Fundraise for

What we do…

- Our vision is a free Tibet in which Tibetans are able to

determine their own future and the human rights of all are

respected.

- We campaign for an end to China's occupation of Tibet and

for international recognition of Tibetans' right to freedom.

- We mobilise active support for the Tibetan cause, champion

human rights and challenge those whose actions sustain

the occupation.

Why fundraise for Free Tibet? Raising money is a fun and rewarding way to contribute to Free Tibet. The

money you raise will enable us to move further towards our vision of a free

Tibet. Your money will directly support us in:

1) Sharing Accurate Information

We are at the forefront of sharing breaking news from inside Tibet. We

share this via social media, our website and worldwide media.

2) Challenging China

We counter Chinese propaganda by pressuring world leaders and

expose the reality about Tibet, driving international support for

Tibetans’ struggle for freedom.

3) Lobbying

We lobby political leaders to do more for Tibet. We provide evidence of

torture and human rights abuses in Tibet to the United Nations.

4) Campaigning

We run targeted campaigns challenging corporations seeking to profit

from the occupation. We spread the truth about Tibet by sharing

information on individual Tibetan political prisoners.

Ideas for Fundraising…

- Sponsored run/walk

- Afternoon tea

- Yoga evening

- Car boot sale

- Bingo night

- Pub quiz

- Auction

- Bake sale

- Raffle

- Music gig

- Open mic night

- Poetry night

- Karaoke

- Themed party

Planning your fundraiser… Planning a fundraiser can be tricky, so before you get started make sure you draw up a plan of action. This will ensure that

everything runs smoothly and successfully. Here are 7 simple steps to help you plan:

1) Choose something fun to do

If it’s the first time you are organising a fundraiser, keep it simple. Think of a fun idea and ask all of your friends to get

involved. If you love baking cakes, why not hold a bake sale at work or elsewhere? If you want to get physical, you could

join an organised sponsored run or walk, or you could organise your own! If you’re a pro at putting on events, you could

be more adventurous. We are here to talk through some ideas and give you advice and support.

2) Choose a date, time and set a fundraising goal

Set a target of how much you want to raise – it will give you an

incentive to really strive to reach it, and will help you decide

on what exactly you need to do for your fundraiser.

3) Decide on the venue/location if you are organising an event

Before picking your venue/location, make sure you have

considered all the important questions:

1. Will it appeal to my audience?

2. Is it accessible?

3. What costs will I incur?

4. Is it available for the particular date(s)?

4) Start publicising

It is important that people know about, otherwise all the hard work

you have put into organising/training will go to waste. If you’re

inviting friends or getting sponsors, use email and social media. If

you’re trying to reach more people, you can put up posters, leave

flyers in places (doctors surgeries, libraries etc.). Don’t forget to

give us all the details so we can help with promotion!

5) Get some help from your friends and family

Make sure you don’t go it alone! Think about your networks – how

can people help? Where do they work? What connections do they

have in the community? What talents do they have? Invite your

friends, local groups and local businesses to get involved. There

are hundreds of enthusiastic people out there who love to get

involved, so make sure you network and get all the help you need.

6) Think about safety

Carrying a first aid kit, checking equipment and informing people of

fire exits are important if you’re hiring a venue. There are many

safety factors involved depending on the type of fundraiser you are

running. These can be discussed with us.

7) Stay in touch with us along the way

We’re here with you the whole way! If you need to have a chat

about anything or if you want us to send you any materials or a T-

shirt, get in touch with us at any stage of your event. We’re here to

help you.

Tips for Success…

Collect your money as soon as possible – this will save you time and effort after the event!

Remember to carry change when collecting money from people.

Give your event a personal touch. People are more likely to give when they hear a story behind

something, and they know what it means to you.

Ask everyone and anyone to sponsor you. Use all forms of communication to reach out to

people.

Ask family and friends to collect sponsorship in your behalf.

Make sure you know enough about the cause. This will ensure that you can accurately answer

questions.

Useful Information…

Legal stuff When setting up a public event, there are always some rules and regulations that you need to follow. These will ensure the

safety and enjoyment of all attendees. Speaking to your local authority can always be helpful. They can guide you on any

legal issues, and licensing you may need and health and safety precautions you need to be aware of. Remember, if you

have any ideas you can run them by us first and we can also offer a helping hand.

Local Authority information: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DI1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm

Paying in You can pay-in online on our Fundraise for us page here: www.freetibet.org/fundraiseforus

Alternatively, download our Paying-in Form, fill it out with the relevant payment details, attach cheques if required, and

send it back to us - simple!

Useful Contacts

Fundraiser: Kavita

Email: kavita@freetibet.org

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7324 4615

Our Address:

Free Tibet,

28 Charles Square,

London,

N1 6HT