Fundraising PackEvery penny you raise will go towards helping to protect women and children affected by violence and abuse.

We all have a part to play in bringing an end to violence against women and children.

Will you help us? This guide will get you started on your fundraising journey to help women and children across Birmingham and Solihull. Inside you will find stories and ideas to inspire you.

What you do and stand for is so amazing – I’ll never ever forget

what you have done for me.

Why Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid? Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid is a women’s organisation. Run by women, for the benefit of women. For over 40 years we have listened to, believed and supported thousands of women and children across Birmingham and Solihull to live free from fear and violence.

BSWA provided me with the first counsellor I have felt anything close to comfortable talking to about the abuse I suffered.

What we do...Our services:

lWe operate a confidential helpline [0808 800 0028]

lWe operate a confidential webchat service on our website

lWe deliver advice and support via our drop-in centres

lWe provide safe, emergency refuge accommodation

lWe offer practical housing support and advice through our home options hub

lWe provide community outreach supportlWe support women dealing with criminal

and civil legal proceedings

I appreciate all of your help moving forward out of this nightmare I have been in for years. I know one day I’ll be completely free of it.

lWe provide family supportlWe deliver training to professionalslWe work with young people to raise

awareness.

FundraisingIdeas to inspire…

As a small charity, the easiest and most impactful way you can help us is by doing something fun, engaging and creative to raise money for our work. Here are some ideas to get you started:lChallenge yourselves! Run a marathon, climb a mountain or skipping in your back garden. Push yourself, and think of something innovative that others will want to support! You can use www.justgiving.com/Birminghamsolihullwomensaid to collect your pledges

lUse https://givepenny.com/charity/birmingham-and-solihull-womens-aid to fundraise for us with creative ideas with Twitch, Strava or Spotify

lP-P-Purple! The colour of the women’s movement, and a very easy way to brand a themed day, or sponsored Hair Dye

lAs our organisation started in the 1980s, what about an 80s themed party or dress down day?

If you are looking for inspiration, you can always get in touch with us and we can make some suggestions fundraising@bswaid.org or follow us on social media where you may see others doing activities you can get involved in too.

Need a running vest, t-shirts or other kit? Fill out our request form and we will try our best to get you what you need.

Volunteering Our Community Champions volunteers are helping us to affect change across Birmingham and Solihull and beyond. Each volunteer is an integral member of our team and we value their time, commitment and enthusiasm. We advertise for volunteers throughout the year and offer comprehensive training. Register your interest by emailingfundraising@bswaid.org

Leave a gift in your will Gifts in wills are very special donations. Whatever the reason, and no matter the size, these generous gifts transform lives, are used to strengthen life-saving services, and will protect the rights and safety of women and children for many years to come. Please contact Anna Fawcett Fundraising Manageranna.fawcett@bswaid.org to find out more.

£5 could pay for a travel pass to get a woman to an important housing appointment, and the support she desperately needs.

Corporate supportCould your business or employer be the next organisation to pledge support to a women’s charity, and show their commitment to tackling domestic violence and abuse?

We tailor all of our corporate partnerships to ensure that we’re achieving shared goals and meeting objectives. Whether you are able to donate staff time or financial support, there are many benefits to partnering with Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid:

l You will be demonstrating your commitment to supporting within your local community

l Your fundraising efforts will directly benefit local women and children

l Opportunity for Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid training on domestic violence and abuse and equal opportunities

l A committed and experienced fundraiser who will help you organise a bespoke calendar of events for the year

l The chance to partner with a women’s organisation and show your stakeholders and potential employees that you care about women’s rights.

In order for us to work with you on achieving your aims, please note there may be some activities or events which we may not be able to endorse or we would need to discuss with you first. It’s always worth speaking to us before you plan an activity so we can make sure it’s something we can fully support.

SponsorshipThere are two ways you can be sponsored or gather funds for your activity. Firstly, you could create a sponsor form and collect the cash. We have already made one for you, you can find it at the end of this pack.

Alternatively, you could collect your funds online. Fundraising online is fast, safe and an easy way to collect money. You could set up your fundraising page at: www.justgiving.com and link to Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid

Where to direct your hard-earned funds:

https://www.justgiving.com/birminghamsolihullwomensaid

If you are gathering money, please send it to us via Gift Aid allows us to claim back tax on every eligible donation from HMRC. This will not only help us make the most of your fundraising, but boost your total.

If you would like any more help, or would like to get in touch with us please email: fundraising@bswaid.org or call us on 0121 685 8687

Thank you for choosing us.

Sponsorship Form I’m taking part in

to raise money for Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid’s vital work to end domestic violence and abuse. Please support me by pledging some money! Please make cheques payable to ‘Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid’.

Name:

Address:

Postcode:

Boost your donation by 25p for every £1 you donate! Gift Aid is reclaimed by the charity from the tax you pay for the current tax year. If you wish to Gift Aid your donation, please fill in your address, including postcode, which is needed to identify you as a current UK tax payer, and tick the Gift Aid box. Please note that as a UK taxpayer you understand that if you pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on your donations in that tax year it is your responsibility to pay any difference.

Name: Home Address: Postcode: £ Amount : Gift Aid:

Name: Home Address: Postcode: £ Amount: Gift Aid:

Please return to Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid, 44-48 Bristol Street, Birmingham B5 7AAFor further information about us please visit www.bswaid.orgor contact Anna Fawcett Fundraising Manager on 0121 685 8687 or by email anna.fawcett@bswaid.org Registered Charity Number 1073926

Fundraising on our behalf? Please complete this form and send it back to us via the address or email address at the bottom of the page.

Fundraising Agreement Form

l By fundraising for Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid, I understand that all money raised will go directly to the charity itself for distribution within the organisation

l I agree to send all monies raised to Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid as soon as possible after the fundraising event or activity is completed

l I agree to refer to any activity I undertake as fundraising ‘in aid of Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid

l When representing Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid to other organisations (companies, the media, etc.) or individuals, I agree to behave in a respectful and appropriate manner and make it clear that I am expressing my own views and not those of Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid or Women’s Aid Federation England

l I agree to use the Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid logo in an appropriate manner and to inform Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid’ of its use before materials are publicised or printed

l I accept responsibility for any monies collected using collection boxes and will monitor the use of these including notifying Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid where they will be stored and secured. Also, for ensuring that collections are carried out in respect of the laws governing the use of collection boxes / tins. Further guidance on this is available at the Fundraising Regulator website https://www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/code

l If undertaking any kind of physical activity (e.g. sponsored run, marathon or cycle challenge) I understand I am doing so at my own risk, and Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries.

Title:

Printed full name:

Signed:

Date:

Please sign this form and return to Anna Fawcett, Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid, 44-48 Bristol Street Birmingham B5 7AA For further information about us please visit www.bswaid.orgor contact Anna Fawcett Fundraising Manager on 0121 685 8687 or by email anna.fawcett@bswaid.org Registered Charity Number 1073926

Collection Tins RegistrationIf you would like to register collection tins for your event please complete this form and send it back to us via the address or email address at the bottom of the page.

l I certify that I will obtain agreement from the owner of the property in which the collection will take place (e.g. company or organisation) before embarking on any collection for Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid

l I will notify Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid immediately if the collection tin is lost or stolen. I will also notify

Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid if I suspect the pyramid is being tampered with in any way

l I am over sixteen years of age

l I understand that I should not use the collection tin for door-to-door collections or street collections and should

also not use it for collecting for any other charity

l I understand that I am responsible for maintaining the reputation of Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid and that

the trust and integrity of voluntary giving is not damaged. When representing Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid

to other organisations (companies, the media, etc.) or individuals, I agree to behave in a respectful and appropriate

manner and make it clear that I am expressing my own views and not those of Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid.

No. of collection pyramids required:

Full name of collector/collection coordinator:

Signature: Date:

Postal address:

Post code:

Contact telephone number:

Please sign this form and return to Anna Fawcett, Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid, 44-48 Bristol Street Birmingham B5 7AA For further information about us please visit www.bswaid.orgor contact Anna Fawcett Fundraising Manager on 0121 685 8687 or by email anna.fawcett@bswaid.org Registered Charity Number 1073926

Data protection statement Thank you for supporting Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid. Our charity is working hard every day to support women and children who are living in fear of violence and abuse, and the changing landscape of domestic violence and abuse means we need your support more than ever.

Knowing we have a team of supporters who will join us in our work to raise awareness of these issues means we need to let you know from time to time what is happening and how you can help. We ask your permission to occasionally write and let you know about developments in Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid’s work. However, if you would rather not hear about these, you are welcome to let us know of your preference at any time, or by ticking the appropriate boxes below and returning this form to us.

Please DO NOT contact me by:

Mail

Email

Telephone

If you have any concern at all about the way we respect your privacy, do please let us know by contacting Fundraising Manager Anna Fawcett anna.fawcett@bswaid.org or by post Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid, 44-48 Bristol Street, Birmingham B5 7AA.

Title:

Full name:

Address:

Post code:

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We will not pass on your email address to third parties.

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Please sign this form and return to Anna Fawcett, Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid, 44-48 Bristol Street Birmingham B5 7AA For further information about us please visit www.bswaid.orgor contact Anna Fawcett Fundraising Manager on 0121 685 8687 or by email anna.fawcett@bswaid.org Registered Charity Number 1073926

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