“Pray for the dead, and fight like hell for the living”Dame Anita Roddick,

1942–2007

giving balance to vulnerable children

Contents PageAbout SpinningTop ....................................................................3Projects .......................................................................................4How Your Money Helps ...........................................................5-6Fundraising for SpinningTop ....................................................7Regular Donations ......................................................................8Online Fundraising .....................................................................9Fundraising Legalities .............................................................10Sending Money to SpinningTop .............................................. 11

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Who we AreSpinningTop began in 2006 as Children on the Edge NZ, a branch of Children on the Edge UK, which was founded by the late, great Dame Anita Roddick in 1990.

In 2011 Children on the Edge NZ became SpinningTop, an NZ based, independent, not for profit organization giving balance to vulnerable children living in poverty, whose lives have been thrown off balance through war, oppression, natural disaster and circumstances beyond their control.

SpinningTop exists to give balance to vulnerable children living in poverty, whose

lives have been thrown off balance through war, oppression, natural disaster and circumstances beyond their control.

What we do

SpinningTop is currently working on the Thai/Burma border with children who have been forced by the oppressive military regime to flee their homeland of Burma. In the next 12 months we will also be exploring the needs of vulnerable children in the South Pacific region.

The children we currently support come from extreme poverty, living in the most basic of homes, constructed mostly of bamboo, rice sacks for flooring, running water some distance from the home and maybe two changes of clothes if they are lucky. Toys are a rarity, unless you consider rubber bands toys, which do in fact provide hours of entertainment for them.

We believe given the right balance of Fources, Education, Nutrition, Shelter and Play, these children will be empowered to become contributing members of society, free from poverty.

The support we provide prioritises the basic needs of the children within the catego-ries of the Fources, Education, Nutrition, Shelter and Play.

In addition to providing basic needs we also seek new cost effective and innovative ways to encourage sustainable communities, facilities and individuals.

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SpinningTop projects focus on the four fources of Education, Nutrition, Shelter and Play, giving blance to vulnerable children.

EducationEducation is key to breaking the cycle of poverty. SpinningTop fund a wide variety of education based projects such as school assistance, transportation to and from school, assistance to acheive higher education, teaching new skills and agricultural prorammes, we’ve got it covered.

Check out our Education projects page for full details.

NutritionNutrition is key to maintaining the health and development of the children we support. With nutritious food we can prevent illness and ensure the kids can focus on their education, rather than where their next meal may come from.

Check out our Nutrition projects page for more details of projects we support!

ShelterShelter is a basic necessity of us all, yet for many of the children we support, a roof over their head is something they may not have without our support. In addition to shelter in the traditional sense of the word shelter also covers things like blankets, mats to sleep, hygiene and sanitation assistance, mosquito nets.

Check out or Shelter projects page for more details.

PlayPlay is often overlooked when managing the needs of vulnerable children, but lets face it they are kids too and deserve the right to Play and creativity.

Check out our Play projects page for more details relating to the innovative Play projects we have implemented.

Please feel free to print and utilise the contens within our projects pages to assist you in your fundraising initiatives.

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There are so many ways you can contribute to improving the lives of orphaned, unaccompanied and vulnerable children and this is a great place to start.

A little really does go a long way with SpinningTop and like us, you want to make sure your contributions are spent wisely, so we’ve compiled a shopping list. This list shows you just some of the things we spend your contributions on every year to give you an idea of how far your funds can go! Or check out the fources or projects page for more details.

Education$4 – School stationery for one child for a year

$12 – One school uniform (often the children have just one change of clothing of their own)

$37.50 – Local teachers salary for one month

$133 – Total cost per child to attend school for an entire year, includes lunches, stationery, teachers’ salaries and all other necessities.

$200 – Will get over 100 kids transport to and from school, safe from predators

$500 – Build a toilet at a school

$20,000 – Build a school for over 100 kids

Nutrition$8.50 – Nutritious lunches for one child for a month

$10 – Nutritious rice for one child’s meals for a month

$12 – Nutritious meals for one orphaned or unaccompanied child for a month living in safe boarding facilities

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$100 – A piglet and feed

$450 – A sustainable water purifier for over 150 kids

$1000 – Build a new garden (including tools) for 100 kids to learn the art of agriculture and have the fresh vegetables they have grown

Shelter$6 – Mosquito net for 3 kids to protect them from diseases like malaria

$7 – Warm blanket to keep a child snug at night

$30 – Toothbrushes for 50 kids

$35 – Sanitary pads for over 100 girls for a month

$40 – Soap for over 100 kids for a month

$500 – Builds a toilet for a boarding house

Play$8 – Provide a soccer ball

$14 – Buy craft materials to make 4 dolls

$25 – Provide a volley ball net and ball

$1100 – Builds an extraordinary sustainable playground for over 150 kids

We hope this gives you an idea of how your funds can be spent, now it’s over to you. If you’d like to raise funds for a specific project and would like more details, please do not hesitate to contact us at DIY@SpinningTop.org with your request.

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Fundraising is both fun and challenging and is a great way to generate an income for the work we do. It is fulfilling to the children and to you knowing that you are doing something that will make a difference in children’s lives. Here are some ideas to help you get started:

Web-wise• Create your own online sponsorship page on www.givealittle.co.nz and email it to

your contacts. They can donate quickly and easily online with a credit or debit card. Simply follow the instructions on page 9.

Everyone’s a winner• Host a Vegas style poker night: $10 NZ to play, gamble with chips, winners

get prizes.

And the winner is…• Raffles, it’s an old favourite, and a nice little earner. With few restrictions it’s a

great way to raise money, check out rule for raffles on page 10.

Cash for questions• Pick the brains and pockets of local punters by hosting a Quiz Night at your

favourite pub.

Prizes, prizes, prizes• Ask companies to donate bottles of wine, chocolates or vouchers that you can use

as prizes for raffles or auctions, quiz nights, Vegas nights or even raffles at these types of events.

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Spring clean• Empty that cupboard under the stairs and flog your old junk or unwanted items on

www.trademe.co.nz, or www.sella.co.nz. Give SpinningTop the profits.

Night out dancing• Hire a function room over a pub (often free on a weeknight) and invite your friends

to get down for a good cause.

Food for thought• Invite your friends over for a fundraising dinner at $10 NZ a head or organise a

pancake party for a larger group.

SingStar night• Have fun and invite your friends over for a charity karaoke night and offer prizes.

Check out the local video store to rent the game if you don’t have it.

Nobody says no to cake• Bake some pastries, biscuits, or delicious cupcakes and take them to your sports

club on Saturday or offer them around the office for a small fee.

Double your money• Ask your company to open the corporate wallet and match what you raise.

One lump or two?• If you work at a large organisation email the database asking your colleagues to

sponsor you the price of their morning coffee. It adds up fast!

Movie night• Ask the local cinema if they would offer a premiere for you and your friends, or if

they wanted to donate tickets as a prize with all the money being donated.

GOAL!• Organise a sports event sweepstakes. Your friends pay $3 NZ and pick a team

out of a hat. The winner gets half the total cash and the rest is donated. Check out page 10 for rules on sweepstakes.

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Regular donations to SpinningTop provide a steady, reliable income that enables us to plan ahead, budget more effectively and undertake more programmes to support the vulnerable children on the Thai/Burma border.

If you’re interested in making regular donations, you get to choose how much and how often; weekly, monthly or even annually. Just send a blank email to makingadifference@SpinningTop.org and we’ll forward you all the relevant information you need to get started.

Or send a cheque to: SpinningTop, 9-13 Kiawharawhara rd, Wellington

In return this is our commitment to you:• We promise to help the most vulnerable children on the Thai/Burma border• We promise to keep you updated on our work• We promise to spend your money wisely and efficiently

Great tax credit benefit!A new payroll-giving scheme has been enacted into legislation and took effect on the 7th January 2010. It provides a tax credit for gifts of money that are deducted from an employee’s pay through his or her employer’s payroll. The deduction is immediate so you don’t have to worry about keeping receipts to claim at the end of the year. All you have to think about is the difference you are making with your generous donation. Ask your employer how you can get started!

For more information about sending money, please contact SpinningTop office by calling 04 460 7455 or email fundraise@SpinningTop.org

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Online fundraising is the quickest and easiest way to raise money for SpinningTop. It means no more dealing with cash or cheques and no more chasing your friends, family and colleagues to collect sponsorship money.

Simply create your own online fundraising page, email it to your contacts and get them to donate online with a credit or debit card.

By creating your own online fundraising page you can: • Email the page to all your contacts• Watch your total grow on screen• Include a photo and personal message• Update your target amount as often as you like• Be assured that all card information is totally safe

Creating your online fundraising page for SpinningTop takes just 5 minutes! Simply visit: www.givealittle.co.nz/org/SpinningTop• If you click on the “FUNDRAISE” link you will be able to set up your very own

fundraising page with donations going to SpinningTop.• Click on ‘SHARE THIS’ link at the top right hand of the page and it gives you

heaps of ways you can spread the word with social networking sites!• All of the money raised goes directly to the vulnerable and marginalised children

we support.

If you work for a company that supports SpinningTop, ask your manager if your company has an online fundraising page, or if you could set one up for staff and clients to donate through.

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Collecting money and fundraising for charities is governed by a number of regulations to ensure that people do not secure funds fraudulently. When you are fundraising on behalf of SpinningTop please follow the guidelines below:

• Inform SpinningTop of your intention to fundraise on our behalf by sending an email to: fundraise@SpinningTop.org

• On any printed materials you produce (including letters, tickets, posters, etc.) you must include the statement: ‘SpinningTop is a registered charity number CC10551’.

• To collect sponsorship or donations on private property, such as a supermarket, a single pub or a train station, you need permission of the owner or store/station manager.

• If you choose to hold a raffle you do not need a license if:– The total value of prizes for a session is $5000 or less, and– Turnover of the gambling is $25,000 or less

• If value for the prizes is more that $5000 you require a license, and the raffle must be conducted by a society. All raffles need to comply with the lottery rules. More information on raffles and ways to obtain licenses can be found at:http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Casino-and-Non-Casino-Gaming-The-Rules-for-Running-a-Gambling-Activity?OpenDocument#seven

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By PostAll cheques should be made payable to SpinningTop and posted to:

SpinningTop, 9-13 Kaiwharawhara Rd, Wellington, 6035

• If you are collecting money from lots of sponsors then you could send us the funds as one cheque at the end of your fundraising. In this case, please remember that cheques from your sponsors will need to be made payable to you and please return your sponsorship form including names, addresses and donation amounts alongside your cheque, so we can send receipts.

By credit or debit cardIf you have paid money from your sponsors into your own account and would like to pay by credit card you can do this online. Visit http://spinningtop.org/donate-now/ and follow the instructions, note this will incur a credit card fee deducted from the donation amount.

IMPORTANT:If you open a bank account to collect your fundraised money, you must NOT use the name ‘SpinningTop’ as any part of the account name. This has legal implications with the Charities Commission. We suggest you name any accounts: ‘Charity Fundraising Account’ or something similar.

For more information on fundraising, please contact SpinningTop office by calling 04 460 7455 or email fundraise@SpinningTop.org

Thank you for your support!