Thank you for choosing to fundraise in aid of Shelter. Your support helps fight against unsafe housing and homelessness.
What does it mean to fundraise ‘in aid of’ Shelter?
An 'in aid of' fundraiser means you are raising money for Shelter independently, not as an official representative or employee of the charity.
'A volunteer acting in aid of an organisation should have no authority to act in its name, and it should be clear that the volunteer is simply raising funds for the organisation but acting in his or her own capacity. An organisation will not be responsible for the volunteer's acts.' (Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice)
Using Shelter's logo and brand
We have free fundraising resources available for your event.
We can provide an ‘in aid of Shelter’ logo for your fundraising materials. Please ensure:
all of your fundraising communications clearly show you are acting in aid of Shelter, not representing the charity
you do not enter into contracts or commitments on Shelter’s behalf
Planning your fundraising event
if you are under 18, ask a parent or guardian to register and oversee your fundraising
keep your fundraising non-political
do not undertake activities that put Shelter’s reputation at risk
contact Shelter before approaching celebrities, press, or companies
Maximising donations with Gift Aid
boost your cash donations by asking your sponsors to fill out a sponsorship form, helping you make a bigger impact with your fundraising efforts
ensure you return this form to the Community Fundraising team
when fundraising through online platforms like JustGiving, donors can add Gift Aid to their donation online
Handling and sending fundraising money
If you are handling offline sponsorship money or collections, ensure you comply with our Cash Handling Policy by:
ensuring two trusted persons are present when accessing funds and counting
informing us of any expense deductions in advance
notifying us when you have sent the funds by emailing community@shelter.org.uk sending all funds to Shelter within two weeks of your event, using the reference ‘CFR’ and your name
Payment details
Payments can be made via BACS:
Shelter National Campaign for Homeless People Ltd.
Sorting Code: 30-00-02
Account Number: 01167206
Reference: CFR <Insert name/Shelter reference>
Or by cheque:
Payable to: Shelter
Address:
Shelter - FAO Community Fundraising
88 Old St,
London
EC1V 9HU
Once your fundraising activity has ended, please contact the team to arrange the return of any Shelter-branded collection buckets or tins.
Raffles and lotteries at your event
you do not need a licence if your raffle starts and finishes on the same day
all tickets must be sold at the same price, and the draw must happen before the event ends
cash prizes are not allowed
take extra care to protect children and vulnerable people
visit the Gambling Commission for guidance on raffles and lotteries
if you’re running multi-day or multi-venue raffles, email community@shelter.org.uk for advice
Health and safety guidance
carry out a risk assessment to ensure everyone attending your event is safe
visit the St John Ambulance website for first aid advice
Need help with your fundraising?
Do you have a question or need some support with your fundraising? Please email our team at community@shelter.org.uk or call 0300 330 1234. We’re happy to help.