toolkitBrightwater Fundraising thank Thank you for choosing to support and fundraise for Brightwater. The awareness and funds you raise are really important to us, and your commitment means a lot. This fundraising kit provides you with information to formulate, plan and execute y ou a successful fundraising event or initiative. Good luck! Who is Brightwater At Brightwater we support people of all ages live a better quality of life. With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core. We stand behind our clients during times researchers enables us to innovate, trial and of personal change, using experiences and measure outcomes. The Brightwater Research understanding to be the support they need. Centre collaborates with industry partners and universities to ultimately deliver new ways to Our team includes care workers, nurses improve the wellbeing of so many. and therapists, each with specialist skills and a shared mindset. With clinical experience We value all our supporters and rely on the in supporting complex needs, we’re there communities generosity to enable us to deliver for West Australians from all walks of life, extras in many different ways to the people including people living with dementia, we support. acquired brain injury and neurological disabilities. All funds raised go directly to where it’s needed most, such as life experiences for our clients, We also know how important it is for us special equipment and programs or vital to keep learning. Our in-house team of research. How will your money help? Your fundraising efforts will be supporting many of our clients and the wider WA community. Life’s Possibilities In recognising that not everyone can enjoy some of the simple things in life, Brightwater established the Life’s Possibilities program. This provides our clients with opportunities to enhance their lives. This may include experiences such as attending a concert, art classes or connecting with loved ones. Research Our Brightwater Research Centre are conducting research with community, industry and academia, uncovering solutions to make a difference to the lives of our clients and those in the broader community. Our team are currently working on 49 projects with 35 partners & collaborators in the areas of acquired brain injury, ageing well, continence, nutrition, dementia and palliative care. Music Pharmacy Our Music Pharmacy program provides research-informed music engagement sessions to our clients. This has shown to evoke emotions, stimulate memories, reduce agitation, decrease falls and encourage social engagement. Your support will help us continue to offer and grow these amazing initiatives. Thank you! Making dreams come true You will help create beautiful moments and cherished memories Clients from our Oats Street Rehabilitation Centre enjoy time at a getaway camp. Clients enjoy the annual bowling competition and taking part in the HBF Run for a Reason. Residents enjoy some music therapy sessions through our Music Pharmacy program Howard and Betty spent the day celebrating 50 years of living Gini got to see her pop idol Cher in concert and in Perth and Howard’s 90th birthday said she “felt like she had swallowed a smile”. Steps to get started: Decide what type of fundraising activity you would like to do Promote your event Have all your funding together Check that its ok with us and sent within 30 days Register your event- you Thank your supporters can do this online here Fundraising tips, how to promote Set yourself a target! Aiming Ask local businesses if they will high can be a great motivator donate venues, prizes or their time. for you and your supporters. Be the one to make the first Email friends and family with a link donation to show your to your donation page; encourage supporters that you are them to donate and spread the serious about your fundraiser. word. Remember to thank them! Spread the word on Facebook, Remember to explain what inspired Instagram and Twitter. Upload you to fundraise for Brightwater. stories, pictures and link to your fundraising page. Ask your local paper if they will Matched Giving - ask your work run a story about your event. place if they will match the funds you raise. Fundraising Ideas Set yourself a challenge Host a themed event Ask friends for a donation Detox – give up chocolate or instead of a gift alcohol for a few weeks Dress down day at work Garage sale Bake-off with family, friends or work colleagues Sporting event Movie night Sausage sizzle Quiz night Karaoke night How we can help What we can provide: Once you’re all set and • Our Brightwater logo to help promote your event. You’ll just need ready to go to have the artwork approved by the fundraising team before you there are many print or publish your flyers, posters, tickets, website etc. ways we may be able to • A letter of authority to show that your event has our approval and is genuine. assist you • Brightwater material such as information leaflets, posters and collection boxes. • Don’t forget you also have use of our Brightwater fundraising page to set up your event! https://brightwatergroup.com/support-us/fundraise/ • If you have any questions please contact the fundraising team [email protected] or call 08 9202 2800. Due to limited resources there are a few things we can’t do: • Provide prizes, auction or raffle items. • Provide staff to help coordinate or run the event. • Assist in organising and/or marketing your event. • Applications for permits, licences or insurances that may be required (these are the responsibility of the organiser). Finance and receipting Here are some guidelines to help you: It is your responsibility • If money is donated through your online fundraising page then a receipt will as the organiser automatically be generated and the funds will come straight to Brightwater. to ensure all • For any donations that come directly to you, tax deductable receipts can only funds and be issued to people giving donations of money of $2 and above. receipts are processed • Only Brightwater can issue a tax deductable receipt for money correctly raised on our behalf. • Individual receipts will only be issued to individuals if full name and address details are supplied. • The ATO does not allow us to issue tax deductable receipts for gifts or donations that provide you with a personal benefit, such as: - purchase of a raffle ticket - purchase of items such as chocolate and pens - the cost to attend a fundraising dinner - donations of gifts in kind such as a raffle prize • Please submit all funds to Brightwater within 30 days of your fundraising event/activity taking place. Brightwater Care Group Ltd Brightwater House, Level 3 355 Scarborough Beach Road Osborne Park WA 6017 T 08 9202 2800 F 08 9202 2801 E [email protected] W brightwatergroup.com ABN 23 445 460 050 ACN 612 921 632 Follow our stories Subscribe to our newsletter Bright Life viamarke [email protected].