Fundraise for Home-Start
Fundraising is a vital source of income. Find inspiration, and learn about the different ways you can donate.
The emotional, physical and psychological cost for children experiencing tragedy, hardship and neglect is immense and can last a life-time.
The need for our work is acute and growing. In the UK right now:
- 6 million children live in severe poverty
- 93,000 children live in care – an increase of 10,000 in 10 years
- 1 in 10 children aged between 5 and 16 have a mental health problem
- 2 million children are regular witnesses to severe forms of domestic violence
You can help us change a child’s life
We believe that the best possible start in life for a child begins at home with their family. A nurturing, loving, stable family and home environment strongly determines a child’s future life chances. Children whose parents are struggling to cope can miss out on the love, routine and support that are vital for their future.
When children face severe illness, or disability, when their mother has postnatal depression, when their father loses a job and spirals into debt and mental ill health or alcohol abuse, when they are in shocking housing or their family is threatened with losing their home… our volunteers want to be there for them – to help them and their whole family until they can cope again. We want to reach each child in their vital early years so they can have the best possible start in life. Very often we are the last chance they have.
Home-Start depends heavily on donations from people like you to fund our work with parents and children. Everyone needs help at some time in their life… please help us to make a difference to a child’s life today.
We need to raise £30,000this year
Can you help us?
Every penny raised goes towards keeping our service running so that we continue to be there for families in need across Kincardine & the Mearns.
- Fundraising progress this year: 35%
One-off donation
To make a one-off donation, click here to be taken to our giving website.
Direct Debit donations
We are fortunate enough to have some wonderful supporters who donate to us on a monthly basis by direct debit. If you would like to donate in this way, please follow this link
AmazonSmile: donate while you shop online
Home-Start Kincardine is registered with AmazonSmile. By selecting Home-Start Kincardine as your designated charity, every time you shop, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the value of your order to us. It’s quick and easy to set up, and if you bookmark the link to AmazonSmile instead of Amazon on your devices, you only have to do it once. We would love your support. Why not do it now while you are thinking of it? Here’s the link: AmazonSmile
Easy Fundraising: donate while you shop online
This is a free and simple way for UK schools, charities, sports clubs, community groups and other good causes to raise money from everyday online shopping
Every time you buy something online with a participating retailer, to say ‘thank you’ they’ll give a donation to Home-Start Kincardine or any cause you choose
Retailers in the scheme include Argos, John Lewis, Debenhams, M+S … the list is almost endless!
Click here to get to our page on the EasyFundraising website.
Set up a fundraising event
Many people have participated in events to help raise vital funds for our work.
If you have an idea for an event, please contact office@homestartkincardine.org
Fundraise in celebration
It’s your Birthday!
If you’re tired of receiving socks and smellies, or want to give your loved ones a different way to mark a big celebration with you, why not ask them to make a donation to Home- Start Kincardine instead?
Not only will this save you having to come up with present ideas, it’s a wonderful way for you (and the present buyer!) to make a big difference to children and parents who feel overwhelmed or exhausted by the stresses and difficulties of everyday life.
Getting married?
Congratulations! Want to avoid a pile of unwanted gifts on your wedding day?
Lots of couples choose to celebrate their big day by supporting in this way. Instead of gifts, ask your wedding guests to make a donation to Home-Start Kincardine.
Christmas
Not a Christmas card sender? Donate the equivalent that you would have spent on buying Christmas cards.
Leave a legacy
Many people seek to make a lasting charity gift through their Will. A legacy to Home-Start Kincardine can be left through a will in order to help us continue to support local families across our communities.
We recommend you find advice on writing or amending your Will from somewhere like Citizens Advice.
If you are writing your Will, the details you will need are:
Home-Start Kincardine
32 David Street
Stonehaven
Aberdeenshire
AB39 2AL
Our charity number is SC022795
Thank you so much if you are able to remember us in this way. For more information, or to talk more, please get in touch.
Company Partnerships
Home-Start Kincardine have strong support from local businesses, and we are seeking to develop new partnerships to enable us to secure the future of our services that our families rely upon.
From hosting an event to a product promotion, we would love to hear from you if your company can help in any way.
Staff fundraising
Fundraising by your staff is a great way for individuals, teams or offices to have fun and get involved in their local community.
Team fundraising targets give staff common goals, a sense of shared pride and increases team spirit. You can do anything from entering a team into an external event, to organising a raffle, a family fun day or a Great Corporate Bake-Off competition.
Can you adopt us as your Charity of the year?
Any business fundraising with and for us can be sure they are making a significant contribution to their local community and improving the lives of families and young children.
These are some of the many benefits for your company:
- Encourages team building and boosts staff morale
- Demonstrates your company values and commitment to your customers, employees and local community
- Generates positive local PR opportunities through local and social media
- Have fun whilst helping the local community
- Achieve your CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) objectives
- Opportunities to feature in our annual impact reports
Fundraising guide
Home-Start UK’s online fundraising guide gives great examples to start your fundraiser. Come back to our page when you’ve got your idea to set up your page.
Become a Home-Start Volunteer Today
Home-Start’s team of trained volunteers make sure a child’s early years count. By volunteering just a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in your community.