Running Your Own Fundraising Event

You can raise funds for The Cancer Council Tasmania by holding your own event: dances, cake stalls, garage sales, golf days, sports activities and head shaves are popular. Of course, there are some events we can’t be associated with, especially any event that promotes smoking.

Running an event to raise money can be a lot of fun – but it’s also a serious commitment. Please read the information below very carefully before requesting an application form.

You can’t raise funds on behalf of The Cancer Council Tasmania without our authority. We also need to be sure that your event is likely to be a financial success, so that neither you nor the Council are left with unpaid expenses. Of course, you can’t use the event to make money for yourself.

Remember

The Cancer Council Tasmania – Because money raised will be given to The Cancer Council Tasmania, you must use our name so people know where their money is going.

Timing – You want people to come to your event; so don’t try to hold it at the same time as big sports events, other Cancer Council events or other local fundraising in your area – or on public holidays.

Know the rules – Anyone running a fundraising event must consider licences, permissions (for example, Gaming Commission or local council approval) and insurance. We can help you to understand how relevant laws may affect your event. You also need to know about handling money and donations.

Budget – You’ll need to estimate how much it will cost to hold your event. You can deduct your necessary expenses from the proceeds of the event – but you will need to make sure that you have proper receipts. You’ll also need to estimate how much money the event will raise.

Sending the money to The Cancer Council Tasmania – Money raised must be sent to The Cancer Council Tasmania within two weeks of the event, along with your accounts showing the details of any expenses and the money raised.

Media – Please send The Cancer Council Tasmania copies of any advertising or media coverage of your event.

To register your event, please complete an application form.

For further information call your local Community Fundraising Officer on 1300 65 65 85.