I have donated to Gingerbread and I wanted to send you a message to say thank you for all of the work that you do. It is great to know there are people working hard to help support single parent families.
We know people lead busy lives. If you don’t have a lot of spare time for fundraising, we’ve come up with some quick and convenient ways to give which will fit around your schedule. You can choose to give regularly or just once – it’s up to you. But however you choose to donate to Gingerbread, it all goes towards helping single parent families thrive.
A regular gift from you will help single-parent families face the future with confidence. At a time when rising costs are pushing many into debt, our helpline, information services and support groups are available all year round so that single parents need never feel alone. Help us keep these vital services running with a monthly gift of any amount that suits your budget.
Payroll giving is an easy, tax-effective way of making a regular donation to Gingerbread directly from your salary. As the donation comes straight from your pre-tax earnings, the government will top up your donation at no cost to you.
Your finance or human resources department can tell you if a scheme is already in place. If there is, they can tell you the simple steps for setting up a give as you earn donation to Gingerbread. Some employers generously match donations – check if yours does!
If there is no scheme at your workplace, you can contact us to request a Gingerbread payroll giving form, fill it in and hand it to your HR department. Please scan and copy this signed form to send to us too. You can support more than one charity and you can also choose to give anonymously if you prefer – ask your employer for more details. We also have information for employers who would like to know more about other ways to support Gingerbread.
Commemorate special occasions in your life by fundraising to give single parent families secure, happy and fulfilling lives.
Whether it’s your Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary, retirement, naming ceremony or any other special occasion, making a fundraising page and asking family and friends for donations is a great way to make a real difference.
The easiest way is to make either a JustGiving or Facebook Fundraising page.
Get in touch if you plan on fundraising for Gingerbread
easyfundraising turns your everyday online shopping into donations for Gingerbread at no cost to you. Just visit your favourite retailers through their website and shop as normal. Once you’ve made a purchase the retailer will make a small donation to us. It won’t cost you a penny extra so please help us to raise funds.
There are over 3,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, Booking.com, trainline, John Lewis, M&S, Tesco and Sainsbury’s – visit the easyfundraising website for a complete list of participating retailers.
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There are no catches or hidden charges and we will be really grateful for your donations.
Life is hectic and it’s easy to forget – so choose the Donation Reminder when prompted as it gives you a handy reminder which stores will help support Gingerbread every time you shop – so we will never miss out!
You can donate via SMS. To make a donation, text ‘GINGERBREAD’ to 70085 to donate £3. This costs £3 plus a std rate msg. Alternatively, you can opt to give any whole amount up to £20.
As an alternative to making a donation online, you can donate via post or phone. Call our team on 0207 428 5415 to make a donation over the phone with a credit or debit card. Alternatively, you can send in your postal order or cheque donations, ensuring your cheque is made payable to ‘Gingerbread’. You can send donations to:
FAO Fundraising Team, Gingerbread, 54-74 Holmes Rd, Kentish Town, London NW5 3AQ
If you use eBay to sell your unwanted items, you could easily donate a percentage of the sale to Gingerbread. When you use eBay for Charity you have the option to donate between 10 to 100 per cent of an item’s selling price to Gingerbread. If you’d like to find out more, go to the Gingerbread charity page on eBay.
