Fundraising
Carers FIRST currently receives funding from Essex and Lincolnshire County Councils, Medway Council, and the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Hackney, Newham & Haringey Councils and from Grants and Trusts. However, raising funds to run events and much needed respite activities for Carers remains challenging. We therefore rely on donations from groups and individuals as well as organised events.
If you would like to make a donation, or would like to get involved or organise a fundraising event, no matter how small or big, we would love to hear from you.
You can either use the “contact us” facility on this website, email fundraising@carersfirst.org.uk or call us on 0300 303 1555
There
are several ways you can support us:
Virgin Money Giving
This is a simple way to make one off or regular
donations to Carers FIRST through this site. Don’t forget if you are a UK tax
payer to tick the box so we can claim an additional 25p for every £ you donate.
Essex Lottery
Carers FIRST is now been approved as part of the Essex Lottery, you can support us by buying a ticket for £1. 50% of the ticket money will go directly to Carers FIRST, and you will have the chance to win £25,000. Funding will be used to celebrate, value and recognise the role of our carers by offering them day trips, social activities, meals out and luxury health and well-being sessions. For many caring is a rewarding and positive experience for others without the right help and support it can feel overwhelming. Please do sign up to the Lottery today to help unpaid carers across Essex.
Click here to visit our Essex Lottery page>>
Lincoln Lottery
Carers FIRST is now been approved as part of the Lincoln Lottery, you can support us by buying a ticket for £1. 50% of the ticket money will go directly to Carers FIRST, and you will have the chance to win £25,000. Funding will be used to celebrate, value and recognise the role of our carers by offering them day trips, social activities, meals out and luxury health and well-being sessions. For many caring is a rewarding and positive experience for others without the right help and support it can feel overwhelming. Please do sign up to the Lottery today to help Lincoln's unpaid carers. Thank you for your support and good luck!
Click here to visit our Lincoln Lottery page>>
South Kesteven Community Lottery
Carers FIRST is now been approved as part of the South Kesteven Community Lottery , you can support us by buying a ticket for £1. 50% of the ticket money will go directly to Carers FIRST, and you will have the chance to win £25,000. Funding will be used to celebrate, value and recognise the role of our carers by offering them day trips, social activities, meals out and luxury health and well-being sessions. For many caring is a rewarding and positive experience for others without the right help and support it can feel overwhelming. Please do sign up to the Lottery today to help Lincoln's unpaid carers. Thank you for your support and good luck!
Click here to visit our South Kesteven Community Lottery page>>
Co-op Membership
We're delighted to say that Carers FIRST has been selected to take part in the Co-op Local Community Fund.
Sign up to Co-op membership and choose us as your cause, 1% of what you spend on selected Co-op branded products and services will be donated to your chosen cause.
For more information or to sign up for Co-op membership click here>>
Easy Fundraising
Every time you shop online via
easyfundraising at one of the 3,300 retailers including John Lewis, Sainsbury’s
and Booking.com, a donation will be made to Carers FIRST, and it won’t cost you
an extra penny.
There are 3 easy steps -
1. Go to easyfundraising.org.uk and sign up for free. Now you have your account and you have chosen what good cause you are supporting you can do the second thing...
2. Start shopping. Every time you shop online, head to easyfundraising first. We have over 3,000 retailers on board, so simply pick the one you want to visit and start shopping.
3. Now the 3rd and best thing, after you've checked out, the retailer will make a free donation to your good cause and it won't cost you a penny extra!
All
you need to do is remember to come back to easyfundraising before you shop to
keep collecting donations.
For
more information please visit: www.easyfundraising.org.uk
Leaving a gift in your will
Any gift left to Carers FIRST in your
will, no matter how large or small, will help us to continue to provide much
needed support to those who look after a relative or friend.
Carers FIRST is extremely sympathetic regarding how your gift will be used. If you would like your gift used for a specific purpose or in a certain area please let us know and where possible we will ensure your wishes are carried out.