FUNDRAISING
Playtimes Playgroup is run as a charity which means that we keep our charges as low as possible so that as many children from the community can come and attend the sessions that we offer. However, because we keep our charges low we have to raise money so that we can fund things that the playgroup needs but the budget cannot stretch to!
Last year we raised over £2600, which was a fantastic year when you consider how small an organisation we are. A large proportion of this money was spent on the garden – we purchased some fabulous new fencing, a tool shed, a garden strimmer and some wood that was used by a very talented parent to build us a large play boat! On a smaller scale we purchased a book rack, Harold the giraffe and his notebook and we also paid for the magician at the end of year party.
We are always after new parents to help us organise and participate in our fundraising events, so if you are able to spare some time please let us know. After all the more people we get to help the smaller the work load on everyone involved. If you have any fundraising ideas please let us know.
Fundraising Links
www.yellowmoon.org.uk
This is a catalogue that contains many useful craft items that are ideal for
entertaining the children during the holidays or on wet days. When ordering use
the playtimes playgroup Code "SPL1145" then a percentage of sales
goes directly to the playgroup. If you order direct the full delivery charge
will be incurred, however if you place you order as part of a collective playgroup
order the delivery charge is substantially reduced.
www.able-labels.co.uk
This is a catalogue that offers top quality personalised gifts and labels by
mail order. When ordering you must quote the playgroup code "PTPG"
(as above the full delivery charge will be incurred if ordered direct)
www.webbivory.co.uk
This is a mail order catalogue that contains a wide variety of products. When
ordering you must quote "Fundraiser Source Code: 00096237/080/6/91”
so that playgroup can receive its commission (as above the full delivery charge
will be incurred if ordered direct, i.e. £3.99)
www.elc.co.uk
For details of how to support the playgroup when ordering from ELC please ask a member of staff or committee
for details.
www.Easy2Name.co.uk
Easy2name - custom labels for many uses. When the checkout is reached there is an area for the organisation name (Playtimes Playgroup) to be added. Playtimes will earn a donation of 20% of your order.
Other
organisations that we have used to raise money are:
www.ultimateplumpudding.co.uk
We order our specially labelled luxury Christmas puddings from this award
winning organisation. Details of the company and their products can be viewed
at the above website.
www.kids-klub.co.uk
Kids Klub Videos produce children's keepsake videos, we earn £1 for every video
taken during our annual Kids Klub Video session. Please check out their website
for more information.
www.stuff4kids.wahmall.co.uk
This company sells kids hooded towels. These need to be ordered through us as
it's the distributor who gives us 50p per towel ordered not the company. Check
out the website for the latest designs.
www.chocolates-for-chocoholics.co.uk
We order directly from a consultant who sells the Chocoholic products through
parties in people’s homes, so the commission is earned through her.
Product details can be found on their website but if you wish to hold a party
then contact the playgroup and we will provide you with her details.
