Sponsorship Help & Advice
Can I collect sponsors online?
The easiest way is online. You can use the Just Giving website which is completely secure. It's our fundraisers' number one way to raise money.
Visit the Just Giving website using the link below, follow the simple instructions to create your own fundraising page, and e-mail the address to everyone. You can brighten up your page with the Treetops Hospice logo, photos, and keep a blog about yourself. All your friends, family and colleagues need to do is visit your page and make their pledge.
Can I collect sponsors using forms?
If you want to do things the traditional way rather than online, you can use the sponsorship form in your fundraising pack. If you need any more copies, please contact Alex on 0115 949 6932 or e-mail: running@treetopshopsice.org.uk.
Remember to send these to us after you've collected all the sponsorship money, so we can claim the Gift Aid.
What is Gift Aid?
Encourage your sponsors to tick the Gift Aid box on the sponsorship form and complete their details in full. This means that for every £1 they donate we can claim an extra 28p tax back at no cost to them.
Who can I ask for sponsorship?
Get everyone you know involved, and explore every opportunity. Ask all your friends, family, work colleagues, and members of any social clubs you attend.
Ask your employer if there is a 'match giving' scheme. Many companies will match the sponsorship an employee raises, or make a substantial donation to the charity they're fundraising for.
When do I need to collect the sponsorship money?
It is advisable to start collecting your sponsorship money as soon as possible so that it is fresh in people's minds. We ask that all the monies you have raised are sent in a month after the Experian Robin Hood Marathon and Half Marathon has taken place.
What do I do with CAF and GAYE vouchers?
There are two exceptions to the usual banking procedure. Some companies may want to sponsor you with a Charities Aid Foundation voucher or a Give as You Earn cheque, as they are tax-efficient ways of donating to charity. CAF vouchers and GAYE cheques cannot be banked with your paying-in book.
Please post these to:
Treetops Hospice Running TeamTreetops Hospice
Derby Road
Risley
Derbyshire
DE72 3SS.
We will record the amount next to your name, and send you a receipt. On the back of each cheque, write your name and 'Treetops Hospice Running Team'.
What do I do with my sponsorship forms?
When you have banked all your funds or sent your money into us, please also remember to send in your completed sponsorship forms to Treetops Hospice Running Team. This enables us to claim Gift Aid and without the forms we cannot claim this valuable extra income.