F A C I N G C A N C E R W I T H C O N F I D E N C E ● W W W . L G F B . C O . U K

I came to one of your Workshops with my mum – it was fantastic! It was brilliant to witness such a supportive group that wasn’t focused solely on illness but was about making people feel good about themselves. Mum left feeling more confident about using make-up throughout her treatment. Join me in raising funds and whatever you choose to do, you’ll help Look Good Feel Better to support more women, like my mum!

Thank youfrom all of us!Look Good Feel Better is the only worldwide cancer support charity dedicated to improving the self-esteem, confidence and wellbeing of people undergoing treatment for any type of cancer. Finding out you have cancer can be daunting and life-changing and the added stress of appearance-related side effects of treatment can be debilitating and hard to cope with. This can have serious consequences on self-esteem and confidence at a time when a positive attitude is very important. It is our aim to improve self-image and appearance through our group workshops, offering skincare and make-up services.

Your fundraising is vitally needed to enable us to provide this support. This guide is full of inspiration and fundraising ideas, from hosting a pamper party for friends at home, organising a delicious bake sale for colleagues at work, or even testing your personal stamina with a local challenge event, together with information and advice to ensure your fundraising is a huge success. And our fundraising team is always on hand to offer further advice and support if you need it.

You can email fundraising@lgfb.co.uk, or call us on 01372 747 500. Alternatively, you can visit the fundraising pages on our website www.lgfb.co.uk.

£5Enables us to send our

self-help ‘Confidence Kit’ to a patient who wants to benefit

from our support in the comfort of their own home.

How yourmoney helpsWith over 165,000* women diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK, demand for our services is greater than ever before. We therefore need to raise increased funds to ensure our services can continue to reach more women living with cancer. Your fundraising efforts and support will help us to achieve this. This is how your money helps...

£55Funds a place at one of our uplifting Workshops for a patient who has lost their

confidence due to the physical side effects from their cancer treatment.

£20Provides training materials and support for one of our new volunteers, essential to the delivery of our services.

* Figures from Cancer Research UK

My Workshop was a complete escape from all that’s going on and I can’t thank everyone enough for that. The volunteers raised my spirits no end and made me feel human again.

£750Funds one of our Masterclasses for patients living in smaller

towns and rural locations where cancer support services might

be more limited and not so easily accessible.

£200Enables us to attend a

Health and Wellbeing event for cancer patients, giving advice, raising awareness and increasing our reach.

£500Funds one of our confidence boosting Workshops for up to

12 patients, where they will gain useful skincare and make-up tips,

as well as meeting others facing the challenges of

cancer treatment.

Choosewhere, when & how!There are lots of fun and exciting ways you can raise funds for Look Good Feel Better, at work, at home, or in your local community. From pamper parties to fashion clear-outs, car boot sales to cupcake bakes, we have plenty of ideas to inspire you...

If you don’t fancy organising your own event, why not take part in one of our organised fundraising events! We have

something fun for everyone. Inside the back of the pack you will find our fundraising calendar,

providing dates of our events throughout the year. To find out lots more information, choose an event that appeals to you

and visit our website www.lgfb.co.uk.

Invite your girlfriends around for a fashion clear-out. Empty out your cupboards and wardrobes of unwanted outfits, shoes and accessories and create your very own swap or bring and buy party. Guests make a donation for their purchases or swaps.

Fashion clear-out

Create some glitz and glamour and host a cocktails and canapés party. Dream up some classy cocktails and serve with delicious canapés and nibbles. After an enjoyable evening everyone will be more than willing to make a donation for all the fun they have had!

Cocktails and canapés

Are you a trained Beautician or Therapist or do you know someone who is? If so why not create a lovely, relaxing pamper party. Request donations in return for a mini manicure, pedicure, facial or makeover. Enjoy some pampering whilst raising funds.

Pamper party

Get into those comfy onesies and slippers and pile under a duvet on the sofa. Whether a rom-com or a horror movie, you are sure to have fun. Complete the experience with popcorn and tasty snacks. Your fellow film lovers will make a generous donation for a night with their favourite movie stars!

Hollywood in your living room

Bring friends and family together and host a delicious dinner party. It’s a great opportunity to catch up whilst showing off your culinary skills. At the end of the evening your guests make a donation for a fantastic evening of fun.

Dine at mine

at home

Show off your baking skills by baking cupcakes to sell at work. Different flavours and decorations will create an eye catching bake sale. Use the Cupcake Sweepstake poster in your pack to raise additional funds. Award the sweepstake winner with a selection of yummy cupcakes.

Cupcake bake!

Empty out those cupboards and gather up all those unwanted items and hold a product sale one lunchtime. You’ll appreciate having a sort out as well as raising a great amount of money.

Cupboard clear out

Brighten up your office by creating a ‘Pink Day’. Encourage colleagues to swap their normal work outfits for pink! Glorious pink nails, pink outfits, pink wigs, socks and bow ties could all feature. Those wearing pink make a donation, those who don’t pay a fine!

Pink day

Get colleagues to bring in childhood photos and carefully mount on a wall. Ask colleagues to pay to guess who is who. Those who guess correctly will be entered into a draw to win a small prize. You will have loads of fun discovering who is who.

Whose baby are you?

Ask colleagues to bring in their blenders, buy some fruit and fresh ingredients and whip up some delicious, healthy smoothies. Invite colleagues to create their own recipes and ask for donations in return for a glass of smoothie. A healthy alternative to a traditional bake sale.

Smoothie bar

Bucket collections are an easy way to raise funds. Ask your local supermarket or train station if you can have a date for a bucket collection. We can provide you with the necessary authorisation, collection buckets and stickers, as well as hints and tips to maximise the opportunity.

Bucket collection

Recruit a committee of friends and neighbours and hold a ball. Bringing local businesses and contacts together, you can create a fabulous evening and dance the night away, whilst raising substantial funds.

Glitzy ball

Collect together unwanted items from friends, family and neighbours. They will be glad to get rid of unwanted junk. Pick a sunny weekend and attend a local car boot sale. You’ll be amazed what people will buy!

Car boot sale

Create a beautiful blooms competition in your local community. Entrants fees, donations to vote and serving homemade refreshments will help raise significant funds. Award certificates of commendation to the best gardens.

Glorious gardens

Get buckets, sponges and shammy leathers at the ready and hold a pop up car cleaning service in a local community hall, church or school/college car park. Remember, the bigger the vehicle, the bigger the donation!

Car wash

in your community at work

You can enter as an individual or as part of a team, perhaps a group of friends or work colleagues. Our fundraising team will be on hand to support you from entry into your chosen event through to reaching your fundraising target. As a Look Good Feel Better challenge participant you will be supplied with our branded kit kindly sponsored by our challenge event sponsor Bannatyne Health Clubs and Spas.

Challengeyourself!Looking for more of a physical challenge? Whether you’re a complete novice looking to participate in your first challenge event, or an experienced competitor, we have challenge events suitable for all abilities. From runs, to treks, cycles to skydives, we can find an event suitable for you.

Taking part in the 10k run was a brilliant way for me to set myself a personal goal as well as show my support for Look Good Feel Better. I had never been into running before but knowing I was raising money for charity really motivated me in my training. When I told friends and family about my challenge, they were really supportive and gave generously to sponsor me. The atmosphere on event day was electric and it was fantastic to run alongside people who share in my passion for the charity. Pushing your boundaries can be exciting and knowing you’re raising funds for a charity which greatly benefits others is hugely rewarding.

Our challenge event partner:

Our challenge event sponsor:

As an extension of our fundraising team, Fundraising Champions will be our eyes and ears, helping to promote our key events and initiatives, and helping to identify local fundraising opportunities. This ranges from Charity of the Year opportunities with companies, social groups and organisations, to approaching and building relationships with beauty salons, nail bars and spas, encouraging them to support Look Good Feel Better.

Fundraising Champions can not only organise their own events, but will also support fundraising events taking place in their local community by helping to organise and promote them or by attending on behalf of Look Good Feel Better.

More detailed information on this voluntary role can be found on our website or you can give our fundraising team a call on 01372 747 500 for an informal chat.

Become a FundraisingChampion!Would you like to become a Look Good Feel Better volunteer but don’t have any beauty training? Why not become a Fundraising Champion to help raise funds and awareness for Look Good Feel Better in your local community, thereby enabling us to support more women at a crucial time during their cancer treatment.

As a Fundraising Champion I like meeting new people and raising awareness of Look Good Feel Better’s services in my local community. With the support from friends and colleagues, I have organised a number of successful events, including a jumble sale at my local community centre and a coffee morning with a mother and baby group. I’m passionate about raising funds and spreading the word about this amazing charity.

Other ways toshow your supportAs well as organising a fundraising event or taking part in a physical challenge, there are lots of other easy ways you can show your support for Look Good Feel Better, whether as an individual or as part of an organisation. Here are some examples.

You can become a Look Good Feel Better Friend by making a regular monthly donation (minimum £5). Over the course of 12 months a £5 donation will fund 12 Confidence Kits or a larger donation of £50 per month could fund one of our Workshops. At the end of 12 months you will receive a personalised thank you from one of our beneficiaries.

Become a Look Good Feel Better Friend

Purchasing our award winning Look Good Feel Better make-up brushes (created by Bespoke Europe) is a great way to support the charity as well as making an ideal addition to your make-up bag. We receive between a 10-12% donation on all brushes sold. They can be purchased from many high street stores as well as online retailers. Visit our website to find out where you can purchase our make-up brushes.

Purchase our Look Good Feel Better make-up brushes Asking for donations instead of gifts is an inspiring way for family and friends to mark your special occasion and help support women and teenagers living with cancer. It’s the perfect alternative gift for any celebration you have in mind – wedding, anniversary, retirement or birthday.

Give in Celebration

Donating to Look Good Feel Better in tribute to a loved one is a fitting way to honour their memory. We are always grateful to people who choose to support our work by holding a collection at a funeral or memorial service. By supporting our work at this difficult time, you are helping us reach more people who need our services.

Give in memory or in lieu of flowers at a funeral

From large multi-site organisations to local spas, beauty salons and nail bars on the high street, businesses choose to support Look Good Feel Better because we are a relevant cause to their employees and customers. A fundraising partnership can help inspire and motivate employees and demonstrate your social responsibility to your customers. Here are a few ways in which your business can support us.

In choosing Look Good Feel Better as your company’s chosen charity you will be able to make a significant and tangible difference to the increased reach and support the charity can provide. Fully supported by our experienced fundraising team, you can be assured of a successful and inspiring partnership. It costs us £6,000 per annum to run one of our Workshop locations. Through choosing Look Good Feel Better as your charity of the year, funds raised could contribute towards the ongoing running of a Workshop close to you.

Charity of the Year Employee Team Building Cause Related Marketing

Payroll Giving

Aligning your brand or product with Look Good Feel Better is a beneficial way to demonstrate your support for women and teenagers living with cancer. We have experience of creating many successful Cause Related Marketing (CRM) campaigns with worldwide recognised brands.

Team building through fundraising is a great way to engage work colleagues, boost morale and learn new skills. Look Good Feel Better has created a number of innovative, fun and rewarding team building activities with our member companies and partner organisations, which have delivered tangible business benefits, as well raising funds for Look Good Feel Better.

We regularly hold charity days at work. This year we held a small fundraiser each day during Feel Better Week in June. We got other departments and sites involved, creating a bit of a competition and over the course of the week we raised over £500!

To explore how your company or local community group could support Look Good Feel Better, please email our fundraising team at fundraising@lgfb.co.uk or call us on 01372 747500.

Payroll Giving is a very simple and convenient way of helping support Look Good Feel Better through your salary. Through payroll giving, employees can donate tax free and it’s simple because your employers take the deduction from your pay each month. If your company does not offer Payroll Giving it can register with an HMRC approved Payroll Giving Agency.

Maximiseyour fundraisingThere are a number of ways you can increase the amount you raise, with very little extra effort! Knowing how to get the best out of your fundraising activities can make a big difference to the final amount you donate. And of course every pound raised makes a big difference to those facing the visible side-effects of their cancer treatment.

Don’t do it alone. Ask friends, family or work colleagues to help you plan and organise your event. It will make it more fun and take some of the pressure off you.

Pick the right time to hold your event. Avoid bank holidays, or any major events happening in your area. Plan around them so you can ensure your event is well supported and you maximise funds raised.

Keep it simple. Don’t over complicate things. Be realistic about what you can achieve and make sure you have a good plan that everyone helping is aware of. Remember, it is often the simplest ideas that raise the most money.

Get support from local businesses. Ask them to provide products and services, saving you on your costs. We can provide you with a letter of authority to request support.

We love to hear what our fundraisers are planning and can often help in providing support and advice, as well as additional materials. So don’t forget to drop us a line in plenty of time.

Share your event by tagging us on social media. Facebook (@LookgoodfeelbetterUK), Twitter and Instagram (@LGFBUK). We can then share with all our followers and hopefully inspire them to get involved.

Flash, bang, what a picture! Don’t forget to take lots of pictures (the higher the resolution the better). We have a handy downloadable guide to taking great fundraising photos on our website.

Create posters and flyers to promote your event and ask local businesses and shops to display a poster in their window. Once they find out about Look Good Feel Better local services, they will be happy to help.

It’s important to make sure your fundraising is legal and safe for everyone involved. Visit the fundraising pages on our website for downloadable information about keeping it legal.

Don’t forget to thank all those involved in helping and supporting you.

Here are some top tips to ensure your fundraising is as successful and easy as possible.

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Gift Aid If your donor is a UK taxpayer, they can Gift Aid their donation at no extra cost to themselves or you. The taxman will add 25% to their donation. If using an online fundraising site or one of our sponsorship forms (in the back of this pack), you need to ensure your donors tick the Gift Aid box and provide their full name, address and most importantly their postcode. Without this information, we can’t claim. If online, Gift Aid donations come to us automatically, if through offline sponsorship forms we send off and claim.

Company match funding Many companies now offer match funding. In many instances this can double the amount you have raised (although some companies will set a limit). Contact your HR department to find out if your employer offers such a scheme and remember its tax efficient for them too! Many banks will also support their customers fundraising with match giving. Check with your local branch to see if you are eligible. They might require a letter from us confirming the amount raised. Again, we can take care of this for you.

Shout about your event Don’t forget to publicise your event using the poster enclosed in this pack, encouraging your supporters to share and like your social media posts and engaging with your local media by using our downloadable press release template on our website. The more people who know about your event, the more it will be supported.

Set up an online fundraising page This is very easy and provides your donors with a safe and secure way of donating online. It also means you don’t have the time consuming task of collecting money long after your fundraising has finished. There are a number of online fundraising sites, however, the most popular is www.justgiving.com. You can explain your fundraising, set a target and donors can leave messages of support. Share your online donation page through your social media channels (and let us know too and we will do the same, where we can). For more advice about setting up an online page, call or email the fundraising team or visit our website.

Paying inyour fundsAfter all your efforts, it is important to get the funds you have raised to us as quickly as possible. You can do this in a variety of ways:

The safest way to send cash donations is by taking it to your local Barclays Bank and paying it into our account using the paying in slip in this pack. If you don’t have a paying in slip use the details below and remember to put your initial and surname as the reference so we can see who the money has come from. Please email fundraising@lgfb.co.uk with the amount paid in so we can thank you.

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Set up an online fundraising page, a quick and easy way for friends and family to donate to your activity. We recommend using www.justgiving.com/lookgoodfeelbetter. Money raised using JustGiving will come directly to the charity.

Please make cheques payable to Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Foundation (LGFB)* and send to us at Head Office along with any sponsorship forms used. Please visit www.lgfb.co.uk for our Head Office address details.

* Look Good Feel Better’s official charity name is Cosmetic Toiletry & Perfumery Foundation

If you have any questions about paying in your funds, please contact fundraising@lgfb.co.uk or call 01372 747 500.

It was nice to meet other women in my situation, to feel like a woman again and not just a cancer patient. By the end of the two hours, all the ladies looked beautiful and we all left feeling confident and with our heads held high for the first time in a long time. We have Look Good Feel Better to thank for that.

Look Good Feel Better is the only worldwide cancer support charity dedicated to improving the self-esteem, confidence and wellbeing of people undergoing treatment for any type of cancer.Every year we support thousands of women living with cancer but without the funds raised by our fundraisers this would not be possible. Thank you for choosing to support Look Good Feel Better.

Call 01372 747500

visit www.lgfb.co.uk

Instagram @LGFBUK

twitter @LGFBUK

Email fundraising@lgfb.co.uk

Facebook LookGoodFeelBetterUK

Registered charity 1031728

Thanks to our partners for their

help in creating this guide.

Amazon Beauty for donating their

photography studio, a photographer

and graphics editor to create the

visual images. PWS Design for their

creative skills. And our wonderful

volunteers for modelling for us!