Fundraise

YLF aim to raise over £500,000 a year to enable us to continue meeting the demand for our services.

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Fundraising for YLF

Fundraising for YLF is a fun and gratifying way of supporting our work. We need your support to help us change lives.

Be it as an individual or in a team, there have been many ways in which people have supported and fundraised for us.

We help you to prepare for and promote your challenge and have a team who will be dedicated to supporting you throughout your fundraising journey. We cannot wait to hear from you!

Step-By-Step Fundraising

Set Yourself a Challenge

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Schools, groups, businesses and individuals can all support YLF by setting themselves a challenge such as a sponsored walk,  or simply by hosting an event such as a coffee morning. You can even set yourself a fundraising target so your supporters can help you reach it. Plan your date, actions and prepare for your challenge! Contact us if you would like to discuss your ideas, view our Fundraising Pack for more details or see the next step to set up a fundraising page.

Raising Money & Sponsorships

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Once you have organised your challenge or event, you can set up your very own online fundraising page via Enthuse, our trusted online giving platform, where your supporters can sponsor you. The money is all handled online and comes direct to YLF for your convenience.  To set up a fundraising page on our Enthuse platform, you will need a valid email address, information about your event/challenge or why you are fundraising, and a photo to really bring it to life! Ta-da! You are ready to go! Use your fundraising page link with friends and family direct or on social media.

See who is currently fundraising and what other campaigns we raising funds for by visiting our Enthuse platform here!

If you are ready to create a fundraising page, set it up here!

If you are holding an event and collecting entry fees/donations in cash, we are happy to receive the final amount collected as a cheque or by BACS.

Support from YLF

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YLF will always help by promoting your event or challenge on our social media platforms to encourage our followers to support you.

You will also have a designated member of the team to help you throughout your fundraising journey. For example they supply you with marketing materials you may want to distribute to your supporters.

We can also provide you with any t-shirts or kit you need to ensure you represent YLF effectively. We are always available for any questions you may have along the way.

Making a Difference

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The money you raise always goes straight to our frontline work which means the young people we support will benefit directly from your fundraising event. If there is a specific project or service you want to select to receive your fundraised money then just let us know.

We will make sure you are thanked and updated on where your money has been spent so you know that you have truly made a difference.

Our Fundraising Promise

We value the support and commitment our fundraisers give and in return we want to show our appreciation to you. We promise:

  • To be clear, honest and open about what we do and how fundraised money is spent
  • To get your consent when obtaining personal data or photos, protect these and not pass them on
  • To be respectful, adapt our approach depending on your needs and never pressurise you to do more
  • To provide you with a named staff member to support you throughout your fundraising journey
  • To comply with the law as it applies to charities and fundraising

Fundraising Regulator

We are registered with The Fundraising Regulator and agree to abide by charity and fundraising laws and comply with fundraising standards.

This means we are open, honest and use your fundraised money exactly how we say we will. We even give you the choice of selecting a particular project you would like your money put towards if you want to.

Gift Aid

Gift aiding your donation means it will be worth 25% more to us at no additional cost to you. Gift Aid is a scheme operated by HM Revenue and Customs allowing charities to claim the basic rate tax on a donation made by a UK taxpayer.

Gift Aid is automatically claimed through our direct online donation form and through any individual YLF fundraising pages. Other donations can be gift aided by completing a Gift Aid Declaration. Please send completed forms to our YLF office.

What Next?

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Donate

Make an online donation today

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Events

See what events you can join in with

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Our Stories

Hear the stories from young people who we have supported