Fundraising is great fun! However you choose to raise vital funds for SeeAbility, we want to make sure you have the best experience. To do this there may be some extra things to consider. If in any doubt, drop us an email on events@seeability.org. 

Public Collections  

The most important part of any public collection – either on a street, a busy shopping centre or a live event – is getting permission.  

For locations such as private land or inside buildings (supermarkets, sports venues, theatres etc.) you will need to ask the owners if you can collect there. Depending on the location, you may be able to speak with them directly, but often you will need to contact a central team who will have available collection slots to offer you.  

If you are collecting on the street, you will need to get permission and a licence from the local council. Forms are available online (search ‘street collection licence’ in your local area).  Give yourself plenty of time to apply for the licence.  

Once you have your collection booked in, please tell us about it so that we know where you will be and when. 

Raffles 

Raffles are an excellent way to boost the amount you raise. However, because the win is based on luck, it is classed as gambling – meaning there are rules which must be followed.  

To keep your raffle in line with these rules you must do both of the following: 

• You can only run it in one location (e.g. your work place or an event venue) 

• Your raffle must not run for longer than a single day. 

You must provide physical tickets to those taking part in your raffle. There are no rules for what must be printed on the tickets, for example you can use cloakroom tickets. 

• There is no limit on how much you can charge for a ticket. 

• You can apply discounts tickets for multiple purchases, such as buy on get one free. 

• You can’t sell tickets online (including social media). 

More information about fundraising with lotteries (incl. raffles and sweepstakes)

If you are unsure of any of the rules, or have any questions at all please contact our experienced fundraising team on events@seeability.org . 

When it comes to organising your raffle prizes you’ve got two choices. You can fund and provide the prizes yourself, or you could approach local businesses to ask them to contribute a prize. When asking businesses, make sure to highlight what you are raising money for, how much you are hoping to raise and the impact this will have to SeeAbility. We can provide you with a letter of authorisation so that donors know that you are genuinely fundraising for us. Send us the details for your raffle to events@seeability.org and we will send this to you. 

Alcohol 

If your fundraising event is going to include the sale or serving of alcohol, please make sure your venue has an up-to-date alcohol license.  

If you are supplying alcohol as a prize in your raffle, please ensure that tickets are not sold to people under the age of 18.  

Paying in your fundraising to SeeAbility 

Online 

You can pay in money you’ve raised offline to us safely and securely by visiting Donorbox. Please make sure you tell us about your event in the text box provided so that we attribute your efforts to you properly! 

Cash 

For any cash donations, the easiest and safest way to pay this to us is online or by writing us a cheque. You can do this by following these two easy steps.  

• Count the cash and bank it into your personal account.  

• Write us a cheque or pay it online by using the link above. 

If you’ve got your own fundraising page, don’t forget to keep your total up to date by adding the money raised offline as an offline donation. 

Phone 

If you’d like to speak to us and pay over the phone, that’s absolutely fine too. Please call our friendly supporter care team on 01372 755 042000 who’d be more than happy to help you. 

Cheques 

Please make all cheques payable to SeeAbility and send them to:  

SeeAbility, Wesley House, Bull Hill, Leatherhead, KT22 7AH. 

Don’t forget to include a note detailing your fundraising so that we can count it towards your total. For example, this is my fundraising income from [event name].  

CAF Vouchers 

Many companies and individuals may favour CAF vouchers as they are a tax-efficient way of giving. Please ask them to make them payable to SeeAbility and send them to:  

SeeAbility, Wesley House, Bull Hill, Leatherhead, KT22 7AH. 

Sponsorship Forms 

Do you need sponsorship forms for your event? Download your sponsorship form.

Use the instructions on the form to send your donations back to us. If your sponsors are UK taxpayers, don’t forget to ask them to tick the Gift Aid box.  

To qualify, donors must write their name, full home address and postcode.  

If we don’t have this information, we cannot make a Gift Aid claim. Ensure they tick the Gift Aid column on the sponsorship form.