Small Charity Week runs 15-20 June 2015. It celebrates and raises awareness of the essential work of the UK’s small charity sector which makes an invaluable contribution to the lives of millions of individuals, communities and causes across the UK and the rest of the world.
There’s a wide range of events going on which can be found on their website: http://smallcharityweek.com/ and follow @SCWeek2015 to see how you can get involved.
Small Charities Day – 15 June
Small Charity Week kicks off with a day devoted to raising the profile of small charities everywhere – for more information and to enter a national competition to win cash prizes, visit: http://smallcharityweek.com/i-%E2%99%A5-small-charities-day/
Big Advice Day – 16 June
A day of free 1to1 support across the country, you choose the topic and you’ll be matched with an expert advisor. For more information, visit: http://smallcharityweek.com/big-advice-day/
Policy Day – 17 June
Policy Day is a chance for small charities to engage with policy makers and influencers at a reception in London and at local events across the UK. For more information, visit: http://smallcharityweek.com/policy-day-2/
Volunteering Day – 18 June
A day to bring small charities and volunteers together to advertise or find volunteer roles and there will be two free event to help you to meet volunteers. For more information, visit: http://smallcharityweek.com/volunteering-day/
Fundraising Day – 19 June
There are a range of fundraising opportunities to take advantage of:
1. The Small Charity Week eBay Auction with a matched funding pot of £2,000
2. The Give@Checkout Competition
3. Win a Year’s Membership to Remember a Charity
4. Run your own fundraising night – The Great Big Small Charity Quiz and Decathlon
5. Fundraise in your local community by securing a fundraising license
6. Regional Fundraising Events
For more information, visit: http://smallcharityweek.com/fundraising-day/
Celebration Day – 20 June
Small Charity Week closes with a day to celebrate small charities everywhere. Celebration Day is intended as a great big thank you to small charities for all the effort you put in to make the world a better place.
Small Charity Week wants to create a moment in time, Celebration Day can be anything you want it to be. A thank you card signed by everyone in the office; a thank you in the local media a; a party; a special small charity service in your place of worship, a football tournament, an opportunity to showcase your work to the local community – anything you want.
For more information, visit: http://smallcharityweek.com/celebration-day/