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A number of free fundraising facilities are available to charities through the PureCharity website. We are in the process of putting together a detailed series for charities on how to use the facilities. As they become available, each appears in the growing index on the left of this page under the heading "Facilities".
Donations
Simple donations can be made through the Pure Charity website. Donations can be made by Credit Card, Bank Transfer, Standing Order or cheque. The option for donors to pay by bank transfer is only available where the charity has elected for payment using these methods.
Funds from credit card payments flow through the Pure Charity bank accounts and are paid to charities at the end of each month, typically within three to ten days from the end of the month depending on the speed of delivery of documentation from banks and credit card companies. All other funds are paid directly from the donor to the charity.
Charities can quote a link to donors to take them directly to the page where they donate funds. For donors, the donation process is as simple as filling in their name, address and Gift Aid preference on one page and, for donors choosing to pay by by credit card, a second page for their credit card details.
Appeals/Events
Charities can enter details of particular appeals (eg. a Church Roof) or events (eg. a sponsored run), to which donors can donate. For charities who want to accept payment by bank transfer or standing order, there is the option to provide details of designated bank accounts for designated or restricted appeals.
Individuals or non charitable organisations can also set up appeals or events, designating one or more charity to benefit. In these circumstances, bank details still have to be provided by the charities.
Sponsorships
For events or appeals that are open to sponsorship, any number of individuals can sign up as a sponsor to collect funds on behalf of the charity.
Funraisers
Charities often raise funds by enticing donors to contribute to their activities through providing some sort of benefit. We categorise these types of activities as "Fun Raisers", to reflect the entertainment value of such activities. Tax on Funraisers is treated differently from simple donations. The relevant tax requirements are handled by the Pure Charity website. (We are currently in communication with the Inland Revenue to confirm that our systems comply with their regulations. Until confirmation is received, charities should take their own professional advice to be satisfied that our systems and information provided meet their tax requirements).
For all funraiser activities, charities determine the price they want to charge. They can also suggest an optional donation over and above the price.
Payment for funraisers is accepted by bank transfer, cheque or standing order (for subscriptions, for example).
In all cases, charities have the option of either making the funraiser visible to the general public, or restricted to anyone they invite to the website.
Ticketed Events
Ticketed events include any event which is controlled by tickets. Examples include a Summer Ball or a Conference for which charges are made. The Pure Charity system allows charities to enter any number of tickets (such as an adult ticket, a child's ticket or a table). Donors can buy any number of tickets and are encouraged to make additional donations if they want to.
Charities can enter the time, location and directions of the event. Tickets are provided to buyers, with relevant details on the ticket. The system also provides charities with a full guest list, identifying the amounts paid to date, and highlighting amounts not yet paid. Tickets are identified with a unique reference number that is listed on the guest list, to allow charities to identify unauthorised copying of tickets.
Detailed instructions can be found here
Adverts
Charities who sell advertising space in brochures can provide sales prices to advertisers. Buyers are encouraged to make additional optional donations, as determined by the charity.
Once an advert is placed, the advertiser is asked to upload their copy which is emailed directly to the organiser (typically either the charity itself or someone appointed by the charity on their behalf).
A simple invoice is provided by the system. Details of all purchases are emailed to the organiser (and the charity if organised by someone else), particularly useful for VAT registered charities as the basis on which they can produce their own VAT invoices. Gift Aid is handled by the system, where appropriate.
Auctions
The tax system for handling auctions is close to unworkable. In our view, the vast majority of charities will not deal with the tax aspects of auctions properly, either claiming more than they are entitled to do or failing to claim amounts they are entitled to.
The Pure Charity system handles all paperwork required to maximise Gift Aid claims for the charity, even producing a statement required by the Inland Revenue to be read out by the charity at the physical auction itself.
The system does not provide eBay type facilities. In particular, the system requires a physical auction to be held. But it does provide a system that allows people to bid online for items, either restricted to invitees or open to the general public. Online bids are reported to the charity at any time, so are known before the physical auction takes place. Charities can choose at will whether to accept online bids or to accept bids made at the event, to suit their requirements.
Fees/Subscriptions
The Pure Charity system provides charities with an option to organise payment of fees (such as entry to a historic site) or subscriptions (such as annual membership fees) through the internet. The information can be made available to the general public or limited to invitees only.
Where payment includes optional donations, the system handles Gift Aid.
Sale of Goods
The Pure Charity system provides a very simple sales system for charities. It is not designed as a full sales system. It is designed for individual sales, such as calendars or items produced by beneficiaries of the charity.
The system allows buyers to purchase items and to make optional donations. Details of sales are emailed to the charity (and, if different, the organiser) for delivery of the goods. Payment instructions are given to the buyer.
Services/Charges
A number of charities provide counselling or advisory services. Some of these are provided free of charge, but some services are charged for. The Pure Charity system provides a simple but flexible way for charities to organise payment for these services.
The system is particularly suited to charities who want people to pay if they can afford to do so, but not to pay if they can not. The relative anonymity of the internet provides a comfortable environment for some people to "book" services where they are not in a position to pay for them but where the charity wants them to benefit from their services, without prejudice to the ability to request payment from others who may be better able to afford payment.
Detailed instructions can be found here
Donations
Simple donations can be made through the Pure Charity website. Donations can be made by Credit Card, Bank Transfer, Standing Order or cheque. The option for donors to pay by bank transfer is only available where the charity has elected for payment using these methods.
Funds from credit card payments flow through the Pure Charity bank accounts and are paid to charities at the end of each month, typically within three to ten days from the end of the month depending on the speed of delivery of documentation from banks and credit card companies. All other funds are paid directly from the donor to the charity.
Charities can quote a link to donors to take them directly to the page where they donate funds. For donors, the donation process is as simple as filling in their name, address and Gift Aid preference on one page and, for donors choosing to pay by by credit card, a second page for their credit card details.
Appeals/Events
Charities can enter details of particular appeals (eg. a Church Roof) or events (eg. a sponsored run), to which donors can donate. For charities who want to accept payment by bank transfer or standing order, there is the option to provide details of designated bank accounts for designated or restricted appeals.
Individuals or non charitable organisations can also set up appeals or events, designating one or more charity to benefit. In these circumstances, bank details still have to be provided by the charities.
Sponsorships
For events or appeals that are open to sponsorship, any number of individuals can sign up as a sponsor to collect funds on behalf of the charity.
Funraisers
Charities often raise funds by enticing donors to contribute to their activities through providing some sort of benefit. We categorise these types of activities as "Fun Raisers", to reflect the entertainment value of such activities. Tax on Funraisers is treated differently from simple donations. The relevant tax requirements are handled by the Pure Charity website. (We are currently in communication with the Inland Revenue to confirm that our systems comply with their regulations. Until confirmation is received, charities should take their own professional advice to be satisfied that our systems and information provided meet their tax requirements).
For all funraiser activities, charities determine the price they want to charge. They can also suggest an optional donation over and above the price.
Payment for funraisers is accepted by bank transfer, cheque or standing order (for subscriptions, for example).
In all cases, charities have the option of either making the funraiser visible to the general public, or restricted to anyone they invite to the website.
Ticketed Events
Ticketed events include any event which is controlled by tickets. Examples include a Summer Ball or a Conference for which charges are made. The Pure Charity system allows charities to enter any number of tickets (such as an adult ticket, a child's ticket or a table). Donors can buy any number of tickets and are encouraged to make additional donations if they want to.
Charities can enter the time, location and directions of the event. Tickets are provided to buyers, with relevant details on the ticket. The system also provides charities with a full guest list, identifying the amounts paid to date, and highlighting amounts not yet paid. Tickets are identified with a unique reference number that is listed on the guest list, to allow charities to identify unauthorised copying of tickets.
Detailed instructions can be found here
Adverts
Charities who sell advertising space in brochures can provide sales prices to advertisers. Buyers are encouraged to make additional optional donations, as determined by the charity.
Once an advert is placed, the advertiser is asked to upload their copy which is emailed directly to the organiser (typically either the charity itself or someone appointed by the charity on their behalf).
A simple invoice is provided by the system. Details of all purchases are emailed to the organiser (and the charity if organised by someone else), particularly useful for VAT registered charities as the basis on which they can produce their own VAT invoices. Gift Aid is handled by the system, where appropriate.
Auctions
The tax system for handling auctions is close to unworkable. In our view, the vast majority of charities will not deal with the tax aspects of auctions properly, either claiming more than they are entitled to do or failing to claim amounts they are entitled to.
The Pure Charity system handles all paperwork required to maximise Gift Aid claims for the charity, even producing a statement required by the Inland Revenue to be read out by the charity at the physical auction itself.
The system does not provide eBay type facilities. In particular, the system requires a physical auction to be held. But it does provide a system that allows people to bid online for items, either restricted to invitees or open to the general public. Online bids are reported to the charity at any time, so are known before the physical auction takes place. Charities can choose at will whether to accept online bids or to accept bids made at the event, to suit their requirements.
Fees/Subscriptions
The Pure Charity system provides charities with an option to organise payment of fees (such as entry to a historic site) or subscriptions (such as annual membership fees) through the internet. The information can be made available to the general public or limited to invitees only.
Where payment includes optional donations, the system handles Gift Aid.
Sale of Goods
The Pure Charity system provides a very simple sales system for charities. It is not designed as a full sales system. It is designed for individual sales, such as calendars or items produced by beneficiaries of the charity.
The system allows buyers to purchase items and to make optional donations. Details of sales are emailed to the charity (and, if different, the organiser) for delivery of the goods. Payment instructions are given to the buyer.
Services/Charges
A number of charities provide counselling or advisory services. Some of these are provided free of charge, but some services are charged for. The Pure Charity system provides a simple but flexible way for charities to organise payment for these services.
The system is particularly suited to charities who want people to pay if they can afford to do so, but not to pay if they can not. The relative anonymity of the internet provides a comfortable environment for some people to "book" services where they are not in a position to pay for them but where the charity wants them to benefit from their services, without prejudice to the ability to request payment from others who may be better able to afford payment.
Detailed instructions can be found here
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