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Yes. You need to use a version of our logo that includes the word 'Supporting the...' You can use this logo to publicise your events and use on marketing or display material to brand your event. The link is below and you can also go to our Fundraiser Resources page here: Fundraiser Resources

Yes we do! The sponsorship form allows you to capture all information from a sponsor and includes a tick-box column for applying Gift-Aid to their donation. The form also has our bank details and other information - you can download and print as many copies as you need. This can be downloaded from our Fundraiser Resources page here.

Yes. JustGiving is one of the easiest ways to organise your event. You can brand your event on your own JustGiving page and send donation links to all your sponsors and donors. The link to our own Mountain Way JustGiving page is here.

Donors are welcome to wire funds directly to our account in support of your event. Be sure to ask them if they would like to Gift-Aid their donation (this adds 25% to their donation at no cost) and ask them to fill in our separate Gift-Aid form which can be downloaded from our 'Fundraiser Resources' page. Once they have completed the Gift-Aid form, kindly scan it and send to myevent@mountainway.org You should provide them with our Bank details which are: Bank Name: Virgin Money Bank Address: 7, Gold Street, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 1EN ​ Account Name: The Mountain Way ​ Account Number: 09040782 ​ Sort Code: 05-02-00

Provided the donor is eligible for Gift-Aid then yes, individual sponsors of your event can Gift-Aid their donations. There is information about Gift Aid on our sponsorship form and you should ensure that when they complete their details in the sponsorship form, they place a tick in the Gift-Aid column. More information about Gift-Aid can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/donating-to-charity/gift-aid

Use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn to promote your event. If you are using a JustGiving page - which is an excellent way to do it - you can post links directly to your event campaign page on JustGiving. Remember to use @MountainWay and any tags you are using. Keep everyone up to date on the progress of your fundraising and with details of the event. Be sure to thank donors as pledges come in to encourage others, and also after the event has finished - a large proportion of donations tend to come in after an event has finished and the story is out!

Yes we will! We would love to do anything we can to promote your event and will link to it in all of our social media in addition to giving it a place on our website so that donors can donate directly or go directly to your JustGiving page. Please provide us with any images, video or other media so we can use it effectively.

You are responsible for the activity you undertake in supporting the Mountain Way Charity. Our charity insurance does not cover individuals or groups conducting fundraising events on our behalf

If you are offering or selling food, please check with your local council for any food safety regulations that may apply. Guidelines on food hygiene regulations can be found at food.gov.uk

Selling alcohol at an event requires a licence. If your venue is not licensed you will need to contact your local authority to obtain a temporary licence at least ten days before the event. Please visit www.gov.uk/temporary-events-notice for more information.

Remember to carry out a risk assessment on your venue. Don’t forget to check there is wheelchair access. Check first aid provision, fire safety equipment and emergency evacuation procedures are in place for your chosen venue. For larger events you can contact the British Red Cross or St John Ambulance to arrange for trained first aiders to be present. Always be careful with your own personal safety when carrying collection tins and money.

You need to contact your local authority for a licence before you can run public, street and door-to-door collections. Collections on a private property require the land or property owner’s permission. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult when collecting money for charity. Please let us know if you are planning to leave a collection tin at a private property such as a shop, pub or club so we keep a record of where it is being held.

The same laws and rules apply to lotteries and raffles. There are three types of lottery and raffle, and each has its own rules. You do not require a licence for: 1. Private lotteries or raffles Definition: those held at a workplace or club and run by someone within the organisation. Rules: The lottery or raffle can only be advertised and offered on the premises Tickets must state price, name and address of the promoter, and who is eligible to participate 2. Small lotteries or raffles where they are not the main focus Definition: those held as part of a larger event that are not the main focus or draw Rules: Cash prizes cannot be offered The ticket sales and announcement of the results must all take place during the event No more than £250 can be spent on buying the prizes but there is no limit to the value of any prizes donated But you do need to register with your local council to obtain a license for: 3. Public lotteries or raffles Definition: those open to the public OR with tickets sold outside of any event OR with cash prizes OR with over £250 spend on buying prizes The rules regarding lotteries and raffles can be found at www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk (for England, Scotland & Wales) and Collections for Charities and Donors | NICVA (for Northern Ireland).