Hold a collection

Organising a collection can be a fun and easy way to help you to connect with your community and fundraise at the same time. There are a few different ways to do this and we can help you get fundraising.

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If you’d like to hold a collection for us, we’ve got some great tips to get you started. Please let us know you are holding a collection by filling in the form below.

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Top tips for getting started

Private: to collect on private property you must get permission from the property’s management. There are lots of great places to choose from: rail stations, shopping centres, sports venues, supermarkets or pubs. Consider footfall and peak times.

Static collection tin: ask your workplace, school, local shop, pub, hairdresser, GP, or café to display a collection tin. Always get permission from the property management, make sure the tin is securely placed, and empty the tin at regular intervals.

Online: it is easy to set up an online giving page and share with friends and family to donate. The donations come directly to us, so you don’t have to worry about collecting.

Public: to collect on public property such as on the street or in any public place, you must get written permission from the relevant local authority. Each council may have its own guidelines and application process. It is illegal to fundraise on public ground without written permission.

Set up a JustGiving page. You can even print the QR code JustGiving provide you with onto your invitations or display it on the day.

: You can request a collection tins or buckets by downloading our materials order form to You can purchase a collection tin or box on our online shop or request a bucket by contacting fundraising@nas.org.uk.

: Attract positive attention, fancy dress, bright colours, displays or signage. Think about what you’ll say to attract donations – keep it short and polite. Please remember, don’t shake your bucket, it is prohibited, can be a nuisance, and gives you wrist ache!

: Thank every person for their donation, regardless of the amount they give. Remember to thank any volunteers who have helped on the day and the venue. Check your collection permit (if applicable) as some will have specific requirements around reporting back on how much was raised.

The minimum legal age for collecting money is 16 in the UK but can vary so check with your local authority. Ensure the collection tins or buckets are individually numbered and sealed.

Plan how to safely and discreetly transport money after the collection and to the bank. Conceal buckets and tins in a bag and do not transport cash on your own.

Have two people present when breaking seals and counting money and try to bank money on the same day or the following morning if your collection runs late.

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.

Would you like to share your fundraising story?

Contact community.fundraising@nas.org.uk

Hold a collection

Top tips for getting started

1. What type of collection do you want to organise?

2. Be prepared

3. On the day

4. Thank everyone

5. Keep it safe and legal

Tell us what you're doing

Fundraise your way

Would you like to share your fundraising story?

Hold a collection

Top tips for getting started

1. What type of collection do you want to organise?

2. Be prepared

3. On the day

4. Thank everyone

5. Keep it safe and legal

Tell us what you're doing

Fundraise your way

Would you like to share your fundraising story?

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