Need inspiration?

Whether you’re hosting a quiz night or bake sale, shaving your head or jumping out of a plane, we are here to help and support you with your fundraising ideas.

Top tips for making your fundraising page successful.

• Tell your story – personalised fundraising pages typically raise more, so explain why you’re fundraising for WSF, why you’re taking on the challenge/fundraising, and how important it is to you.
• Set a target – pages with a target raise 75% more than those without one!
• Up your target – if you reach your target, up it!
• Set the trend – make the first donation yourself or ask your family/friends to donate to your page first. They’ll likely be generous, and it’ll encourage others to donate too.
• Keep your page updated – post regular updates, whether that’s photos or videos, and let your supporters know how you’re getting on.
• Thank your supporters – when your fundraiser is over, don’t forget to thank all your sponsors and let them know the final fundraising total.  

Other fundraising tips

• Enquire about match funding at work – many companies will match what you raise so speak to your employer.
• Ask sponsors to Gift Aid donations if they are UK tax payers – this means that the WSF receives an extra 25p for every £1 donated and it doesn’t cost you or your sponsors any extra.
• Spread the word at work – email your colleagues, share your fundraising efforts on internal work platforms, and ask to include your fundraising page in a company newsletter or blog. Your colleagues will be more likely to support and follow your progress!
• Contact a local paper or news website – your local media could spread the word and if you have a story behind your fundraising, they’ll more likely be interested! Even a local community newsletter could help.
• Good old word of mouth – spread the word whilst out and about amongst your friends, family, and in schools and shops.

Download resources

Here are some resources to help you get started on your fundraising journey:

Celebrate on Social Media

Make sure you are following us on Facebook & Instagram so you can re-share our content and tag us in yours so we can share it.

Facebook: Williams Syndrome Foundation UK                                                         TikTok: @williams.syndromeuk
Twitter: @WSF_UK
Instagram: @WSF_UK
LinkedIn: Williams Syndrome Foundation

Remember to always use the hashtags:

#WilliamsSyndrome #WilliamsSyndromeAwareness #WilliamsSyndromeFoundation #WSF

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How to pay in your money

Online 

All donations sent through your Just Giving page will come directly to us, so there’s no need to chase up donation money. Plus any money that comes through after your event is over will come straight to us as well.

Bank Transfer

Sort Code: 40-52-40

Account Number: 00023062

Please email us at enquiries@williams-syndrome.org.uk to tell us about your payment so we can confirm receipt and send you a thank you letter. 

By Post 

Please make cheques payable to ‘Williams Syndrome Foundation’. 
Please post cheques to:

Williams Syndrome Foundation

Box 103, 5 Charter House

Lord Montgomery Way

Portsmouth

P01 2SN

If you are a taxpayer, please fill out a Gift Aid Form if you haven’t done so already and post it along with your cheque.

Our fundraising promise

Click the link below to view our fundraising promise before starting your fundraising event. 

Fundraising – Important Information for all Fundraisers 

Please read our fundraising guidelines prior to your event.