The Tiny Lives Committee is always grateful for the work of those who help the fund by organising fund raising activities. Unfortunatley, not everyone is aware that many fund-raising activities particularly those taking place in public places, are regulated by certain laws.

It is the responsibility of the fund raiser to remain within the law and to help those who may be comtemplating a public activity, the following reminders have been prepared. Street collections (including fancy dress, busking etc) require a permit from the local council are covered by a number of strict regulations.

Pub collections require permission not only from the landlord of the establishment but also from the brewery unless it is a free house. Pub to pub collections also require a house to house permit to be obtained from the local council.

Children under 16 may not collect money in collecting boxes under any circumstance.

Open tins or buckets are illegal, a closed container must always be used. We encourage the use of our own sealed official Tiny Lives containers.

Raffles and lotteries must be registered with the local council unless they take place during an event such as a fete or dinner or any other 'exempt entertainment', with tickets sold on the not in advance, with no cash prizes and not more than £50.00 spent on prizes (but no limit on donated prizes). Tiny Lives lottery is registered.

Insurance against theft (of money boxes etc) and against other disasters (depending on the fund raising activity) is strongly recommended as neither Tiny Lives nor the Community Foundation carry insurance on behalf of fund raisers and take no responsibility for their actions.

Selling tickets or goods for an event on behalf of Tiny Lives, the fund raiser is now required to say exactly how much will be donated to Tiny Lives. If funding is undertaken by a commercial organisation a seperate agreement is required.

Publicity for any events should state:

"Tiny Lives supports the Newcastle Neonatal Service and is part of the Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Nothumberland (Registered Charity number 700510)"

If you are planning your own event to raise funds for the Tiny lives appeal, then why not download our welcome pack and event registration forms.

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