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Who we are
Beatson Cancer Charity supports people affected by cancer, every step of the way. We make the journey easier by transforming the way cancer care is funded and delivered. We provide services, as well as funding specialists, research, and education to invest in a better future for cancer patients and their families.
From the hospital wards, right to the heart of the communities that The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre serves, we believe everyone should experience cancer with care, with love and with hope. We are with our patients and their families for every step of the journey.
beatsoncancercharity.org
where your money goes
We support The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre’s commitment to advancing clinical excellence in all areas.
With the money you help bring into our charity, it allows us to enhance cancer patients’ sense of wellbeing and their capacity to self-manage their condition.
It also helps us provide practical support that can help to transform how patients and their families cope through treatment.
Finally, we are committed to funding world class scientific research that has the potential to save lives in Scotland and beyond.
With the money that you raise, you become part of the movement that supports Beatson Cancer Charity and the work that we do for those affected by cancer.
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getting started
If you simply need a sponsor form or would like some support with online donation pages e.g. JustGiving, our team can guide you through all of this.
Don’t forget that personal donations can also be Gift aided, enabling us to claim a further 25p per £1 donated at no extra cost to the person donating.
To claim Gift Aid on your donation, the charity will ask you to complete a Gift Aid Declaration Form. This requires:
• Your name and address
• You to declare that you pay tax in the UK of an amount at least equal to the donation you are making (those who pay no tax shouldn’t use the Gift Aid scheme)
• Your signature (or a box ticked if it’s online) and the date
Need more advice? You can find further fundraising advice on handling money or organising raffles and street collections at ciof.org.uk/guidance-and-resources Please note.there are strict laws relating to lotteries and raffles.
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gift aid
What is Gift Aid? Gift Aid is one of the most important government initiatives for charities since it offers the potential for charities to increase their fundraising by up to 25%.
Gift Aid is a government scheme that lets charities claim tax relief on the donations that you make to them. Anyone that is a UK taxpayer can agree to gift aid at no extra cost to themselves!
+ We get an extra 25p for every pound donated at no extra cost to the donor!
give as you shop!
Did you know that you are now able to give back to charity when you shop online for necessities? You can do this via shopping donation platforms such as Easy Fundraising and Give as You Live. Both work in similar ways! You access them before you start shopping, choose Beatson Cancer Charity as your beneficiary, then they will track your purchase and donate a percentage of that shop to the charity. These platforms cost you nothing to go through and you do not pay for the donation, a great tool to also promote to friends and family!
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promoting your event
We can give you some expert hints and tips about the best ways to spread the word about your fundraising activity online and in your local area. Why not contact your local paper/magazine and tell them all about it? Also, don’t forget to harness the power of the internet to spread the net even wider.
PS. Don’t forget to tag us across socials during your fundraiser!
If you want to create your own promotional materials, please contact us for our latest fundraising logo and brand guidelines!
@BeatsonCancerCharity @beatsoncancercharity Beatson Cancer Charity
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after your event
To donate or pay in funds once all your fundraising is complete, please get in touch with us to find out the best and safest way to do this.
Once your donation has been received, we can organise a cheque presentation for those who would like to come by our office – or we can always come to you!
At Beatson Cancer Charity, we love to see photos/videos from all the great events going on and may even feature them on our website and/or social media. If you are happy to share photos/videos and news about your event with us, please send as much information as possible to fundraising@beatsoncancercharity.org
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Host a movie night at a local space
stuck for ideas? fun ways to fundraise for beatson cancer
What fundraising activity is best suited to you?
Make sure your event is safe as well as fun. Visit us online for more information.
Office events such as a dress down day or sports day event
Picnic party
Quiz night
You can’t go wrong with this fundraising classic!
Swap shop / Skydive
Tuck shop / Tough Mudder
Ultra Challenge Series: Walk, jog or run 25km, 50km or even 100km!
V – Virtual fundraising: Online auction
W – Walking challenges such as our Off the Beatson Track 10k!
X – X marks the spot
Scavenger hunt!
Y – Yoga / YPI
(The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative)
Z – Zumbathon / Zipline
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extra resources –downloads and more
Beatson Cancer Charity Tops
Everyone who joins #TeamBeatson on our fundraising journey is welcome to a free, bright yellow Beatson Cancer Charity t-shirt. Whether you are organising your own event or joining thousands of others at an organised, national challenge such as the Great Scottish Run – we can’t wait to see you representing the charity in your new t-shirt!
Fundraising materials
From posters, balloons and banners to sponsorship forms, t-shirts and more; we have all the branded materials you may need to support your event. You can also check out our free, branded downloads by heading to www.beatsoncancercharity.org/ fundraisingmaterials/
We are extremely grateful that you have chosen to fundraise for us. Be sure to visit our website or to get in touch with our fundraising team for any further support and to keep us up to date with your efforts!
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community fundraising
Every community is affected by cancer in one way or another, which is why we have our own dedicated team members for all things community fundraising. Our community fundraisers love to visit local schools, groups and more, to deliver talks on how our charity supports those living with cancer, and ways that you can get involved in the work that we do. We can even organise a visit from our very own mascot – Bella Beatson!
From a simple coffee morning, to skydives and race nights, every penny you raise helps us to support a friend, neighbour or relative to make their cancer journey easier. If your school, college, or local sports group would like to find out more about partnering with us, please get in touch.
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corporate fundraising
There are many great and easy ways for corporates to get involved with our charity.
Corporate fundraising is a term for gaining funding through commercial partnerships for a good cause. It can also be part of a corporate social responsibility programme (CSR) that supports projects suggested by staff or partners. There are many ways that your business, or a business that you work for, can support Beatson Cancer Charity. Whether this is by choosing us as your charity of the year, sponsoring our social events or by offering matched funding and payroll giving. All our company partnerships receive an allocated BCC fundraiser to help them with their fundraising journey.
You can also be the latest company to join our 1000 club, which is open to both corporate and community groups. By taking part in the 1000 club, you will be agreeing to come together as a team to help raise £1,000 (or more!) for Beatson Cancer Charity. £1,000 is an amount that could help fund a variety of services including Wellbeing, Innovation, Funded Posts and Research.
If you would like to find out more about how your company can support us through either your own fundraisers, or by sponsoring our official events, please email: fundraising@beatsoncancercharity.org
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keep in touch and stay involved
At Beatson Cancer Charity, we want to hear the stories behind why you have chosen to support us, and about the fantastic fundraising events you are taking part in or planning. From the moment you decide to take on a challenge, we want to be part of the journey with you until you reach your final goal.
We offer cheque presentations, shout outs on our social media platforms and can even guide you in the direction of press coverage if that is something you would be interested in.
No story is ever too small! Get in touch with us today and tell us what you are doing to help us support those effected by cancer: fundraising@beatsoncancercharity.org
Don’t forget to tag us across socials so we can keep up to date with your brilliant efforts! You can also join the buzz by using the hashtag #TeamBeatson!
Ready for your next challenge? We would love for you to stay involved. Why not check out our wide range of social events and organised challenges!
We would love to see you at our annual events such as Off the Beatson Track! Head to beatsoncancercharity. org/get-involved to find out more
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(faqs) frequently asked questions ?
1. Q My place of work provides match funding, how do we go about this? W hat are your bank details for making a bacs payment?
Answer: Our fundraising team will provide you with our bank details together w ith a unique reference identifying you as the recipient of the donation. Each company’s match-funding policy is different; however, we work with the company contact to ensure the correct paperwork is made available and signed off.
2. Q I am looking for a donation bucket to be collected. Is this possible?
Answer: We are happy to give buckets to anyone who needs one to aid their f undraising. We will issue a letter of authority which confirms the person accepts r esponsibility for keeping the bucket(s) safe and making sure they are returned t o us.
3. Q I’m taking part in a running challenge and would like to wear a BCC top. W here can I buy one?
Answer: Our Beatson Cancer Charity t-shirts and running tops are FREE to everyone that is fundraising for us, no matter the challenge or event! Please email fundraising@beatsoncancercharity.org to request a t-shirt in your size.
4. Q How do I receive my fundraising items?
Answer: We can post most items such as our t-shirts, but donation buckets need to b e collected and returned to our Glasgow office. You can also download fundraising materials such as posters via our website.
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Do you still have some questions?
Don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team at BCC!
5. Q How do I approach businesses for raffle prizes?
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1. Prove you are genuine. Once you’ve confirmed a date and venue for your event, our fundraising team can provide you with a letter of authority to support your request for support and prizes.
2. Make your request personal. If you have time, find out the name of the person you are contacting (maybe it’s on their website, if not just phone up the business and find out who to send the letter to). Addressing someone by their name means that you recognise them personally and can help get your request noticed!
3. Make your request relevant. Tell the business owner why you think a prize from them would be perfect for your event.
4. Tell the owner about the event. Saying that the business’ logo can also be on a programme or displayed on the prize table for everyone to see, may help the owner feel they are getting some business benefit beyond the pride of supporting a worthy cause.
6. Q Do I need to transfer the money from JustGiving over?
Answer: No, if you have set up a JustGiving page for your fundraising activity, the money comes directly to us.
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thank you for...
"Helping fund the wellbeing centre, where I can relax before my chemo."
"Making it possible for me to access free support during a difficult & lonely time."
"Supporting the charity that helped save my son’s life."
Beatson Cancer Charity
The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 OYN
"Supporting the charity that is helping fund our life changing research and trials."
Office: 0141 212 0505
Email: info@beatsoncancercharity.org
Online: www.beatsoncancercharity.org
Facebook: beatsoncancercharity
Twitter: beatson_charity
Instagram: beatsoncancercharity
Beatson Cancer Charity, Registered in Scotland as a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee. Company Number SC461242. Scottish Charity Number SC044442.
