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From bike rides to book sales, you can turn any fun activity into a fundraiser in aid of Dyslexia Scotland. Organise a dress up for dyslexia day, host an art exhibition, run a second hand book sale, have a ceilidh, ask for donations instead of birthday gifts – or anything else!
This page gives you all the help you need to run a safe and enjoyable fundraising activity.
Promoting your activity
Tell your friends and family
Let your friends, family and contacts know about your fundraiser. Tell them what you’re doing, how they can get involved and how they can donate.
Social media
Share a post to let your followers know what you’re doing and why. Include a link to your online fundraising page, if you have one. Tag Dyslexia Scotland in your posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Merchandise
Use posters to advertise your activity. You can purchase more Dyslexia Scotland merchandise from our online shop.
School, work and community
Speak to people in your community and ask if they’ll promote your activity or sponsor you.
Gathering money
Online fundraising platforms
The simplest and safest way to raise funds is to use online fundraising platforms like Just Giving or Give As You Live.
Sponsor forms
Download the Dyslexia Scotland sponsor form if you want to raise funds offline.
Sending the money you raise
If you set up an online fundraising page on JustGiving or Give As You Live, the money you raise, including Gift Aid, is sent to us automatically. You don’t need to do anything more.
If people give you cash, you can send that to us in one of the following ways.
Bank transfer
Contact our office to ask for our bank details.
Cheque
Make your cheque payable to Dyslexia Scotland. Post it safely along with a completed donation form to:
Dyslexia Scotland
Cameron House
Forthside Way
Stirling
FK8 1QZ
Celebrating your fundraising success
Remember to let people know what you’ve achieved and thank your supporters.
Say thank you
Thank everyone who supported your fundraising activity.
Social media
Do a social media post to let your friends and followers know what you achieved. Tag Dyslexia Scotland so we can like or share your post.
Share your story
Send your fundraising news and photographs through our Tell Your Story uploader so we can share your success with our followers and members.
Staying safe
If you’re organising an event or activity, make sure you keep everyone safe. We’ve compiled a list of things to consider when you’re setting up your fundraiser. Read the article on staying safe.
Order the fundraising pack
You can request a hard copy of the fundraising pack – you only need to pay postage and packaging.