Keep it safe and legal

Here is some helpful advice to make sure your fundraising activities are safe and legal.

Children under 16:

• must have their parents' permission to take part
• should be supervised when asking for and collecting sponsor money
• should not approach strangers
• must not collect money in public or from door to door

Events

Please ensure that your event is organised efficiently and safely and consider if you need insurance cover. If your event involves the public in any way, you will need to ensure that either you or the venue has public liability insurance.

Tŷ Hafan cannot accept any responsibility for your event nor for anyone who participates in it.

Events in a public place may need local authority permission, check with your local council.

Events on private land or property always need the permission of the owner or manager.

You will need a licence from your Local Authority for:

• Collecting money in public (please contact us first if you intend to do this)
• Sale of alcohol
• Music and dancing
• Lotteries e.g. raffles. 
  • You will not need a licence if the raffle is run as part of another event such as a quiz night or dinner. 
  • However, the sale and draw of tickets must only take place during the event and tickets may only be sold to people attendiing the event. 
  • No more than £500 may be used to buy prizes.
  • No more than £100 may be spent on costs.  
  • No cash prizes may be given. 
• The licensing team of your local authority can provide further guidance.

Photos

Make sure you get consent from anyone that you take photos of and ensure this covers all possible uses including the internet. For children under 18, consent must be obtained from their parents or carers. When using these photos do not include personal details such as a child's name and address.

For further advice contact us on 029 2067 2095 or complete the online contact form. Alternatively go to www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/About+Fundraising

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