Fundraising Pack

Fundraising Pack
Your fundraising will help us reach more vulnerable young people across
the UK, helping them find hope and stay safe in times of distress and
despair – and we’re thrilled to have you on board!
“ Fundraising for PAPYRUS has
been an absolute pleasure!”
(Registered charity no. 1070896)
- Sophie, Wigan
What your fundraising means…
As the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide in the UK,
we rely on fundraising and donations to keep our services running.
“
A young man rang the PAPYRUS helpline, HOPELineUK, intent on saying
goodbye. By listening to his concerns and talking to him, he agreed that we
ought to get him some help right now and keep him safe… A few weeks later,
we received a call from the same young man:
don’t want to give my name but I just
“ Iwant
to say thank you to the person who got
the police. They found me with the
helicopter. … I still have bad days but I know
where you are if it gets to that stage again.
’’
Now he is back with his
support network and has
found the confidence to
share his most anxious
and suicidal thoughts
with some of his family
and others who can help
him stay safe.*
’’
*The caller’s details have been changed in line with our confidentiality policy
PAPYRUS believes suicide need not be the inevitable outcome of feeling
suicidal and that with the right help, support and advice, together we
can save young lives.
Your help allows us to keep our services running, offering a life line to
young people at risk of suicide and creating suicide safer communities
across the UK.
How your money helps
As a small charity, the money you raise has a huge impact on the
difference we are able to make as we work towards
suicide-safer communities across the UK.
Here are just some of the ways your contributions can help to save young lives.
£15
£50
can pay for one 20 minute call to help a
young person in distress overcome their
pain and stay safe
can keep our helpline, text and email
services running for over an hour
can cover the cost of training someone
in suicide intervention skills
£200
£350
would allow a trained mental health worker from PAPYRUS to deliver
5 suicide prevention class room lessons to students and teacher
0
£100
£200
0
would help us deliver 10 suicideTALK sessions to those who
work with or care for young people, enabling them recognise
and respond to suicidal behaviour
would keep our helpline, HOPELineUK, alongside our text and
email support services open for vulnerable young people and
those around them for an entire week.
Which fundraiser is for you?
Whether you’re a veteran fundraiser or a beginner in the game, we’re sure
you’ll find plenty of hints, tips and ideas to make for a fantastic fundraiser.
Whatever you choose to do our fundraising team is on hand to support you
along the way.
You may have an idea in mind or are looking for some inspiration, either way,
the next few pages are designed to help you find the fundraiser that’s right
for you. We’ve also thrown in some tried and tested fundraising tips to help
get your event off to a flying start!
Once you’ve decided what you’d like to do, just fill in the registration form
and send it back to us. We’ll be in touch with your Fundraiser’s Toolkit and of
course we’re always on hand to discuss any plans that you may already have
too and support you along the way.
Event Hosting
Hosting an event is a great
way to get your friends and
community involved, and to
raise awareness of suicide
prevention. It’s a great way
to use a personal interest or
to gather a group to raise
funds together!
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Comedy Nig
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Dr
Fancy
Karaok
e Night
Barn Dance
Making the most out of
your event
Have you thought
about what you might
be able to get donated
for free? Venue hire?
Raffle prizes?
Entertainment?
‘Punk Yourself Happy’ Gig night , Stafford
Super Sporty Supporters
From pushing yourself to the ultimate physical challenge or spending a day
with family and friends in the lovely British countryside, sports events of all
shapes and sizes are a great way to achieve a personal goal and
raise some vital funds along the way;
Maratho
n
3 Peaks Challe
Mudrunner
Triathlon
nge
Overseas Adventu
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Golf
day
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Football To
Local 10K Run
Land’s End to John O’Groats Cycle
Lots of companies
support their
employees with their
fundraising— ask us
about match funding
In 2011 286 under the age of 35 took their own life in Scotland. That's 286 too
“high
and that is why I ran a mile for each of them.
The challenge was testing, especially given my sweet tooth and love of beer but
I’m glad I did it for the thousands who feel like they are constantly running uphill on their own. The money I raised for PAPYRUS was my way making sure
those who face the darkest battles every day have the help and support often
needed to find hope and stay safe.
’’
- Simon Barnett , Aberdeen
Fabulous Foodie Fundraisers
Foodie fundraisers never fail to draw in the crowds, whether you’re hosting
afternoon tea with the neighbours or a more extravagant dinner party. Using
food to bring friends, family and colleagues together to learn more about a
the cause they are supporting is a brilliant idea and by recruiting a few extra
helpers, you don’t even have to do all the work!
Party
Mad Hatter ’s Tea
Bake Sale
Wine Tasting
Ladies Lunch
Safari Supper
Themed Dinn
er Party
wanted to fundraise for PAPYRUS because in the past they helped me save
“myI best
friend’s life. We decided to hold a cake sale and had an amazing time
baking and selling our yummy cakes—in fact we had a good old giggle!
But more than that, my fundraising was a way of saying thank you and I know
that what I have raised so far will help prevent suicides in the future.
’’
Sophie – Wigan
Bake Sale Tip!
Why not ask for
donations rather than
pricing the cakes? We
can then can claim gift
aid, adding up to 25%
to your fundraising
total!
Bold and Brave!
If you’re looking for something which will
really get your heart racing or raise a few
eyebrows, why not consider taking on one of
the challenges below. And if you’re feeling a
bit daunted by the prospect, why not
organise a group challenge to involve your
friends and family too, you can all provide a
bit of moral support!
Sky Dive
Sponsored Wax-a-thon Charity Gum
ball Rall
y
lk
Abseil
Bungee J
Firewa
ump
Visit our the fundraising page on our website to find out about events near you
and how to register. Alternatively you can speak to a member of the
fundraising team about a challenge that takes your fancy!
PAPYRUS can send you
sponsorship forms and help
you to put together an
online fundraising page.
Don’t forget to take those all
important photos!
To post on your social media
and to send to us!
Why not set yourself
a fundraising target
and we will help you
to work towards it?
Student & RAG Fundraising
Fundraising can be a fantastic way of getting your friends together, doing
something completely different and meeting new people and learning new
skills along the way.
By fundraising at university,
either with a few friends or
through your Student Union
and RAG, you’ll also be raising
vital awareness about the
services which exist for those
who may be struggling to cope
with life right now.
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ket Collection
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RAG
Speed Dating
Masquerade Ball In
ter-hall Competiti
on
Jail Break
Nominate PAPYRUS!
Every RAG has a different
application process, but generally
support charities selected by
students. Why not rally support
for PAPYRUS for 1000’s of young
people across the UK?
Fundraising at Work
Supporting your chosen cause at work is a super way to bring the team
together, get to know your colleagues better and have a bit of fun too. From
nominating your chosen charity to become Charity of the Year to running a
simple monthly sweepstake, there are plenty of ways to
fundraise from 9-5!
Dress Down
pics
Office Olym
Days
Lock Up T
h
Cake Competition
e Boss
We voted to fundraise for PAPYRUS in our head office after it was put
“ forward
by one of our colleagues, who had seen how much of a support the
charity had been when a friend lost their brother to suicide.
Everyone got behind the cause and we
had great support from our suppliers
and colleagues in pulling together a
bumper set of prizes for a raffle. We
also ran a ‘Make your own Lampshade’
class in our staff cafe which was a
brilliant opportunity to get people
together for a fun evening with the
added bonus of raising money. It was
great to be able to support a charity
that’s smaller than most, and enable
them to be able to keep on providing
such a valuable service.
’’
Jenny – Cath Kidston Ltd, London
Could your business host one of our collection
tins for 3, 6 or 12 months?
Registering your event
Once you’ve decided what you’d like to do, simply complete the Event
Registration Form included in this pack and return it to us at the address on
the form.
We’ll be back in touch to confirm your event details and to provide you with
your Fundraiser’s Toolkit to help you make the very most of your fundraising.
If you have any questions in the meantime or would like to discuss any ideas
you have for fundraising, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’d be
delighted to hear from you.
Fundraising Team
Press Office
PAPYRUS
T: 0208 943 5343
67 Bewsey Street, Warrington,
WA2 7JQ
E: pressoffice@papyrus-uk.org
T: 01925 572 444
E: fundraising@papyrus-uk.org
@papyrus_tweets
PAPYRUSUK
Thank you for fundraising!