That’s a relief: How we now organise event charity giving quickly and easily
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Online fundraising for events run in Lincolnshire has become significantly easier with the creation of the Province’s own dedicated Relief Chest.
It’s supported by our Charity the MCF, and ring-fences any money given for use in Lincolnshire.
Provincial Charity Steward Paul Ellis, pictured, says it offers the best of both worlds. “It lifts from our own members the burden of having to handle the administration, but keeps control of the funds in Lincolnshire, since members in our Province are the only ones who can decide where the money ultimately goes. It means we have complete control of how we raise and share money for charity.”
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He said that with the 2025 Festival behind us we had the opportunity to direct our giving back into our local charity funds.
“Remember that this year we are increasing to £1,000 the amount we give to each Lodge to distribute in its own community. This can be split into two donations, if the Lodge wishes, in whatever proportion members see fit.”
“Please bear in mind that we need to make our money count by placing it where it can do as much good as possible for people in particular need. What’s more, it doesn’t have to be given to a registered charity, which means we can help organisations that migt otherwise struggle with raising the funds they need to continue their work.”
How the Relief Chest works
Visit the web page at this link. That opens the relief chest shown below, and from here you can give money to the cause of your choice, or set up your own section for your own event.
To donate: Click on the ‘Donate Now’ button. That opens a new page where you’ll be presented with more options at the bottom left. When this text was prepared there we two options. Click the one you need to be taken immediately to that particular fundraiser, where the story will be explained and you can make your donation.
To launch your own fundraiser: Click on become a fundraiser, and fill in the details in the next window requests. That will add you event to the list for others to find and donate to.
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