Want to Fundraise?

We're here to help inspire and support student fundraising. This page will run through key aspects of running a successful activity.

Any fundraising that's a part of our RAG programme is eligible to support from the Students' Union. This includes;

To get started you need to tell us who you want to fundraise for and why.

Think about the charity you want to fundraise for and why.
Think about when and where your fundraising will take place.
Talk to the charity and get permission to fundraise for them.
You'll need to complete our RAG Fundraising Form and submit it for approval.
Your application will be reviewed by our RAG team; the process normally takes a couple of weeks.
If your application is successful, you'll be granted supported from TSDSU.

Now it is time to put your plan into action and start fundraising.

You should deliver your fundraising as outlined in the planned and follow the rules and regs.
Make sure you collect money using the security marked charity tins provided. You must include the charity number on each tin.
Make sure that all the money is counted by two people and you safely store the money.
Bring the money to TSDSU within 7 days of the event finishing.

Once you've counted the fundraised money, you'll need to bring it to us within 7 days.
You'll need to tell us how much money you've counted.
We'll recount the money and confirm the amount with you.
We'll bank the money into our bank account.
Once banked, we'll make payment to your chosen charity using the details you provide;
- Charity bank details
- Link to the donations page on the charity website.
We'll send you confirmation of the donation.

The Do's

All fundraising must be done in an ethical, transparent and legal manner.
You must be polite and professional.
You must not unfairly criticise or insult other people or organisations.
All donations should be collected in the secure collection tins provided.
All fundraised money must be counted by two members of your team.
All fundraised money must be brought into TSDSU within 7 days of the end of the fundraising activity.
You must securely store the fundraised money until it reaches TSDSU.

The Do Nots

Act in a way that might cause high levels of stress to members of the public.
Be dishonest or manipulative.
Act in a way that might damage the reputation of TSDSU or the charity you're fundraising for, this might be;
- Smoking or drinking whilst fundraising.
- Taking or being under the influence of illegal drugs.
- Being lewd, aggressive or swearing.
- Don't shake the tin.
- Putting undue pressure on members of the public to donate.
- Exploiting your position for personal gain.
- Exploiting the personal circumstances of an individual.
- Exploit someone who cannot fully comprehend the situation.
- Request donations from someone under 18 years of age.
You must avoid causing an obstruction, congestion or being a nuisance to the public.
You must not obstruct, interfere with or disrespect members of staff from local businesses.

The Three-Step Rule

Whilst fundraising, you must comply with the ‘three-step’ rule.
- You must not take more than three steps alongside the person or follow them.
- If the member of the public has not come to a stop within the three steps, you must end your attempt to talk to them.
- You must not follow a person beyond the 'three-step' rule.

We’ve got some online resources to help you get started;