Handy Hints to Fundraise About us Wiltshire Sight is here to offer information, advice and support to anyone affected by sight loss and to raise the profile of sight loss in the local community. Founded in 1919, we serve the local community of Wiltshire & Swindon. As an independent charity we receive no statutory funding and rely on the generosity of our supporters and the local community. Therefore, every penny raised by our supporters really does make a big difference to the service we can offer. We simply couldn’t do it without you, so thank you again for choosing to support Wiltshire Sight. What we do now …. Early intervention Are you newly diagnosed partially sighted or blind? Our Moving-On course is aimed at helping newly diagnosed visually impaired adults to come to terms with their condition and access the support and services they need. The workshops are held weekly at venues across Wiltshire and Swindon. Independence To give you the information you and your family need to adjust to your sight loss we run community-based information days and workshops. These help you to have the confidence to live as independently as possible. St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Our information days give you the chance to browse a whole range of services and information available to you. You can pop in to look at particular items, or spend longer investigating a whole range of services. Our workshops provide a series of group sessions for people with sight loss and those who care and support them, whether this is newly diagnosed or your sight is changing. You’ll get to learn new skills to help you do everyday things; you’ll find out what support there is out there and how to get it. We’ll talk about coming to terms with sight loss and what this means to you, and we’ll put you in touch with groups and activities that can support you and provide friendship and fun. Understanding Wiltshire Sight is an independent charity which exists to support people affected by sight loss in Wiltshire and Swindon. We support more than 1,500 people, of all ages, living with some form of sight loss. We offer information, advice and guidance, giving people practical and emotional support to help them in their daily lives. We have a fully equipped resource centre at St Lucy’s in Devizes, offering state-ofthe-art assistive technology products and low vision aids. Access to information At our new sight centre we keep a comprehensive range of low vision aids and the latest assistive technology products for demonstration. We can also help you choose products which will improve your everyday life. St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Wiltshire Sight has a vast experience of providing information for a wide range of eye conditions. We also work with many other organisations to provide as much information as possible. If you would like to request an information pack, please call us so we can send a pack to you, or provide any information over the phone. Call us, we’d love to hear from you! Advice Our experienced Community Sight Advisers can offer information, advice and guidance on a variety of issues relating to sight loss. Please contact us on 01380 723 682 for more information, or to book an appointment. HARD TO REACH PROJECT Funding from Awards for All! Wiltshire Sight is addressing the need for early intervention for eye health for everyone – regardless of a person’s diversity. Our project is dynamic and will be aimed across the board to every tier group, either affected by or administrating eye care/health to individuals St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 This pilot project will: Provide specialist workshops for people from seldom heard groups Provide one to one sessions for individuals Provide training sessions for community leaders and support workers Provide necessary events and liaison, both with opticians within the area and statutory agencies, to increase learning and understanding. This project will begin within the next couple of months. Looking Out For Sight Wiltshire Sight has been delivering Looking Out for Sight to Care Homes, over the past 3 months. We want to ensure staff in care homes and, eventually, Health and Social Care Settings, have a better understanding of: Different eye conditions by wearing sim specs, and looking at posters. That staff have an understanding of the importance of lighting That staff have an understanding of the importance of colour contrast St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Staff will know how to address a client when leaving and entering a room. At the end of the programme, staff are given the chance to ask questions. The staff will have a better understanding of the support available locally This pilot project has received funding from the Thomas Pocklington Trust. To date (September 2015) we are already booked into 20 other Care Homes! The Zoom Club is our latest service and it’s aimed at children and young people with sight loss and their families. The Zoom Club brings together visually impaired children and their families – and families where a parent has sight loss – to provide a support network and activities. As well as trips and activities, the charity will be providing information and advice on assistive technology, independent living skills and advice on available help and support. St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 What a difference money makes to Wiltshire Sight Please help us to keep our services going Wiltshire Sight provides practical help and support, delivered directly into the community, to assist people with sight loss to lead full, independent, healthy and socially active lives. We work hard to fill the increasingly large gap left by the reduction in local health and social care services and, for many people, we are a valuable lifeline as they struggle to come to terms with their sight loss and learn how to remain independent. It costs about £250,000 each year to run Wiltshire Sight and make everything we now do possible. Any amount you are able to donate will help us to maintain all of our services. Here are just a few examples of what a donation could fund; £10 would pay for an individual to receive emotional support via the telephone. £25 would pay for an individual to learn how to be safer in their Kitchen and remain Independent in their own home. £50 would pay for one of our community drop in’s for up to 20 individuals to receive Information Advice, Support and Access to Resources. St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 £100 would pay for an Assistive Technology Workshop. £250 would staff our Equipment and Advice Centre for one week. £500 would cover the costs of our Home Visiting Service for 2 Weeks. £1,000 would pay for the activities to support our Zoom Club to provide 4 Positive Activity Sessions for Visually Impaired Children and their Families. What can you do? Simple ideas Collecting tin at home Collecting tin at local stores (hairdressers, opticians, solicitors etc.) Follow us on Facebook and twitter and receive regular updates Sign up to our newsletter Nominate us for community funding at your local participating supermarket or store Sell your unwanted items via eBay / Spock / Facebook / Give as you live Purchase our goods from our Ebay shop Put together a small hamper for us to raffle Take a Pink Robot collection box home and fill with loose change Ask your local stores, hairdressers, opticians, solicitors etc. to have a Pink Robot collection box Set up a regular direct debit Take part in Wiltshire Sight Lotto St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Nominate Wiltshire Sight for community funds at: Asda Waitrose/John Lewis Morrisons Nationwide Sainsbury’s Top Fundraising hints and tips Find the ideal event space. Think carefully about the sort of space you’ll need. Indoor or outdoor? Big or small? What facilities do you need? And don’t forget to tell the venue it’s for charity – you may get a reduced rate. Give yourself time before you set the date, make sure you’ve given yourself plenty of time to get everything sorted, and for people to put it in their diaries. Pick a date that’s easy for people, like the weekend – or a Friday, if you’re doing something at work. Make a budget Work out what you hope to raise, once you’ve covered your costs. If you need equipment, see if you can borrow it rather than buying it. You can also cut costs by asking local businesses to donate prizes. Set your target and share it Once you’ve set your fundraising goal, tell everyone! Seeing how you’re progressing helps inspire people to give generously. St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Spread the word Tell people why you’re doing your event. Your personal reasons will really help motivate your supporters. Facebook and Twitter are ideal for inviting and updating people. If possible, write a blog about your progress. It doesn’t have to be a masterpiece, it just keeps your supporters involved Ways to boost your fundraising Organise a raffle Ask friends, family or local businesses to donate prizes. Sell raffle tickets at your event and make sure you announce the winner at the end. Raffles can raise a lot of money and create a real buzz! Girls night in Have a girly night in, give your friends a manicure and paint their nails pink for a small fee. Ask friends and family to donate what they would have spent on a night out. Ensure it’s a sell out Advance ticket sales means guaranteed donations. Make sure you let as many people as possible know about your event by providing information about buying tickets on Facebook and Twitter, your JustGiving page and posters in your workplace or around your local area. St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Let them eat cake Have a ‘Guess the weight of the cake’ contest. Just remember to weigh it first so you know who wins before you eat it! Friday night at the pub Invite everyone to a charity evening at your local pub. Be a quizmaster (you can download a quiz from the internet) and ask teams to pay to take part. Get local businesses to donate the prizes and hold a raffle to boost your fundraising total. Hair today gone tomorrow Get sponsored to shave off your hair or dye it pink. You’ll be amazed at how much you can raise. Sweet charity Guess the number of sweets in the jar – ask everyone to pay to play and the winner gets all the sweets! No smoking beyond this point! Chocolate, alcohol, smoking – whatever your vice, get sponsored to give it up, even if it’s only for a month. St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Challenge yourself Great South Run London marathon Wing walk Abseil Tandem Skydive / parachute jump The Black Legend Sportive – Cycling on the Hungerford / Wiltshire border 20th March 2016 Bowood House Super Sprint Duathlon October Run or Dye – running Kings Park Bournemouth Dorset The original Somerset 8km run – Bridgewater Somerset Sally Sea Dog Triathlon – Boscombe Dorset Chippenham half marathon – Wiltshire The 5k MoRun Ashton Court Bristol Raise money on line Virgin money Giving To make fundraising easier we’ve signed up with Virgin Money Giving. It’s an easy to use not-for-profit online fundraising service. St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Using Virgin Money Giving will help us get the most out of our fundraising activities and make sure that the money raised goes to where it is needed most. For our supporters it’s simple to set up your own fundraising page. Click below for some simple tips. https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/assets/pdf/Our-Charityneeds-You-Flyer.pdf Gift Aid Under the Government’s Gift Aid scheme, Wiltshire Sight can reclaim the tax made on donations. This means that we can get 25 per cent more money, at no extra cost to you. So if you are a UK taxpayer, please fill in the Gift Aid section on the donation form. Other ways to support us If you want to donate to Wiltshire Sight, whilst ensuring that you pay less tax, the following options are here for you! Support us through: Straight from your wages or pension through a Payroll Giving scheme Land, property or shares In your will This also applies to sole traders and partnerships. There are different rules for limited companies. St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Legacy Wiltshire Sight almost entirely relies on the generosity of the general public to fund its services. Leaving us a gift in your Will, however large or small, will help to provide a full range of support services to people who are registered blind and partially sighted. We are often a lifeline for individuals coming to terms with losing their sight. By remembering us in your Will you can ensure that this essential help continues into the future. So once you’ve remembered the people you care about, don’t forget Wiltshire Sight. Wiltshire Sight lotto For just £2 per month not only have you a chance to win the monthly draw, but you will be financially supporting people who are living with sight loss. We have made it as simple as possible. Our website has a downloadable file for you to complete safely and securely and return to us! We can then acknowledge your support and issue you with your membership number for the year. That’s it! The draw takes place on the last Friday of each month and we notify the winner! It’s as easy as that! For further details, please either call the office for a hard copy of the form or alternatively please go to our website. Regular giving Why regular giving is so important People who give regularly to Wiltshire Sight provide ongoing support for information, advice and guidance and a wide range of services. St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Regular monthly donations help us confidently plan ahead and contribute to eye health/education in the long term. It is also one of the most cost-effective ways to support Wiltshire Sight. How regular giving works Regular giving is an easy and flexible way to support Wiltshire Sight on an ongoing basis. Each month your chosen amount is automatically debited from your credit card or bank account. You can increase, decrease or cancel your monthly donation at any time. Donations over £2 are tax deductible. At the end of the financial year you'll receive a statement to assist you with your tax return. What your gift does Your regular gift helps improve lives every day of the year. With your generous support we can fund more lifesaving research and health programs. Corporate support We can work with you and your team to build a partnership that is tailored specifically to your interests and business needs. We have a wealth of different opportunities to suit business of all sizes! From: Employee engagement Strategic Partnerships Sponsorship events Charity of the year Match giving For further information please call Jo Young on 01380 739113 St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Celebration Giving Ask loved ones to donate to Wiltshire Sight instead of gifts and support more people living with sight loss Choose your celebration - it could be anything from a birthday or anniversary to a wedding or christening. Personalise with photos and details of your occasion. Share with friends and family. Know that your financial support really will make a difference Have lots of fun but stay safe Raffles Depending on the type of raffle, you may need a licence. Check out the guidelines on our website. Collections If you plan to hold a collection on private property, such as a pub or shopping centre, you need to gain permission from the owner or manager. If you collect on the street you must get a permit from the local authority for the area you wish to collect in. See our collection guidelines here. St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Other points to remember Let us know about the event you’re are planning and we can make sure you’re properly supported. If you’re having entertainment or selling alcohol at your event, these may need a license - check this out before your event. If you would like to use the Wiltshire Sight logo on anything contact the local fundraising team for advice as we need to approve all uses of our logo. Health and safety Safety advice varies depending on the event you’re planning and where it will be held. For more information about keeping your event safe and legal, head to our website. Wiltshire Sight doesn’t accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury as a result of your fundraising event or activity. It’s essential you make sure your event is safe for all concerned. Logo We have a ‘Wiltshire Sight’ logo for our fundraisers and supporters to use. If you would like to use this logo please use the contact details in this Wiltshire Sight pack and ask us to email the logo to you. Please make it clear that you are raising funds in support of Wiltshire Sight and that you are not an actual representative of the charity. Posters We have standard posters which can be customised for your event. Copies can be downloaded from the Wiltshire Sight website. St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Utilising the press Wiltshire Sight has access to all the press in Wiltshire and Swindon. We also have twitter and Facebook feeds that we utilize on a daily basis. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any support in advertising your event. Volunteer People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some it offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them. For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Regardless of the motivation, what unites them all is that they find it both challenging and rewarding. Below are some of the reasons people choose to volunteer. For some it provides an opportunity to: Give something back to Wiltshire Sight that has impacted on a person's life, either directly or indirectly Make a difference to the lives of others Help others less fortunate or without a voice Feel valued and part of a team Spend quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle Gain confidence and selfesteem St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 For some, volunteering can be a route to employment, or a chance to try something new which may lead to a career change. From this perspective, volunteering can be a way of: Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience Developing existing skills and knowledge Enhancing a CV Improving one's employment prospects Gaining an accreditation Using one's professional skills and knowledge to benefit others (usually described as pro bono) For others, volunteering appeals because of its social benefits. These include: Meeting new people and making new friends A chance to socialise Getting to know the local community St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187 Wiltshire Sight For further details, help or support on fundraising, volunteering or upto-date information on our charities activities please contact us! St Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Tel 01380 723682 Email info@wiltshiresight.org www.wiltshiresight.org facebook.com/wiltssight @WiltsSight Wiltshire Sight is the trading name for Wiltshire Blind Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: St. Lucy’s Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2AT Registered Charity No. 1119462. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6060187