. This means that the donation is worth 25% more.

Take photos!

Take photos throughout your event and send them to us. We love to use them in our magazine & online.

Online

We encourage our fundraisers to use JustGiving wherever possible. Money raised on JustGiving is paid to us directly and securely so you do not have to do anything. Another big advantage of using JustGiving is that GiftAid is claimed automatically, increasing the value of your fundraising by 25%.

Just follow the link: https://www.justgiving.com/scoliosissupportandresearch

Bank Transfer

If you would like to send a direct bank transfer, please email us at fundraising@ssr.org.uk and we will provide our bank details.

Bank Transfer

If you would like to send a direct bank transfer, please email us at fundraising@ssr.org.uk and we will provide our bank details.

The Legal Bit

Please be aware of any potential risks when organizing or taking part in an event. We cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injury suffered by you or anyone else as a result of taking part in a fundraising event. Please ensure that you have appropriate health and safety measures in place for your event.

More information can be found at www.hse.gov.uk.

Photos

Please confirm you have permission to take photographs at your fundraising event and to share them with us. We will always obtain your consent before posting any content.

Food and Hygiene

If your event involves food, please make sure that food hygiene practices are followed and adhered to.

Property

If you are planning an outdoor event, check that you’re not trespassing on private property or obtain permission from the owner beforehand.

Collecting

If you’re raising funds on private property, you need written permission from the owner - keep this with you throughout the event. To collect funds in any public place, you will need a license from the local council.

Anyone collecting money in public must be over 16. If you are carrying money, be mindful of your personal safety.

Fitness

Before taking part in a sporting event/challenge, make sure you’re in sufficient good health to take part. Seek medical advice if you’re unsure about your fitness to participate.

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