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So you are interested in having a Trinity Get Together.

That’s great news!

Firstly let me thank you for taking the time to do this for us. We couldn’t continue to provide services to local patients and their families without the generosity and kindness of our supporters.

Whether you’re having a girls night in, afternoon tea or wining and dining with friends - this pack is bursting with creative bits and bobs that will help you to have a Get Together to remember.

Thanks again for your support,

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GETTING STARTED It’s as easy as 1,2,3!

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Choose a date and theme

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Get together!

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Collect and send in

then share with your friends and family

Host your super-fun party

the funds you have raised

What is a Trinity Get Together?

Ideas

The sky is the limit...

You could: • Indulge in afternoon tea

A Trinity Get Together is a great excuse to party!

A way for you to gather your favourite people, have a bit of fun and raise vital funds for your local charity.

It’s great to spend time, celebrate and meet up with those we care about and what better way to do so, than at a Trinity Get Together.

Keep it simple or go all-out. You have as much freedom as you need to create your very own special event.

• Throw a street party • Enjoy an evening of G&T • Organise a themed dinner party • BBQ with the friends and family • Have a garden party • Grab a girls (or boys) night in • Plan a poker night • Hold a movie marathon • Arrange a kick-about • Host a cocktail soiree

We could go on forever.

Set the date and make use of your pack

Need help?

Get Together - we’d love to hear all about your ideas.

To make things easier, we’ve thought ahead.

In your pack you’ll find:

Depending on the scale or location of your event, you

• Invitations

The first thing to do is set a date.

Feel free to let us know when you are throwing your Trinity

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• Posters

you know - extended family, work colleagues and old

• Trinity bunting

friends maybe? You can also use the posters we’ve created

• Donation collection form

for you - just note down your date and put them up wherever you like.

• Donation box • Paying in form

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Want your party to look great?

With any get together, party or gathering we all get a little anxious and worried when planning, but don’t you’ll do great! And you don’t have to do it alone, ask a family member or friend to help you with the organising.

Not forgetting that the fundraising team at Trinity are here to help, so please contact us - either for advice or to tell us how things are going. We love to hear from you and our supporters.

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Show spirit & decorate Trinity does too. In your pack you’ll find some DIY bunting and balloons, which will help to spruce up your venue.

If you require any further equipment or branded literature for your Trinity Get Together, such as banners or collection buckets, please get in touch.

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How you help No matter how big or small an event, the funds that you raise at your Trinity Get Together truly make a difference to those in your local community who need care from the hospice.

Here’s how...

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Always here, thanks to you...

Hospice care is all about providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious and life-limiting illness and to improve quality of life for patients and their loved ones during difficult times.

Funding is a constant challenge Some people think hospices are part of the NHS when, in fact, two thirds of our annual running costs must come from voluntary donations. It’s the generosity of our local community - people just like you - that keeps our doors open seven days a week.

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Share your event Set up a JustGiving page and raise a little bit more JustGiving is a great and easy way for you to fundraise, without having to manage the money yourself. And you don’t have to be tech-savvy either.

If JustGiving is not for you, don’t worry - we have also included a sponsorship form in your pack. Just make sure everyone fills in all their details when they donate towards the event.

Visit www.justgiving.com/trinitycare, follow the simple on-screen steps, note down your page address and send a link to those attending your event. Don’t forget to share and share again. The more you share, the more you might raise.

Sending in money raised Think about how you are going to raise money at your Trinity Get Together. You could charge a fixed entry fee. Or ask for a donation on arrival on a ‘put in a pot’ basis. You could charge for individual items - food and drink maybe?

Whatever you decide to do, try and make it clear to guests before the event, so they know what to expect. You could even work out a price list if it helps.

We don’t have a preference for how you send your donations in. Whatever works for you. However, we would be grateful if you fill in your donation collection forms, which allow us to claim Gift Aid on all of your guests’ donations if applicable. If you have set up a JustGiving page, you do not have to let us know about that - as we will receive those funds automatically, directly from JustGiving.

Ways to get your money to us...

Bring it into the hospice Bring your donations into the hospice as cash, cheque or pay by debit card when you get here.

By Post Send a cheque to: Trinity Hospice, Low Moor Road, Blackpool FY2 0BG. (Please don’t send cash in the post)

Online Visit www.trinityhospice.co.uk and click ‘Donate now’ leaving a note in the comment box about your event.

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Share your pictures with us on social media or tag us in your stories so we can let our hard working teams know what you’re doing to support their work.

Trinity Get Togethers.

A great excuse to party!

www.trinityhospice.co.uk/gettogether

Thank you For your support

Your kindness and generosity means so much to so many.

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By organising a Trinity Get Together, you are ensuring that Trinity Hospice can open its doors and provide care and services to people in Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde, both in the hospice and in the community.

Tel: 01253 952561 REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 511009.

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