Fundraising Events

Holding your own fundraising event is one of the most effective and rewarding ways of raising funds for Cancer Council Tasmania. These community events, which raise thousands of dollars every year and involve hundreds of people from all over Tasmania, make a significant contribution to the fight against cancer and they're a lot of fun!

You may already know what you would like to do, but in case you don't, here are some examples of ideas to help you get started.

You can turn virtually anything you enjoy doing into a fundraiser whether it be riding your bike around Tasmania, shaving your hair off or hosting a BBQ for your friends and family.

We are continuously surprised by the amazing number of imaginative and new fundraising ideas people in the community come up with.

To get started just fill in the Fundraising Proposal Form and also familiarise yourself with the Fundraising Guidelines. Once your application has been approved, we will provide you with a letter of authority and support in terms of signage and use of our logo for example.

For more information on holding a fundraising event for Cancer Council Tasmania, please call 03 6233 0496 or email specialevents@cancertas.org.au.

Remember:

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 Cancer Council Tasmania copies of any advertising or media coverage of your event.