Charity bucket collections are a great way to raise money. Here you’ll find all the information you need to organise your own bucket collection so please follow this easy step-by-step guide to make most of the day.
Let us know about the collection
You’ll need a letter of authority from us to prove that you’re fundraising for The Eve Appeal. Send our team an email and they’ll be happy to provide you with one.
Choose a location
When deciding where to collect, consider visibility, timing, and amount of people in the area – shopping centres, supermarkets and train stations are all excellent choices. Deciding on a location in advance is important to ensure you have plenty of time to arrange permissions or apply for a license if needed.
Get permission
No matter where you choose to collect, you must first obtain the right permissions. If you select a private property, such as a shopping centre or a train station, you will need to obtain permission in writing from the property or business owner. If you collect on public property, such as a park or street, you will need a license from the local council or police. We ask that you do not carry out door to door or business to business (including pub to pub) collections in aid of The Eve Appeal.
Applying for a license may take time, so be sure to start this process well before your collection date. When asking for permission, present your Letter of Authority from The Eve Appeal, discuss when and where you will be collecting, and explain the goal of the bucket collection. Be sure to carry your written permission or license with you at all times on the day of your collection.
Wherever you collect, you must let us know the date, time and location of your collection in advance.
Order your materials
You’ll need to have official Eve materials including a collection bucket/tin, t-shirt, and letter of authority. Contact our team to arrange these.
Stick to the rules
Keep in mind that there are a few rules set up by Fundraising Regulator that must be followed throughout the day:
- If times are not set out as part of agreements or licences, standard operating hours are 9am-9pm on a weekday and 10am-9pm on a weekend
- Avoid causing obstruction, congestion and nuisance to the public and do not pressure anyone to donate
- As much as you might be tempted please refrain from shaking your bucket
- Make sure your Eve Appeal T-shirts and logos are visible at all times
- You must not smoke while collecting or collect under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Ensure the collection buckets are sealed and secure at all times
- Do not act in any way that could disturb or upset the public – remember you are representing The Eve Appeal and maintaining our reputation is a crucial aspect of our success
After the Collection
Break the seal on the buckets in a secure location and remove the donations. Money must be counted by two unrelated volunteers and banked with The Eve Appeal as soon as possible. Please make sure that the funds are not left unattended or with a person under the age of 16.
Banking Your Funds
Visit the Pay In Your Fundraising page on our website to learn how your collections can be donated.