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So you’d like to fundraise for ABC?
WHY HELP ABC?
At ABC we rely on the generosity of the public to continue our work helping those affected by eating disorders and related self-harm. That means we need YOU!
Every penny you raise for us goes towards helping, supporting and guiding people towards a full recovery, meaning your good deed can really save lives.
Money we receive from supporters funds our helplines for sufferers and their loved ones, our befriending scheme, our education programme and all of the resources we supply to schools, colleges, counsellors, health professionals and those in need.
This is where you come in…
By ordering this pack you’ve already shown your support for us, now all you need to do is decide how you would like to fundraise.
This pack is full of fun ideas ranging from the wild and daring to the quick and easy so you can pick what best suits you and your lifestyle.
Please don’t be afraid to come up with your own ideas and create your own totally unique activity!It’s also filled with handy hints and tips and some suggestions for making your event run as smoothly as possible. Don’t forget we’re always at the end of the phone if you need help.
Fundraising is a great way to bring friends and family together for a good cause and it really makes a difference to us. It doesn’t matter how you fundraise, when you fundraise or how much you raise - your help is vital and we love getting you involved.
So good luck, have fun and we look forward to hearing all about your fundraising achievements and seeing your photos!
Please email us, [email protected]
What We Do:
LISTEN, SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE, CARE, PREVENT, UNDERSTAND, HELP FAMILIES, ADVOCATE, EDUCATE.
Well, yes we have! Whether it’s having people round to your house, holding something at school or livening up the office one Friday afternoon, over the next few pages are a selection of fundraising ideas that should get you started.
I’m stuck for ideas...Got any good suggestions?
HOME IDEAS - WHAT TO DOWHAT TO DO
What you can do
Some key questions you need to ask before organising a fundraiser are:• Will it be a big or small event?• How much would I like to raise?• Can I do it on my own? Who can help me?• Who will I invite?• What time will I need to set aside to organise and plan the event?• Will any money be needed to make the event happen?• How can I advertise my event?• Do I need to check any legal or health and safety rules?
A clothes swap was a great way to spend an afternoon with friends – dressing up, buying items and raising over £300 for ABC.
Hannah (Clothes Swap)
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It was so easy to invite friends to a lunch. We sold raffle tickets for a hamper and held a simple auction of donated gifts.
Susan (Ladies' Lunch)
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ABC’s Cuppa Tea campaign is a great idea. With a little effort baking cakes and making tea, we raised £170.
Jenny (Cuppa Tea for ABC)
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WHAT TO DO - SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND OFFICE SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND OFFICE - WHAT TO DO
These are great places to hold a fundraising event for ABC, because you have a ready-made venue and your friends and colleagues can get involved to raise even more money and help you organise it! Also you can advertise your event on notice boards and in e-newsletters and emails, even via the local media.
Whether it’s a dress-down day, cake sale, orange tie day, sponsored silence or a music concert, office party, or fashion show, you can liven up your place of work, raise awareness of ABC and its work and raise funds to support our services. Why not ask your firm to get behind your event and match your giving, or sponsor one of ABC’s services for those in need.
What to do: school, college and office
My company matched my giving, so our dress-down day at work raised £526 for ABC.
Sophie (Team Leader)
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My school supported ABC with a range of fundraising activities from cake sales to face painting.
Joe (School Fun Day)
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Our company put on a charity fashion show with gifts from local clothes retailers.
Anna (Fashion Show)
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OUTDOOR EVENTS - WHAT TO DO
Some Suggestions:
SPONSORED RUN, SKY DIVE, MARATHON, DOG WALK, SPONSORED CYCLE, ABSEIL, MOUNTAIN CLIMB, SPONSORED SWIM, PARACHUTE JUMP, CAR TREASURE HUNT
WHAT TO DO - OUTDOOR EVENTS
The sky’s the limit! It really depends on how energetic you are and whether you’re into walking, running, cycling, hand gliding, swimming or mountain climbing.
You can organise your own sponsored event and set up your own Just Giving page on our website, or you can contact one of the many walking or running clubs local to you. If you fancy joining with others for an organised event then why not register for the London 10k or the London2Brighton Challenge where ABC has places already reserved.
Feeling even more adventurous and need a challenge? Visit Trailblazers at www.rockuk.org, a firm which specialises in outdoor pursuits for charities. You can walk the Great Wall of China, climb Everest, Snowdon, or Kilimanjaro or cycle across Asia and raise big money for ABC in a once in a lifetime experience.
What to do: outdoor events
Our special seasonal calendar is designed to get you off to a good start with ideas for planning your ABC fundraising event. Whether it’s headline events like Christmas Balls, New Year fancy dress spectaculars or Pancake Parties, there are 365 days in the year that provide opportunities to do something a little bit different.
WHAT TO DO - SEASONAL IDEAS SEASONAL IDEAS - WHAT TO DO
Need some seasonal inspiration?
Golf Day Oktoberfest Horse Racing
OCTOBER
ABC’s Action Month Festive Craft party Guy Fawkes Bonfire Party Thanksgiving
NOVEMBER
Christmas Concert Christmas Raffle Carol Singing
DECEMBER
ED Awareness Week Valentine’s Day Pancake Party
FEBRUARY
Mother’s Day Makeover St Patrick’s Day party First Day of Spring
MARCH
Picnic with Jazz American Independence Day School’s Out party
JULY
Carnival Time Promise Auction Summer Barbeque
AUGUST
Back to School Adult Disco Clay Pigeon shoot Harvest Barn Dance
SEPTEMBER
April Fools Day Fun April Showers Sponsored Swim Easter Egg Hunt
APRIL
Flower Power Ball May Day Mayhem Quiz Night
MAY
Father’s Day Rugby Match Armed Forces Day Summer Solstice Safari Supper
JUNE
Burns Night supper party Murder Mystery Evening Wine Tasting party
JANUARY
ABC ANNUAL EVENTS
This is a national event usually held in February or March, during which ABC raises awareness about eating disorders and the support needed for all those who suffer and their families.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Our Seeds of Change campaign is the focus of this week and we encourage all our supporters to get involved in a variety of ways to set the record straight about eating disorders. We aim to reduce stigma and produce a change in attitudes towards eating disorders but we can’t do it without you. Exchanging seeds for (loose) change via our home collecting boxes is one way of helping ABC make a difference for all those affected.
Please check our website for details of dates and activity surrounding EDAW and contact us if you would like to get involved. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/donate
Seeds for Change
Seeds for Change
abc provides professional
advice and support for
people with eating
disorders and their families.
Providence House, The Borough,
Wedmore, Somerset BS28 4EG
Tel: 03000 11 12 13
Parent Helpline: Option 1
Sufferer Helpline: Option 2
Office: Option 3
www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk
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How to give
Put your donation in this envelope (cheques
payable to Anorexia Bulimia Care) and post to:
Providence House,
The Borough,
Wedmore,
Somerset BS28 4EG
Seeds for Change
Seeds for Changeabc provides professional advice and support for people with eating disorders and their families.
Providence House, The Borough,Wedmore, Somerset BS28 4EGTel: 03000 11 12 13Parent Helpline: Option 1Sufferer Helpline: Option 2Office: Option 3e: [email protected]
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How to give
Put your donation in this envelope (cheques payable to Anorexia Bulimia Care) and post to: Providence House,
The Borough, Wedmore, Somerset BS28 4EG
November is ABC’s official Action Month where we aim to boost our fundraising efforts and get everyone behind our various campaigns and initiatives.
November Action Month
ABC ANNUAL EVENTS
Throughout the month we encourage supporters to hold fundraising events, raise awareness for our cause and back our calls to action, which could be anything from campaigning for an improvement of care to asking the government for a larger mental health budget.
You can help us during this time by holding your own fundraising events, contacting your local press, signing our e-petitions and joining in with our planned activity. If you have any ideas of your own or would like us to consider focussing on a particular topic during Action Month, we’d love to hear from you. There’s no better time to get involved with ABC than November!
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Talk to a NeighbourWord of mouth is a fantastic (and free) way of letting people know about your event. You can email them too. Be sure to tell your neighbours, friends and work colleagues - invite them to come along and take part.
Let your Community knowUse (or download) one of our Event Poster templates and pop them up where they will get noticed. Shop windows, public notice boards and reception areas or waiting rooms are all great places, but you’ll probably need permission.
Shout it to the World!Social media is an invaluable tool, with just a few clicks you can let the whole world know! Why not create a JustGiving page for your event on our website, or send us a message with your event details and we’ll help publicise it for you on Facebook and Twitter.
Phone a FriendWhy not phone up a local radio station. They are often more than happy to let their listeners know about a local event - particularly one which helps a worthy cause.
I’ve arranged my event. How can I spread the word?
Thank you for supporting Anorexia & Bulimia Care. All the money you’ve raised will go directly towards helping people affected by eating disorders. We have two convenient ways to pay in the money:
You can submit the money raised by visiting our website and clicking the ‘Donate Now’ button. This will take you to a secure, and simple online form where you can send it directly to us. Alternatively if you’ve used JustGiving, then any money that you raise will automatically get sent to us.
www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/donate [email protected]
ONLINE
If preferred, you can of course donate via post. Please fill in one of our Gift Aid forms if you are a tax payer, making all cheques payable to ABC, and return to the address below. Remember to include your name, event and reason for donation - so we know who to thank!
Anorexia & Bulimia Care Saville Court,10 - 11 Saville Place,Clifton,Bristol, BS8 4EJ
BY POST
PUBLICISING YOUR EVENT
My fundraising event was such fun!Now how do I send ABC the money?
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Saville Court, 10 - 11 Saville Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4EJ
Telephone: 03000 11 12 13Support Line: Option 1Family & Friends: Option 2Office: Option 3
[email protected] www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/donate