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Fundraising

There are lots of ways that you and your family can raise funds to support our childrens visits. Here are some of the activities that have been successful in the past along with contacts who may be able to help you to arrange the activity.

1. Help out with our annual organised events

Sportsman's Dinner                                       - contact Kenny Turnbull 
Race Night                                                   - contact Kenny Turnbull
Ladies Evening                                              - contact Lilian Pattison 
Swishing Night                                              - contact Mags Smith
Challenge Scotland - Toddles, Walks & Runs  - contact Clare Cotton 
Ladies Lunch                                                - contact Lilian Pattison or Pat Hunter 
Wine tasting                                                 - contact Steven Turnbull
Coffee Mornings                                            - contact Alison Turnbull

2. Organise your own events

FOCC Disco or Dance  - Pamphlets & Posters and include a raffle and games like nearest £1 to the bottle 
Cheese and Wine Evenings  - Laptop slideshows & photos 
Local Fetes or Fairs  - we can supply tombola items and equipment, a gazebo, FOCC Banner 
Childrens Parties (ask for donations rather than gifts) 
Raffles  - Help with branded official tickets 
Coffee Mornings (or afternoons) with home baking 

... and remember that San Lou our very own Giant Panda is always available to help too.

3. One off events

The Falkirk Wheel 10th Anniversary 
Sky Diving 
Abseiling 
Walk the West Highland Way 
Keep any eye on the local press for further ideas 

4. Use your own interests / hobbies

Sponsored run 
Sponsored cycle 
Sponsored swim 
Darts - Nearest to the bull 
Golf challenges or Golf Day - Contact Kenny Turnbull 
Sports challenges at your local club 

5. Local Schools

Local schools have been a fabulous source of fundraising for us. From dress down days through to cake sales they have not only raised funding for us, but also raised our profile and introduced us to new host families and others who have continued to support our activities. Talk to your child's class or form teacher about ideas and remember that Kenny is always available to help out. We have also arranged for our children to visit local schools during their stay either to say thank you, or as a more educational cultural exchange experience.

6. Work Related Charity Donations

Give as you earn schemes are a fantastic way for us to guarantee a regular income. Money through schemes at the office are often tax free and are matched by your employer. Host families make a 3 to 5 year commitment to their child, why not do the same with give as you earn where a little money each month very quickly build up to a very significant contribution.
Employers may also be willing to match fund any money that you raise through your own sponsored activity, a fantastic way to achieve double the impact of your hard earned funds.

7. Corporate Sponsorship

From as little as £500 your company could sponsor a child for a year and receive occasional updates on the child throughout the year and meet your child for a short time at your workplace when they are in Scotland. Contact Kenny for further details.
For more details and to see how much fun it can be click here

8. Other Ideas

Football Cards 
Whisky Card 
Discount Cards                - Bob Pattison 



.... and we're always happy to consider new and imaginative ideas from any of our families or supporters. 

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