Collection boxes

We encourage you to fundraise online as much as possible, but we can also supply you with

Miscarriage UK collection boxes for your fundraising. These are for use in private homes or private events that you are hosting, or at work, with the employer’s permission.  Please reach out to us to arrange and we can advise on their use.

Public collections and licenses

You need permission to hold a collection in a pub, club or shop (unless you own or run it), or in an area such as a supermarket foyer. All of these places count as private property and you must have permission (preferably written) from the manager of the premises before you collect there.

Street collections are carefully regulated and licensed by the Local Authority and you will need to contact them to arrange a suitable license.

Some passers-by might want to ask why you’re supporting Miscarriage UK, and others may be upset by personal memories. You might want to think in advance about what your response might be if faced with these situations so you can be prepared.

Permissions

If you are holding an event in a public place, please check with your local authority or property owner.

Social events

If you are having music and dancing at your event, check that the venue has a public entertainments license, if not you will need to apply to your local authority. These are usually free for charity events. If you are serving food and/or alcohol, please follow the Food Standards Agency advice for preparing and handling food and you must get an alcohol license from your local authority, if your venue does not have one.

Raffles

If your raffle is held within a 24-hour period, is in one single venue and is part of another event you can use ‘cloakroom tickets’. This type of raffle is known as an ‘incidental lottery’ and you do not need a license. If your raffle doesn’t sound like the above you may need a local lottery license and printed raffle tickets. If you are unsure, please reach out to us or contact the Gambling Commission for further guidance.

First aid

If you are holding a fundraising event which involves a large group of people, ensure you have the correct first aid arrangements in place. For small events, at least one trained first aider should be available. For large events (500+ people), a minimum of two qualified first aiders should be on-site. Organisations such as St Johns Ambulance can advise further.

Insurance

If you are holding a public event, you will need to check if public liability insurance is required. Your venue might already have this but if your event is at home or on private property, please check the insurance details.

We’re here to help

Get in touch If you have any questions or need assistance with your fundraising, our team is here to help.

Email us at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to provide advice, resources, and support.