Fundraising with KSAAS
Every pound you raise helps us provide vital, trauma-informed support to survivors of sexual violence across Kent & Medway. From counselling and advocacy to youth engagement and survivor-led initiatives, your efforts directly contribute to healing, empowerment, and change.
Your impact
Your fundraising helps us:
- Provide free, confidential support to survivors
- Train staff in trauma-informed care
- Expand youth and community outreach
- Advocate for systemic change and survivor-led policy
Your support transforms lives
We couldn’t do what we do without you. Every step you take, cake you bake, mile you run, or moment you give helps local women and girls access the vital support they need.
Whether you're a solo superstar or rallying a team, there are so many ways to get involved:
Read on for tips on planning, promoting, and fundraising safely and legally.
Getting Started
1. Choose your fundraising style
Whether you’re sporty, crafty, social, or solo, there’s a way to fundraise that suits you:
- 🏃 Run, walk, cycle, or swim in a sponsored challenge
- 🍰 Host a bake sale, coffee morning, or supper club
- 🎨 Sell handmade crafts, art, or upcycled goods
- 🎤 Organise a quiz night, open mic, or community event
- 🎁 Celebrate a birthday or milestone by asking for donations instead of gifts
Need inspiration? Check our A-Z fundraising ideas list
2. Set your goal
- Pick a realistic fundraising target
- Decide how long your campaign will run
- Choose your platform (e.g., JustGiving, GoFundMe, Facebook Fundraisers)
3. Plan your event of campaign
- Pick a date and venue (online or in-person)
- Recruit helpers or co-hosts
- Create a checklist: materials, permissions, safety measures
Legal & Safe fundraising
KSAAS is committed to ethical, survivor-centred practice — and that includes fundraising. Here’s how to keep things safe and legal:
- Permissions: Get approval for public collections or raffles
- Insurance: Check if your venue or activity needs coverage
- Data protection: Respect privacy when collecting names or emails
- Safeguarding: Ensure your event is inclusive and safe for all attendees
If you're unsure, KSAAS can advise — just reach out.
Promote your fundraiser
- Use social media to share your story and progress
- Tag @KSAAS and use relevant hashtags
- Create posters or flyers for local spaces
- Ask your workplace, school, or community group to help spread the word
After your fundraiser
- Celebrate and thank your supporters
- Share photos and stories with KSAAS
- Send in your donations via bank transfer, or online platform
- Reflect on what worked and what you’d do differently next time
Tell us about your fundraising
Once you know what you want to do, let us know so we can support you and supply fundraising materials such as t shirts, signs, collection tins.
Click link to complete form - Fundraising Form
You’ve done it! Now let’s put your funds to work!!
Congratulations on completing your fundraising event — what an achievement! Now that the celebrations are winding down, it’s time to send your funds to us so we can start turning your hard work into impact.
We recommend submitting your funds within one month of your event. And don’t forget to thank your sponsors and let them know how much you’ve raised — they’ll love to hear it!
Offline Fundraising: How to Send Your Funds
We offer several safe and secure ways to pay in your offline fundraising:
Online
The quickest and most cost-effective method is via our website. Visit the Pay in your fundraising page to make a secure payment.
By Post
Please send cheques (made payable to East Kent Rape Crisis Centre) along with any paper sponsorship forms to:
PO BOX 353, Canterbury, CT2 9WA
Please do not send cash through the post.
In Person
Prefer to drop off your funds in person? Contact our fundraising team to arrange a visit. You’ll be able to hand in cash or make a card payment on-site.
If you’ve collected cash, the easiest option is to deposit it into your bank and then make an online payment. Alternatively, you’re welcome to bring the cash directly to our office.
Online Sponsorship
The quickest and most cost-effective method is via Just Giving. Visit our Just Giving page and chose the 'Give Now' option.
Fundraising A-Z
If you need some activity inspiration for your fundraiser, we've put together a list of fundraising ideas that can be found here.