Fundraising Guide

CNTW Charity funded 63 projects between April 2024 to March 2025 across the North East and Cumbria, thanks to people like you!

£165,656 was spent improving patient spaces, purchasing musical instruments, sensory equipment, games, gym and sports equipment, craft materials, specialist seating and much more! 

Tips on getting started with your fundraiser. If you are not hosting an event, you can skip to tip 3.

1. Find a venue - Once you’ve decided how you’d like to fundraise, consider if you require a venue. When making enquiries, let the venue know that you’re fundraising for SHINE - you may be lucky enough to get a discount or freebie!
2. Make a plan - Planning will help your fundraiser run smoothly - think about making a to do list with deadlines. What do you need for your event/fundraiser?
3. Promote - Set up an online fundraising page and spread the word on social media! Share your fundraiser with your friends, family and colleagues. If you’re fundraising at a venue, ask if you can stick some posters up ahead of the event.

Get in touch with our team and we'll be happy to help promote your fundraiser.

When fundraising, make it clear that you are fundraising ‘in support of’ SHINE or a specific fund and that your activities have not been organised by our charity directly.

Please do not use our charity logo or Trust name without permission from our team

Funds raised on JustGiving are automatically received by the charity. If you have raised money in person, you can deposit this in person, online through JustGiving or by bank transfer. 

If you are raising money for a specific fund, please let us know when making your donation in person or online.

Our charity cannot assume any liability for your event or for any individuals participating in it. If your event involves the general public, please seek guidance regarding public liability insurance.

There are strict regulations governing all lotteries and raffles, so please adhere to these guidelines when conducting your auction or raffle. For further details, check the Fundraising Regulator or Gambling Commission websites.

During your fundraising activities, you may handle personal data. It is your responsibility to ensure that any data you possess complies with the Data Protection Act 2018. Remember to securely store and protect any data, avoid retaining it longer than necessary, and refrain from sharing information without consent.

Gift Aid can only be claimed for individual donations and cannot be applied to group contributions or collections. Additional information is available on the government website.

When dealing with cash, prioritise its safety and security. Always assign at least two individuals to count and transport cash, and deposit it to your local cashiers office promptly.

Exercise caution when handling food and ensure proper labeling. The Food Standards Agency offers guidelines for safely preparing, handling, and cooking food.

If your fundraising involves children, take extra precautions. Ensure adequate adult supervision and obtain permission from parents or guardians before capturing or sharing photos.

Please ensure you follow the Code of Fundraising Practice. You can find this on the Fundraising Regulator website.