Get Involved
Organising a Fundraising Event for Stop Hate UK
The First Steps
Stop Hate UK welcome anyone who would like to organise a fundraising event to raise money for and support our cause. Your fundraising event could be anything, from a live music event to a raffle – it’s entirely up to you.
To help explain the aims of Stop Hate UK you are welcome to refer to the aims and objectives outlined on our website. Alternatively, you can contact Andrew Bolland at andrew@stophateuk.org to request a written outline of our work.
If you would like us to help promote your fundraising event via our website or facebook and twitter accounts, contact us at: info@stophateuk.org and we will be happy to help you.
Tips and Ideas
There are many different types of fundraising events you could organise. If you are struggling for inspiration, here are just a few ideas to get you started:
• Sponsored events, such as walking, running, cycling, swimming etc. For those looking for something less athletic, perhaps you could shave your head, wax your legs, or sit in a bath of custard?
• Sponsored “going without” days. You can be sponsored for what you do, but what about for what you don’t do? Perhaps you could raise money by going a week without eating chocolate, or a few days without showering?
• Live music or film night.
• Making Stop Hate UK your nominated charity at School or Work
• Organise a play.
• Raffle.
• Car boot sale.
• A contest, such as fancy dress or competitive eating.
• Busking.
• Selling handmade items. Maybe you are good at painting or sewing?
These events may be used to raise money by various means such as donations, sponsorship and entry fees. If you need any more help or advice, feel free to contact us.
Guidelines and Requirements
There are several rules and legalities that must be adhered to when organising a fundraising event.
Please contact your local authority to gain the appropriate license if you are considering any of the following forms of fundraising:
• House to house collections.
• Collecting money in the street or in a public place.
• Lottery prize draw or raffle.
• Organising public entertainment events.
• Organising an event where alcohol will be served.
It is important to note that whilst Stop Hate UK encourage and appreciate the support that comes from fundraising, we cannot accept liability for your activity or event.
Finally, Stop Hate UK will not be associated with any fundraising activity that:
• Contains any discriminatory content.
• Encourages violent, aggressive or disorderly behaviour.
• Is undertaken for commercial gain.
If you are promoting the event and wish to quote Stop Hate UK as being the beneficiary of the event, please contact info@stophateuk.org so we can check wording and images used in an appropriate way.
After Your Event
Once your event has taken place, please contact us to let us know how it went and to organise sending us the proceeds. The simplest ways are by cheque or bank transfer.
Thank you and the very best of luck in organising and running your event!
Scrutiny Panels
Do you live in Leeds or Sheffield? Do you want to be involved in scrutinising real life Hate Crime cases, and making recommendations about how the Police can investigate Hate Crimes better? Visit the scrutiny panels page for more information.
Donate to Stop Hate UK
Whenever you buy items via Every Click, a small percentage is donated to Stop Hate UK.
Become a member of Stop Hate UK
If you’d like to become a member of Stop Hate UK, please complete and return this form.
Volunteer for Stop Hate UK
Would you like to offer direct support to victims of Hate Crime? We need more volunteer helpline operators to answer phone calls, text messages, web chat and emails. You’ll receive full training, and you can volunteer from home. We are also looking for volunteers for other roles, depending on skills, experience and the needs of the organisation.
If you’d like to use your existing skills and experience to support our work, and can commit a few hours a week, complete this application form, or email info@stophateuk.org
Young people needed!
If you’re a young person aged 13 to19 living in Leeds and would like to get involved in our project, email andrew@stophateuk.org or phone Stop Hate UK’s office on 0113 293 5100. Click here for more details.
Get Involved in Merseyside
Want to give your opinion on how Merseyside Police operates?
Do you want to have a say on how the policies and procedures used by Merseyside Police affect the community?
Over the next 2 years, Stop Hate UK will be running consultation events with members of different communities in Merseyside to find out your views about Merseyside Police’s procedures and poli
cies.
To find out more information about these consultation events, email andrew@stophateuk.org or phone Stop Hate UK’s office on 0113 293 5100.
Stop Hate UK is a user of the disability symbol.
This means we are committed to;
- Employing disabled people.
- Ensuring disabled staff are fully supported in the workplace.
- All employees develop the appropriate level of disability awareness to fulfil these commitments.
