1. Guidelines Best Practice 2023

Volunteers will receive the same guidelines as yourself but not the detail surrounding Group Lead,
please be aware that some volunteers may not have had a great deal of experience of those who have
been through cancer or caring – they may have a great passion but need to be guided as to what are
the expectations and need direction.
Fundraising
This is an aspect of the charity that can be uncomfortable for some and there may be members of the
group who will not be keen to take part, there is no obligation for anyone to do so.
Fundraising is a difficult subject as a charity cannot continue without funds, and whilst applications
for grants, sponsorship and the charity shop income helps to fund the charity there is always a need
for more to open new groups such as yourselves.
Keeping Fundraising FUN is key – ideas from within the group, from family members and local
businesses supporting events can not only help with the FUN aspect but will raise awareness of the
group, the charity and the support head and neck cancer patients and carers can need.
Ideas – you will have your own but here are a few basic ones that can raise money and awareness
within the local community.
• Raffles held each month are a way to have some fun each month – these can be donated by
group members, local businesses, anyone who hears that the group does a raffle every month.
• Coffee mornings are always a winner – a cuppa, cake and a chat! Maybe a local bakery or
coffee shop could support with this.
• Sponsorship activities
• A summer social? A Christmas Ball? A concert?
As well as money for the charity it may be that the group want to focus on raising money for
equipment for the hospital – keep in touch with the Charity Executive and plans for support can be
put into place and social media updated.
**All publicity must go through the charity for approval**
Doc 1 *Updated: 12 th January 2023 cc
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