A little Christmas magic for young carers
Patricia is already gathering selection boxes, sweets and festive treats for Edinburgh Young Carers. She says supporters helped her donate around 150 gifts last year, and she would love to do it again.
Her Wonderful Org appeal sits alongside that collection, giving people a way to contribute money. Patricia explains that donations help the charity support families with essential items and assistance over Christmas.
The page has a £200 target and was waiting for its first donation when checked on 30 September. If you would like to help Patricia get started, you can donate through her fundraising page.
Edinburgh Young Carers is registered in Scotland as SC026270. The page showed £0 donated and £0 Gift Aid on 30 September. Last year’s gift total is Patricia’s account.
Five ways to make your fundraiser your own
- 1Choose an activity you would enjoy sharing with a friend
- 2Tell supporters why you picked your charity
- 3Set a manageable target and a date to aim for
- 4Share a photo or short update as you go, with permission from anyone pictured
- 5Thank your supporters and tell them how it went
School days worth remembering
A theatre trip, a class adventure away from home, a Halloween disco. Friends of Stawley School helps make room for these experiences alongside the everyday school routine.
The charity lists support for transport to Legoland and the theatre, a contribution towards a class residential and a reading subscription. For a donor looking for a local cause, these are easy things to picture helping children enjoy.
Its Wonderful Org page showed £3,839.50 donated plus £826.13 Gift Aid on 30 September. You can visit the charity’s page to support its work.
Help people enjoy being part of your charity
- 1Ask a volunteer to share a favourite moment from the month.
- 2Give supporters one small, specific activity they can help make happen.
- 3Offer a choice of ways to join in, such as welcoming guests, sharing a skill or fundraising.
- 4Invite a local club to plan an activity its members would enjoy.
- 5Follow up with a warm thank-you and a short update on what happened.
Choose one idea for October and give it a try with your community.
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