Disaway has to fundraise each year for the difference of the Helpers costs as well as the administration costs. A few years ago, we started to run a small lottery fund. This starts in April this year and costs £15 for one number which goes into a draw each month.
The prize for the lucky number is £50 each month.
We also take out Public Liability Insurance each year. If we cannot raise our target each year then Disaway will cease. We obtain some of our monies from Grant Making Trusts and Flag Days at local shopping centres, although these Flag Days are becoming more difficult to obtain because there are so many Charities wanting them and more so now because no one has cash. Although we do have a card machine,
sadly it doesnt seem to make much difference.
We also do car boot sales, bring and buy sales and various other small projects to raise money.
Some of our Holidaymakers/Helpers are very generous and give us donations which of course if they are taxpayers we are now able to claim back through Gift Aid the tax back from the Inland Revenue. Some of our Holidaymakers fundraise for us by selling some of their homemade gifts. We have distributed some small collection boxes for people to have at home and collect their pennies or donations in, I'm hoping that will generate some funds.
For collection boxes and all other donations including Gift Aid or any fundraising enquires please contact Lynne Simpkins. All contact details are on the Committee page.
To view our Lottery letter click here