Fundraising

Fundraising is extremely rewarding and can be huge fun and a great challenge!
We rely on voluntary contributions to fund our range of services. If you would like to become involved in helping us fundraise, we would love to hear from you.

So why not give fundraising a try?

You will be busy, you will make new friends, experience a whole new world and you never know, maybe it could be the beginning of a 'new you'. We need you and you personally can make a difference.

Why not try one of the following fundraising ideas:

A bridge afternoon	Strawberries and cream tea in the summer
Mince pies and mulled wine in the winter	A Lenten lunch
Fancy Dress Party	A Raffle
Black Tie dinner	A treasure hunt

If you are interested in raising money for Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham please do not hesitate to contact Dawn Stephenson Chief Executive 020 7386 2659

Making a donation

Cheque

Please make cheques payable to: Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham and send it to:

Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham
106 Greyhound Road
London W6 8NJ

If you require a Gift Aid Declaration for contact Dawn Stephenson on 020 7386 9085 or email: dawn@achf.org.uk

Regular support by bank standing order

You can donate regularly through a bank standing order. It is a very easy way for you to donate money and assists us in planning our future work more effectively.

Any amount is gratefully received and will be used in the most effective way possible to improve the lives of older people in Hammersmith and Fulham. Donations can be made for as little as £10.00 per month. (Your standing order can be changed or cancelled at any time, just let us know and we will amend/delete it).

If you require a Standing Order Form contact Dawn Stephenson on 020 7386 9085 or email: dawn@achf.org.uk

Donating to our charity shop

In addition to donations of money you can also help us by making donations of almost anything to our charity shop in Shepherds Bush, or by donating your time, working as a volunteer.

If you are interested donating good to our charity shop yu can either take the goods to our charity shop at 11o Uxbridge Road, London W12 or contact Thresa Flynn on
020 8749 9888.

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer with us, contact Rochelle Weale on
020 7386 2650.

In Memoriam Donations

Donations given in memory of a loved one are a positive way to celebrate their life and will ensure that Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham can continue to improve life for all older people in Hammersmith and Fulham.

Please consider supporting Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham by making a donation instead of flowers at a funeral and help make a real and lasting difference to the lives of all older people in Hammersmith and Fulham.

Leave a Legacy

A gift in your will today could make a real and lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable older people in Hammersmith and Fulham.

Please remember Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham in your will, the smallest gift can make an enormous difference and your generosity and kindness will help safeguard the future for all older people in Hammersmith and Fulham.

A gift in your will is one of the most effective ways you can help us continue our work and your legacy will be exempt from all inheritance tax, capital gains tax and income tax.

Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham always recommend that you consult a legally qualified expert, such as a solicitor, when making a Will. Making a will need not be expensive and it can ensure peace of mind to know your wishes are safeguarded.

Please note: We advise you to seek guidance from a solicitor when writing your will. It is important that you inform the solicitor of your intentions

Any legacies to Age Concern should be made to:

Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham, 105 Greyhound Road, London W6 8NJ (registered charity 289124).

If you would like more information about a leaving a legacy please contact Dawn Stephenson on 020 7386 2659 Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham to request a free guide.

Payroll Giving

Payroll giving is an easy, tax effective way in which you can make a regular donation to help us provide vital services to older people in need.

It enables you to give to Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham straight from your gross salary or pension (before tax is deducted), giving immediate tax relief on those donations.

For every £1 that you earn, currently 22p is paid in tax (if you pay the basic tax rate). If you pledge £10 a month, we receive the full amount with only £7.80 actually being deducted from your net pay.

If you pay income tax at the higher rate of 40%, currently only £6.00 would be deducted from your net pay. Charities are unable to claim back higher rate tax through the Gift Aid scheme and so receiving money from people in this way means we get more.

To become a donor, simply tell your payroll department the amount you would like to give from your salary and they will do the rest.

If your employer doesn’t have a payroll giving scheme set up and they are a small to medium sized company (less than 500 employees), they can seek financial assistance to help them by simply contacting www.payrollgivinggrants.org.

They can also register simply and quickly with a payroll giving agency that can process employee donations.

There is no long-term commitment. Should your circumstances change and you no longer wish to donate to us, simply tell your employer. Also, if you should change your job, your donations will not be able to be transferred to your new employer. You will need to start a new payroll giving scheme.

For more information contact Dawn Stephenson, Chief Executive of Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham on 020-7386-9085, 105 Greyhound Road, London W6 8NJ,
Email dawn@achf.org.uk

Why do people Volunteer with Age Concern
Hammersmith and Fulham?

The rewards are great. You will use your skills, meet new people, have fun and find it very, very rewarding. And you can be sure that the time you give is making a positive difference to older people in the community.

Without the help of people like you, vast numbers of older people would be alone and struggling. Behind the scenes there are all kinds of opportunities for you to gain skills or use your experience.

Perhaps you have had a career break and want to brush up your skills or
learn new ones?

Perhaps you need to gain some confidence in the workplace before venturing
into the job market?

Perhaps you would just like to meet new people, feel useful and have some fun?

Whatever your reason, Volunteers are considered to be Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham’s most valuable resource and it is our policy to ensure an on-going relationship between the organisation and those who volunteer with us.

Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham aims to enhance the independence, dignity and quality of life for all older people in the Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, and the range of services and support that we provide would not be possible without the help of our volunteers.

Some frequently asked questions:

Will I be able to choose what I do?
Together we will do our best to match your interests and skills to Age Concern Hammersmith’s priorities.

Will I get any support?
Yes. Support for volunteers is as important to us as providing quality services. You will receive the support you need to carry out the tasks you undertake.

Will I be able to give enough time?
Yes. Wherever possible we will tailor your commitment to suit the time you have available.

I can't afford to be out of pocket
Although you won't be paid, we will do our best to meet your necessary expenses, and make sure you are not out of pocket.

Could I offer my professional skills?
Yes. From time to time we have different needs as various projects emerge. Just contact us and we can talk it through with you.

Whatever your skills or interests, we’ll try to use them!
Click here to see out current situations vacant.

For more information about volunteering opportunities with Age Concern Hammersmith and Fulham contact Rochelle Weale Volunteer Coordinator on
020 7386 2650.

Volunteer Vacancies

Volunteer vacancies	Objective	What does the role involve?	Essential requirement	Time commitment
Befriending Visitors	To provide companionship to an older person who is housebound and socially isolated.	Providing companionship. Giving reassurance and support.	Good interpersonal skills	Negotiable

Fundraiser	To support Age Concern in implementing fundraising strategy.	Source funding streams. Identify possible funders.	Marketing/ fundraising experience.	One day a week

Charity Shop Assistants	To provide support to Charity Shop Manager and volunteers in a retail setting.	To work within the shop serving customers. Preparing, sorting and placing goods for sale.	Flexible. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work as part of a small team.	Negotiable

Meeter and Greeter	To provide a welcoming service to our Lunch Club clients	Meeting and greeting clients. Collecting payments for lunch. Making tea/ coffee.	Good interpersonal skills. Friendly, helpful and reliable. Basic admin skills	Wednesday

HOPE (Healthy Older Peoples Empowerment) Volunteers	To provide access to health information to peers	To hold information sessions on health related issues		Once month

Healthy cooking teachers	To provide 1x monthly cookery/nutrition information session. Hand out fact sheets. Interact with service users.	Take register. Show service users how to prepare and/or cook a healthy meal. Provide information sheets with help of Service Coordinator.	Must have culinary skills. Must have a good knowledge of or qualification in nutrition/ healthy eating.	Once a month

Coffee Morning Assistants	To facilitate the Farm Lane coffee mornings. To interact with the service users. To provide refreshments.	Take names of service users who attend the sessions. Make tea, coffee and/or snacks for service users. Take payment for refreshments. Tidy the tea area and clean the utensils and crockery used.		3 days a week

Activity Coordinator Assistant	To support the service coordinator	Taking messages. Researching information on the internet. Data input. Drafting letters/posters. Laminating. General admin.	Must be computer literate. Must have good telephone skills. Must be able to work unsupervised at times. Must be able to use initiative.	2 days per week

Craft Leaders	To facilitate the Farm Lane craft group		Good communication skills plus some experience in either: knitting/ jewellery making/ crocheting/ card making	Once a week

Librarian	To set up a library system	Create a book catalogue. Label and Laminate books. Maintain the library area	Previous librarian experience would be an advantage. Well organized individual.	1-2 days per week then once a fortnight

Receptionist	To provide reception and telephone answering service.	Answering the telephone. Basic record keeping and filing.	Good telephone manner. Good interpersonal skills.	Various positions

Insurance officer	To assist the trading manager in providing Age Concern insurance services.	Selling Age Concern insurance products to local clients. Increasing awareness of our products within the borough.	Comfortable working in FSA regulated environment. Willing to undertake training.	Negotiable