How exciting! Our Refugee Week Fundraising Appeal kicks off today and runs until the 30 June. Refugee Week 2012 celebrates the spirit of refugees – of the individual and the community – and indeed Scotland’s spirit.
I hope you’ll not only join us in celebrating refugees during our upcoming festival – but over the course of the next few weeks get stuck in to help us raise funds, allowing us to provide much needed advice and services to those seeking sanctuary in Scotland.
Do you know it costs us around £3.5 million pounds a year to run our services? A lot of money to raise, right? But there is always a need for funding – not only for existing services but also to enable us to do more.
Support our life-saving work
Our Refugee Week Fundraising Appeal will help us raise money to continue our life-saving work. We help asylum seekers at all stages of the asylum process – from when they arrive until after they are granted sanctuary in Scotland. We help people rebuild their lives in Scotland but we need your help to continue this vital work.
Calling all supporters and champion fundraisers
If the support, dedication and utter generosity that was shown during our last appeal are anything to go on – we’re in good hands. And I can’t wait to see what innovative and creative ways people fundraise – or simply donate.
Need a little fundraising inspiration?
Donate, attend one of our events, raise funds at work – really there’s so many ways to give! Take a look at our fundraising tips for inspiration.
Attend one of our fundraising events
Get your skates on and dance to the 80’s at our Roller Disco. A fun, energetic way to kick-start the festival! We hope you’ll join us on Friday 15 June 6-10pm at Jumpin’ Jaks, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.
Tickets are £10 and available by calling 0141 552 4267 or online.
Love music? Come along to our fantastic Refugee Week Opening Concert – featuring King Creosote and friends on Monday 18 June at the Old Fruitmarket. Tickets £15/£12 concession. Don’t delay, book tickets before they’re gone.
Up for a Fundraising Challenge?
Watch out for our fundraising challenges running throughout the campaign – there’s opportunity for you outstanding fundraisers to win tickets to our Roller Disco or even snag a Refugee Week T-shirt!
Raise awareness and funds
Take part in our 12-hour tweet-a-thon (8am-8pm) on Wednesday 20 June. Raise awareness, support and money.
Donating made easy – simply text
Donate to our Refugee Week Appeal by Text. Text RWSO12£5. You can text donate anywhere between £1-10. Easy and appreciated.
Don’t keep it to yourself – share what you’re doing
Whenever and however you’re donating or fundraising – we want to hear from you. Get involved! And don’t forget to share your pictures, videos and stories via our blogs, Twitter and Facebook.
