Thank you for joining us in the fight against unsafe housing and homelessness by committing to fundraise ‘in aid of’ Shelter Scotland.
An 'in aid of' fundraiser is defined in the Institution of Fundraising code of practice as:
'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 then generally be responsible for the volunteer's acts.'
We have pulled together some tips and guidance on how to make sure your event is safe and legal – so you can concentrate on the fun part!
How we can support you
We'll provide you with a dedicated Shelter Scotland contact who can answer your questions and support you.
We'll send a range of fundraising materials, including posters and collection boxes to help make your event stand out.
Get in touch with us at communityscotland@shelter.org.uk
Using Shelter Scotland's logo and brand
We can provide you with our bespoke ‘in aid of’ logo to help support your fundraising.
All of your fundraising should make it clear that you're fundraising in aid of Shelter Scotland but that you do not represent the charity (i.e. you are not an employee and you have not entered into a legally binding contract).
Organising your event
If you are under 18, please show this information to your parent or carer, and ask them to register on your behalf.
Please do not carry out any activity that puts Shelter Scotland's reputation or name at risk. If you do, we may need to withdraw our support.
Remember to keep any fundraising non-political, and get in touch with Shelter Scotland before approaching any celebrities, press or companies to support the event.
Plan your budget before the event. Shelter Scotland cannot be held responsible for any costs, taxes or expenses in connection with your fundraising activity.
Want to make the donations go even further with Gift Aid? Print a sponsorship form for donors to fill out.
Keeping it safe and legal
Carrying out a collection is a great way to boost your fundraising. Please obtain the correct permissions and licences before carrying out any public collections (usually from the local council or landowner).
Please also ensure you comply with our collector conduct policy and follow our cash handling and payment guidelines.
See the Institute of Fundraising’s guidelines for more information.
Please take all reasonable precautions to ensure the wellbeing of your guests, including complying with regulations for health and safety, and food or drink.
You must also have the correct insurance before the event takes place, as Shelter Scotland’s insurance will not cover you.
Everyone loves a raffle, but remember that raffles are subject to gambling legislation. You may need a licence if you are planning to sell tickets over several days.
Check the Gambling Commission regulations for more information.
What to do with the money
If you collect sponsorship money in cash, you should:
make sure that two people are available to deal with the money you collect
tell us of any planned expense deductions before you make them
email us at communityscotland@shelter.org.uk to tell us you're sending us money
make sure that all funds collected are sent to Shelter Scotland within two weeks of receiving them, using the reference ‘CE’, plus your name
Check our cash handling and payment guidelines for more information.
Payments can be made via BACS to:
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
Spare fundraising materials
Do you have spare fundraising materials? Great! Please send them back so they can be used for our next amazing fundraising event.