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Your Guide to Fundraising with Revitalise Raise money for Revitalise

and have fun in the process

T: 0207 288 6874 W: Revitalise.org.uk/fundraise E: [email protected]

Leonie, who spent eight months as a staff support volunteer at Netley Waterside House, wanted to do something more to support us, so she made the drastic decision to plummet 15,000ft from the sky, all in the name of raising money for Revitalise!

At first Leonie thought it might be difficult to raise the funds for her skydive, but she soon had an idea to tinker Easter eggs and sell them. "That set the fire off and the rest of the money was raised quickly," commented Leonie, "I would never have thought that it would be that easy."

Brave Leonie was delighted to mark the end of her volunteering experience at her ‘second home’ in a way that she would never forget.

“This was one of the best and craziest things I have ever done” said Leonie, “It is a hundred per cent better than every roller coaster and as a result you do something great for charity.”

People raise funds for Revitalise in all sorts of ways - from simply donating a small amount every month to running marathons. Keep reading to find the best way for you.

Leonie's experience

'It is a hundred per cent better than every roller coaster and as a result you do something great for charity'


Joining Team RevitaliseTouching lives everyday

Revitalise touches the lives of everyone who comes into contact with us. We change the lives of people living with disability through the simple experience of happiness. Underpinning all we do is one simple, immutable belief – everybody needs a break.

Revitalise is the largest provider of respite holidays with on call nursing care for people with disabilities in the UK. We don’t receive any central government funding. We don’t receive any Lottery funding. And yet, Revitalise provide around 5,000 breaks each year and welcome 1,600 volunteers to help us create a truly memorable, holiday experience for people who need 24 hour nursing care.

''I was so close to giving up, all you have done is so appreciated by us both, I walked in feeling I could not cope but within seconds everyone’s smiles and welcome dispelled those negative vibes. It does not matter how much disability or the real world has got to you, Revitalise takes over - restores the soul and brings sunshine back into our lives and hearts. You restored us to human beings.''Ann Humphreys, Revitalise guest

On the surface, Revitalise is busy providing care, cooking great food, venturing out to trips to the theatre, going ice-skating, heading to nightclubs, even powerboating! But underneath, the real work is creating an environment where each person re-connects to their many riches, and shares those with one another.

With your help we can keep providing these breaks that mean so much to so many. Keep reading to find out how you can help!

4,930

WEEKS OF ESSENTIAL

BREAKS WERE PROVIDED BY REVITALISE’S THREE CENTRES IN 2013



Deciding how to help can be daunting, so here are a few fundraising ideas to get you started. We're always here to help if you need any advice so just call 0207 288 6874 and speak to our friendly events team who will provide support every step of the way.

A Aerobics/sponsored workout

Auction of promises

Arts and crafts fair

Arm wrestle

B BBQ

Bungee jump

Bike ride

Bake sale

C Coffee/tea morning

Collection tins

Cheese & wine party

Card sale

D Dance off

Dress down day

Donations

Dessert competition

E Easter egg hunt

Egg and spoon race

Eurovision sweepstake

Evening cocktail/mocktail competition

F Face painting

Fancy dress night

Foreign coin collection

Fantasy football

I Ice skating competition

Inside out clothes day

Ice cream eating competition

Indie music night

G Garage sale

Grand National sweepstake

Go karting

Games day

H Half marathon

Home-made goods sale

Head shave/hair cut

Horror film night

Where to start

K Karaoke

Knitting

Kissing booth

King for a day

J Jazz evening

Jogging

Jigswaw marathon

Jumble sale

L Lawn mowing

Lottery

Lock-in

Loose change donations

MMakeover party

Marathon

Market stall

Monopoly board pub crawl



S Sports day

Scrabble night

Swear box

Spellathon

T Talent night

Tombola

Tennis tournament

Tug of war

P Painting/drawing competition

Pancake toss

Pantomime

Pub crawl

N Nearly new sale

No suit/uniform day

Night in

No makeup day

O One day fast

Office Olympics

Orienteering

Oreo eating competition

R Raffle

Raft racing

Rugby match

Running

Q Quiz night

Queen for a day

QI fact competition

Quit smoking

U Umbrellas in the sunshine

Underwear on the outside

Uniform-free day

Ultimate frisbee competition

V Volleyball competition

Vegetarian evening

X X-men superhero dress up

Xbox gaming competition

X marks the spot treasure hunt

Xylophone playing competition

W Walking

Wine tasting

Wear pink day

Wimbledon sweepstake

Y Yogathon

Yodelling competition

Yacht race

Yum yum eating competition

Z Zip slide

Zany clothes day

Zumbathon



Running the London Marathon''My London Marathon experience for Revitalise was one I will never, ever forget! The whole day was just wonderful. Although the training was hard work at times in the snow and freezing temperatures, it was all totally worth it. Seeing Revitalise at mile 19 was a really up-lifting experience and seeing you all scream and cheer helped Jo and myself run the last 7.2 miles.''Suzanne King, Revitalise marathon runner

Running a marathon is a brilliant experience, you'll get a huge amount of support all the way through from training to on the day with Team Revitalise.

See it in action

Cycling Ride London''Today, just now, I’ve finished the 100 miles on the Olympic circuit with a great bunch of people with loads of support. So, if you want to, all you have to do is make a change for yourself.'Robin Lattaway, Revitalise fundraiser

Three years ago, Robin was experiencing life shattering pain as a result of two prolapsed discs in his neck. At the end of August 2012 Robin purchased a bicycle, his first in over 20 years.

Find out more

Email [email protected] us on 0207 288 6874Or go to Revitalise.org.uk/fundraise

In the months that followed he worked hard to rebuild his stamina, having heard about Revitalise, Robin decided that participating in the Prudential Ride London 2013 on behalf of the charity was the goal he needed to maintain his hard work and enthusiasm. Almost a year on from the start of his incredible journey, Robin accomplished his goal of completing the Ride London – Surrey 100 as part of Team Revitalise.

The experience of taking part in an event may be remembered forever and for some, like Robin, may even change your life. Read on for a couple of inspiring stories from two of Team Revitalise.



Fundraise as you shop

Easyfundraising.org allows you to shop online and part of what you spend is donated to Revitalise, at no extra cost to you! Call us on 0303 303 0145 to find out more or visit easyfundraising.org

The boring but important bit

The Legal SideThere are a few things to remember when you’re thinking of running an event. Most events are very straightforward to run but just make sure that you have considered all the points at the back of this booklet.

Your health and safety checklistNever the most popular part of events but you need to ensure that health and safety is regulated as Revitalise can’t accept liability for accidents or damage to people or property as a result of your event or activity, just make sure that you have ticked of all the relevant points at the back of this booklet.

First AidYou can get advice from a professional medical company like St John’s Ambulance or Red Cross about what type of First Aid to have at your event.



Reaching your targetOnline sponsorship pagesSetting up an online sponsorship page is the easiest way for people to donate and is fun to set up. Our preference is Virgin Money Giving where you can tailor the page based on your event. Just call us and we can talk you through it, along with how you can link to Revitalise.

By setting up an online fundraising page, as long as your sponsor is an eligible UK taxpayer, Revitalise will be able to claim an additional 25p from every £1 donated, at no cost to you or your sponsor. This 25% is on top of your fundraising total.

How does the money reach Revitalise?Sending the money you've raised over to Revitalise is one of the simplest parts of the whole process. There are lots of options so you can choose whichever works best for you and your event.

OnlineThe money raised through uk.virginmoneygiving.com will come directly to Revitalise so you won’t have to worry.

PhoneWe can take card payments over the phone, just call 0207 288 6874.

PostFor any cheques ensure they are addressed to:Events Co-ordinator, Revitalise212 Business Design Centre52 Upper StreetLondon N1 0QH

Get in touch!

Email [email protected] us on 0207 288 6874Or go to Revitalise.org.uk/fundraise



Achieving your goalUsing social mediaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn, Email; the internet is your fundraising oyster.

Your whole network can help and even those that aren’t in your network can! Invite people to like your page, re-tweet, like your Instagram photo, share your video, forward your online sponsorship form, or you could write a signature on your email to your sponsorship page - the possibilities are endless.

Write a blogWhatever your chosen event is, write a blog of your journey - little tips and tricks that got you through, what was fun, what was difficult and any personal stories about your journey with Revitalise. Also, search for other blogs on how people have raised money, they’re always good for inspiration and you may even get a volunteer from them who could help with your event.

Matched givingSome employers are able to match your fundraising total. If you don’t ask you don’t get and it could double your fundraising efforts.

‘'By the time Mum went to Revitalise I was quietly losing my mind and desperately needed a break. I was very stressed, depressed and exhausted, it had all finally become too much. I was not in a good place. I have never been so grateful for time on my own in my life. Time for just me. Peaceful time. Mum was safe and happy. She rested and recuperated, made lots of friends and was thoroughly spoiled.’'

Lucy Burbedge, carer for her Mum Sue Whibley



The legal sideThere are a few things to remember when you’re thinking of running your own event. Most events are very straightforward to run but just make sure that you have ticked all the relevant boxes below.

Your legal checklistI have ensured I have all necessary licenses, permits and consents: Contact your local authority to check which licences you will need.

I have complied with food safety regulations (if a BBQ or bake sale for instance): The Food Standards Agency provides guidelines for preparing, handling and cooking food. If you are using a caterer you need to make sure they have a Food Hygiene Certificate and Public Liability Insurance.

I have permission from the owner if I am fundraising on public property, in shops, or in pubs or I have a permit or license from the relevant authority (if raising money in a public place)

I have contacted Revitalise before running a raffle or tombola. If you want to know more about organising a raffle or lottery call us, consult your local council or visit the Institute of Fundraising website

I have an alcohol license (if you are selling alcohol at your event)

I have spoken to Revitalise about using the correct logo and colours

I will not reveal any information about supporters, nor will I share photos without their consent

If the event is going to obstruct traffic then you should let your local police know

Ensure that your event is properly and adequately supervised. Where children are involved, this should include providing proper adult supervision and carrying out appropriate background checks if adults are to have unsupervised access to children. See the Government's Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) information for more guidance

Always have two people present to count any money raised

Check institute-of-fundraising.org.uk to make sure that you have covered all your legal bases.



Health and safetyNever the most popular part of events but you need to ensure that health and safety is regulated as Revitalise can’t accept liability for accidents or damage to people or property as a result of your event or activity. Tick off the below points and make sure you're covered.

Your health and safety checklistI have carried out a risk assessment and made sure there is no danger to participants, helpers or other supporters: Health and Safety Executive’s website: http://www.hse.gov.uk/

Make sure your event is properly supervised

You will need to have insurance for yourself and your event. Speak to Revitalise about insurance options and how to go about it

If you're holding an event at work or with volunteers, you should make sure it complies with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Find out more at institute-of-fundraising.org.uk

First AidYou can get advice from a professional medical company like St John’s Ambulance or Red Cross about what type of First Aid to have at your event.

Things to think about:

The number of people

Type of event and risk involved

Type of people, including their ages

Location and type of venue

How long the event lasts

What is the weather likely to be like

How near is it to local medical facilities

What experience you have of similar events

What welfare and first aid facilities are at the venue



VolunteerYou can volunteer at our three centres or fifteen shops across the UK, working directly with those whose Revitalise experience means so much.

Find out more about volunteering by contacting

[email protected] or calling 0303 303 0145 for more details.

‘'Volunteering at Revitalise is great fun. The experience really is special and one I’ll hold dear to my heart.’' Neil, Revitalise volunteer

Revitalise212 Business Design Centre52 Upper StreetLondon N1 0QH

E: [email protected]: 0207 288 6874 W: Revitalise.org.uk/fundraise

You may not have time to participate in or put together an event but there are other ways to support us!

DonateWithout our generous supporters we wouldn't be able to give the valuable breaks that for our guests are so special.

Go to revitalise.org.uk/donate or email [email protected] to find out more about donating.

‘'We wouldn’t be anywhere without ReVitalise. It gives people the break they need, the care they need, the friendship. I can’t express how much our break meant to me.’' Maria Lypaczewska, carer for her fiancé and a Revitalise guest

Spread the WordYou may not be able to help raise money for Revitalise right now but you may know someone who can so please do spread the word!

'‘There are a lot of people in a similar situation to us who wouldn’t have been able to have a break. It would be nice if they too could have the opportunity that we were so lucky to have.’'Kathleen & Thomas Campbell, Revitalise guests

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