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Fundraising FAQs
Whizz-Kidz wants you to get the best out of your fundraising so that more can be done to help disabled children find the right equipment.
Here are some of the most common questions we are asked about fundraising and their answers to help you get going.
How do I pay my fundraising money in?
Should I pay money in as I get it or would you prefer it in one lump sum?
What happens to the money I raise on my justgiving page?
Can you add my offline total to my justgiving page?
What is gift aid and how can I claim it?
What happens if I don't make my target?
What happens if I need to drop out of an event?
If I drop out what happens to the sponsor money I have raised so far?
What difference will my sponsor money make?
If have acquired my own place in this event can I still be part team Whizz-Kidz and do I have to make the minimum fundraising target?
What support does Whizz-Kidz give to its events participants?
How can I prove to others that I am raising money for you?
Can I use your logo?
How do I pay my fundraising money in?
There are two ways to give Whizz-Kidz your fundraising money:
1. You can pay money into our account with the following details:
HSBC
Account number: 91286390
Sort code: 40-04-01
However, if you do this you MUST let us know as soon as you have done so by emailing us with the date, the amount and the branch of HSBC so that we can locate the payment and add it to your total on our records. Otherwise we will not know it is from you.
It is useful to also add a reference when you pay it with your name and the event you are doing it for.
2. You can send a cheque made payable to "Whizz-Kidz " to the following address:
Whizz-Kidz, Elliot House, 10-12 Allington Street, London SW1E 5EH.
Always add a cover note explaining who you are and what event you are doing so that the payment gets allocated to your total.
Also don't forget to include any sponsor forms filled in clearly and neatly with sponsors' full home addresses, so gift aid can be claimed on their donation increasing its worth by 28% at no extra cost to them.
We will send you an email acknowledgment of your donation once we have received it for your records.
Should I pay money in as I get it or would you prefer it in one lump sum?
It is better to pay in to Whizz-Kidz any money you get as soon as you get it rather than hanging on to it. We pay in any cheques we receive as soon as we get them so your donors will not be wondering when their money will be taken.
We keep a running total for you on our database and you can call up to ask for your latest total any time you need.
What happens to the money I raise on my justgiving page?
Any money raised on your justgiving page will be added to your total on our database - you don't have to do anything to ensure this.
Can you add my offline total to my justgiving page?
Only you can make changes on your JG page so only you can add your offline total by logging in to your page. However, note that we have a record on our system for all your on and offline donations we have received so you can always check your total with us.
What is gift aid and how can I claim it?
Gift aid is brilliant! It is free money for the charity so you must take advantage of this at all times!
How it works: if your sponsors are UK tax payers and they fill in the sponsor forms with their full home address and tick the gift aid box then Whizz-Kidz can claim an extra 28% on their donation at no extra cost to them. That is the basic rate of tax already paid on their gift. For eg, if someone donates £10 their donation becomes £12.80 with gift aid!
Important notes on gift aid:
1. make sure your sponsors fill out the forms correctly and legibly so that gift aid can be claimed - too much gift aid is lost through people not filling out the forms correctly (incomplete or work addressed won't do).
2. please note that our minimum fundraising targets do not include gift aid.
3. gift aid on justgiving is dealt with automatically so you don't need to worry about this.
With any sponsor money you send in to us please also enclose any completed sponsor forms or completed gift aid donation forms, filled in clearly and neatly with everyone’s full name and home address so that we can claim the gift aid on each donation, thus increasing any money you raise by 28%.
What happens if I don't make my target?
If you having trouble fundraising and are worried you will not make your target don't leave it to the last minute. Get in touch with us sooner rather than later and we can help you get back on track with tailored advice, merchandise and top tips. Call us on 020 7233 9696 or email us on events@whizz-kidz.org.uk now.
What happens if I need to drop out of an event?
If you think you need to drop out of an event then contact Whizz-Kidz immediately and we will inform you of your options.
If I drop out what happens to the sponsor money I have raised so far?
If you have to drop out of an event it is usual for us to keep the money you have raised so far and just treat it as general donations to our cause. It is very unusual for sponsors to want their money back.
What difference will my sponsor money make?
Whizz-Kidz relies on people like you to sustain its work and support the needs of disabled children and young people across the UK. Your sponsorship and fundraising efforts are invaluable in enabling us to help many more children – we simply couldn’t do it without you!
Our aim is to ensure that every disabled child fulfils their potential and leads and an active childhood. The service we provide is life changing and your contribution will have a lasting impact on their lives and the lives of their families too.
To find out more about the work we do, please go to meet the kidz or download our film.
I have acquired my own place in this event - can I still be part team Whizz-Kidz and do I have to make the minimum fundraising target?
We would love to have you on our team! All we ask is that you raise as much money as you can and in return you’ll enjoy all the benefits of our legendary support package.
Simply drop us a line to let us know what you're doing and we’ll point in the right direction for all your fundraising needs. Call 020 7233 9696 or email events@whizz-kidz.org.uk now.
What support does Whizz-Kidz give to its events participants?
Whizz-Kidz gives heaps of fundraising and training resources, support and advice. If you are running for us you can benefit from our very own team coach, tailored training plans and socials as well as loads of support on the day. If you are running a marathon then we also offer pre- and post-race meet ups. Plus our friendly team is just a phone call away to answer all your queries and give you the support you need.
How can I prove to others that I am raising money for you?
If you need to prove to others that you are raising money for us we can send you a letter of authority stating that you have permission to raise in aid of us. You may make copies of this letter and show it to anyone who asks.
Can I use your logo?
In all publicity materials you should state that funds are being raised “in aid of” Whizz-Kidz and add our registered charity number. However, be careful not to use our charity number to give the impression that you or your group are a registered charity, e.g. on group or other headed paper.
You must ask permission to use our logo and we can email it to you. Note: the logo must not be used on its own, you must also add that this is an event “in aid of” Whizz-Kidz. We must also see all artwork or promotional material before it is printed.
If there is anything you think we have not covered do give us an email: events@whizz-kidz.org.uk
Thank you again for your wonderful support to our cause and happy fundraising!
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