Frequently asked questions
Thank you so much for your interest in fundraising to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.
We hope the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below are useful. If you have a more general enquiry about fundraising for the National Autistic Society, please email fundraising@nas.org.uk
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If you are fundraising your own way and already know what you would like to do, tell us about it. If you would like to take part in an event, please check our events programme. If you already have your own place in an event organised by a third party, such as a local half marathon, please complete this form. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive resources to help you on your fundraising journey.
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To get started, we have handy guides to help you plan your event. Whatever you choose to do, register with us for support, advice and materials to make the most of your fundraising! If you’d like to get in touch, please email fundraising@nas.org.uk
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Our How to pay in your funds page has information on the different ways you can get your fundraising to us.
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Setting up a JustGiving page is a great way to receive donations and it’s easy to share on social media. The donations you receive on your JustGiving page will come directly to us, meaning you don’t need to worry about paying them in. JustGiving also provide you with a unique QR code which you can add to posters, invitations and social media posts or display on the day of your event.
Feel free to share our What is Autism? film on your social media and your JustGiving page to remind people why you’re doing this.
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You can set up a fundraising page or add a donate button to a post on your Facebook page. To get started, please visit Facebook's fundraising page and follow the easy instructions.Feel free to share our What is Autism? film on your social media and your JustGiving page to remind people why you’re doing this.
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T-shirts are available from our online shop. They are available in small, medium, large, extra-large and 2XL. We have child sizes of 5-6, 7-8 and 9-11 stock permitting. Once you have registered with us, please look out for our email which will contain a discount code you can use.
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Collection boxes and tins are available from our online shop. If you require a bucket please contact us at fundraising@nas.org.uk.
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You can do this on JustGiving. You’ll need to build a separate fundraising page for each charity, then join them together with a Team page, giving your donors a choice of charity. You can always add a line to your story to let people know you'd like to keep funds as equal as possible. Details on how to set this up can be found on the JustGiving website.
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You can buy National Autistic Society merchandise from our online shop or by calling our Supporter Care team on 0808 800 1050 (Monday to Friday 10am - 3pm). If calling, please make sure to have your payment card to hand.
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We are very fortunate to have many people holding events to help autistic people but this also means we don't have the scope to promote individual fundraising events through our main channels.It's most effective to promote the event through your own networks to those who know you and are likely to give. However, please do tag us when sharing posts about your event on social media and we may be able to re-share, comment and like them. Tag us on Facebook using @NASTeamAutism and on X (formerly Twitter) using @NASfundraising
Don’t forget to approach your local media, for example, newspapers and local radio stations to shout about what you are doing.
To request a post or our press template and media guidelines, please get in touch at community.fundraising@nas.org.uk
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Due to limited resources and distance, we aren’t able to send a National Autistic Society representative to attend individual fundraising events. However, what we can offer is full support in the lead-up, help with materials, a written letter of authority, and our supporter logo for you to use.If you’d like any form of written or digital message of support for the important people involved, please contact community.fundraising@nas.org.uk and we will try to help.
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Gift Aid can increase your gift amount by 25%, at no extra cost to you.Are you a UK taxpayer? It is easy and doesn’t cost you anything. By signing up to the Gift Aid scheme you could enable us to reclaim the tax on donations made during the past four years, meaning for every £1 we can claim an extra 25p!
All you need to do is include details of your charity gifts on your tax form.
Tell us about your Gift Aid preferences or by calling our Supporter Care team on 0808 800 1050 (Monday to Friday, 10am - 3pm).
For more information, see our Gift Aid page.
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We provide medals after completing National Autistic Society challenges such as 100 Miles in October or Spectrum Colour Walk and will specify at registration if one will be sent to your after an activity.
Please let us know if you'd like us to send you a certificate as part of your thank you. We can email you one with your fundraising total or a blank one for you to complete once you are sure you've collected all your donations.
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Yes, you can. This is a great way to fundraise and challenge yourself! To find out more about organising your own sponsored activity, from running or cycling to a head shave or sponsored silence, please see our Get Sponsored page.
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This is a great way to host a virtual fundraising event. We have some useful information which will help you get started!
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Each year, World Autism Acceptance Week features virtual and in-person fundraising challenges. Please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for updates.
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We'd be delighted to benefit from proceeds of your sales. You may require a written Commercial Participation agreement with us to do this if you are selling as part of a business, or as a sole trader or Etsy or Facebook seller.Work For Good make it really easy for you to donate to us through the sales of your products and services and help us keep track of your wonderful support.
With Work for Good you will be able to:
- set up your own fundraising page
- publicise your story to your customers, clients and employees
- share your page on social media and your website if you have one.
For more information, please contact community.fundraising@nas.org.uk
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If you plan to produce your own materials, contact us at fundraising@nas.org.uk for our “in aid of” supporter logo. You must not use our main National Autistic Society logo as this a trademark.
We would also advise adding the following statement to any of your own materials:
The National Autistic Society is registered as a charity in England and Wales (269425) and in Scotland (SC039427). Please read Keep your fundraising safe, legal and fun.
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Activities organised by fundraising supporters cannot be covered by the charity’s liability insurance. Please read Keep your fundraising safe, legal and fun.
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There are some activities which children and young people cannot carry out. The age restriction depends on the activity and where it is carried out. Please read Keep your fundraising safe, legal and fun.
Tell us what you're doing
We’d love to hear how you're raising money to support us. Please tell us by using our fundraising form and we can provide you with extra support along the way.
Fundraise your way
However you plan to fundraise, we’ve created resources, essential information about fundraising and us as well as frequently asked questions to help you get started.
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