Before you begin
Setting up your fundraiser
During your fundraiser
After your fundraiser
Before you begin
Do I need permission to fundraise?
WA fundraising guidelines states any fundraising event must be registered and approved by us beforehand. It’s important that you are prepared when it comes to organising your own fundraising event. You can get started with your fundraising straight away when you set up your very own online fundraising page - no paperwork or forms required! To create an online fundraising page just click here and start fundraising today!
How do I obtain permission to host my own fundraising event for the Foundation?
Complete our Community Fundraising Event Application form available on our resources page. Alternatively, you can set up your very own online fundraising page. If you need help with completing the form or have any questions please contact Tenikka Powell, Community Fundraising Manager on tenikka.powell@pchf.org.au or (08) 6456 5592
Do I need any licenses or permits to host my own fundraising event?
If you are organising a raffle you may need to get the correct license from the Department for Racing, Gaming and Liquor – please check out their website before planning your event http:/www.rgl.wa.gov.au/
If you are holding an event in public or on property, you may need permission from the property owner or council. If you are preparing and selling food you will also need a license from your local council.
Can I fundraise for the WA Children's Hospice Project?
Yes, you can. Please outline that you are wanting your funds to be directed to the WA Children's Hospive project when completing your Community Fundraising Event Application Form available on our resources page. When choosing one of our featured fundraising themes, select Fundraise for WA Children's Hospice. Click on the start fundraising button and follow the steps. All donations recieved from your online fundraising page will be directed to the WA Children's Hospice Project.
Will my fundraising event be covered under the Foundation’s public liability insurance?
You will not be covered under any Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation insurance policies. We recommend you arrange your own insurance for any fundraising activities you undertake.
Will I be reimbursed for any expenses?
We cannot cover any expenses incurred and recommend that if you need to spend money to raise funds then be sure you set a budget from the beginning. As a general rule for every $1 spent you should aim to raise $4. You need to keep track of expenses as well as the funds you have raised which can be easily be done on a excel spreadsheet – just remember this needs to be returned to us within 30 days of your event ending.
How do I create an online fundraising page?
Choose from one of our featured fundraising themes including Celebrate, Challenge yourself, Remembering a loved one or Fundraise your way here. Click on the Start Fundraising button and follow the below steps.
Step 1. Create an account (or log in if you've provided the same email address before)
Step 2. Create your page
Step 3. Make a personalised donation
Step 4. Start fundraising!
*By creating an online fundraising page, your donations will automatically be received by Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation and directed to help support services and programs at Perth Children’s Hospital. You cannot direct online donations received from your online fundraising page to the WA Children’s Hospice Project. Fundraisers for the WA Children's Hospice Project must be facilitated through our Community Event Application Form which can be found on our resources page here.
Setting up your fundraiser
How do I create a team?
Once you’ve created your online fundraising page, you’ll have access to your very own account with a dashboard. Make sure you're logged into your account, go to your dashboard and you’ll find the option to create a team. Don't forget, when creating your team to select 'YES' when asked "Do you want to allow others to join your team?". This will enable a button called 'Join Us' that will appear on your fundraising page allowing others to easily join your team!
How do I join a team?
The team must be created first. Once the team has been created, the team captain (the person who created the team) can send the team fundraising page URL/link. On the team fundraising page there will be a button called 'Join Us' where you can simply join that team. Don’t forget, the person creating the team must enable “allow others to join” to ensure this button appears on the team fundraising page. As team captain you can update your team settings in your dashboard once logged into your account.
During your fundraiser
Can I use Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation logo?
Use of the Foundation logo is not permitted without prior approval. For further information please contact Tenikka Powell, Community Fundraising Manager on tenikka.powell@pchf.org.au or (08) 6456 5592
Can Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation attend my event or provide a guest speaker?
We rely on the generous support of the community to raise funds and while we greatly appreciate your fundraising efforts as do our wonderful clinicians and nurses, our availability is limited and patient care must come first. We cannot provide Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation staff to help coordinate or organise your event but we can provide you with lots of tips and fundraising resources. For further information please contact Tenikka Powell, Community and Programs Manager on tenikka.powell@pchf.org.au or (08) 6456 5592
What support will the Foundation provide to help me with my fundraising?
Lots! Check out our Community Fundraising Toolkit available to download from the fundraising resources page. You’ll find some great resources that you can download and print!
After your fundraiser
Can I split the funds raised between multiple charities?
Yes, provided you advise us and the percentage of funds to be split is stated in your fundraising event application form. Your online fundraising page cannot split proceeds between multiple charities and all donations will be received by Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation automatically.
How do I transfer the funds I have raised?
Donations from your online fundraising page will automatically be received by Perth Children's Hospital Foundation. If you would like your donations to go to the WA Children’s Hospice Project please select ‘Fundraise for the Hospice’.
You can transfer your cash donations from your fundraising event directly to Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation or the WA Children’s Hospice Project. To do this, please contact Tenikka Powell, Community and Programs Manager on tenikka.powell@pchf.org.au or (08) 6456 5592.
For all cheques, please make these payabale to Perth Children's Hospital Foundation, PO Box 8249, Subiaco East WA 6008
How do my supporters obtain receipts for their donations?
Supporters who donate to your online fundraising page will automatically receive a tax donation receipt. If you are collecting cash donations, your supporters may request a tax receipt if the donation is $2 or more. You must complete our cash donation receipt form available to download from the fundraising resources page and return all funds raised within 14 days of your fundraising event.
Where do my funds raised go towards?
All funds raised for Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation are used to enable All funds raised are used to enable Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and the wider Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) to ensure WA’s sick children and young people continue to access world-class health care that comes from;
- Ground-breaking research
- World-class expertise
- Education and training programs
- Innovative equipment and technology
- Positive patient experiences
All funds raised for the WA Children’s Hospice Project will help build a brand new children’s hospice in Perth which will care for children aged from birth to 18 years who have a life-limiting condition and are requiring palliative care.