Thank you for choosing to fundraise in aid of Shelter Scotland. Your support helps fight the housing emergency.
What does it mean to fundraise ‘in aid of’ Shelter Scotland?
When you’re fundraising in aid of Shelter Scotland, you’re collecting money on our behalf as an independent supporter, not as an employee or official representative of the charity.
'A volunteer acting in aid of an organisation should have no authority to act in its name, and it should be clear that the volunteer is simply raising funds for the organisation but acting in his or her own capacity. An organisation will not be responsible for the volunteer's acts.' (Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice)
Using Shelter Scotland's logo and brand
We have free fundraising resources available for your event.
We can also provide an ‘in aid of Shelter Scotland’ logo for your fundraising materials. Please ensure:
all your fundraising communications clearly state that you are acting in aid of Shelter Scotland, not representing the charity
you do not enter into contracts or make commitments on Shelter Scotland’s behalf
Planning your fundraising event
ask a parent or guardian to register and oversee your fundraising activities if you are under 18
keep your fundraising non-political
contact Shelter Scotland before contacting celebrities, press, or companies
arrange the correct insurance before the event takes place, as Shelter Scotland’s insurance does not cover you
do not undertake activities that could negatively affect Shelter Scotland’s reputation
Boosting donations with Gift Aid
maximise your cash donations by asking your sponsors to complete a sponsorship form so we can claim Gift Aid on their donations
Managing and sending your fundraising money
If you are handling offline sponsorship money or collections, ensure you comply with our Cash Handling Policy. You should:
have two trusted persons present when counting or accessing funds
tell us in advance about any expenses you need to deduct
tell us when you have sent the funds by emailing communityscotland@shelter.org.uk
send all funds to Shelter Scotland within two weeks following your event, using ‘CE’ and your name as a reference
How to pay in your funds
BACS: Shelter National Campaign for Homeless People Ltd.
Sorting Code: 30-00-02
Account Number: 01167206
Reference: F200 <<Insert name/Shelter reference>>
Or by cheque:
Payable to: Shelter Scotland
Address: Community Fundraising
Scotiabank House
6 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4AW
Running a raffle or lottery at your event
you do not need a licence if your raffle starts and finishes on the same day
all tickets must be sold at the same price, and the draw must happen before the event ends
cash prizes are not allowed
take steps to safeguard children and vulnerable groups
if you’re holding raffles over multiple days or venues, contact communityscotland@shelter.org.uk for guidance
For more information, check the Gambling Commission guidance for raffles and lotteries
Health and safety guidance
carry out a risk assessment to ensure everyone attending your event is safe
get first aid advice from St Andrew’s First Aid
Need help with your fundraising?
If you have any questions or need support with your fundraising, contact our team at communityscotland@shelter.org.uk or call 0300 330 1234. We’re happy to help.