#JustOneFundraiser

There comes a time in a charity's blog history when you have to mention the dreaded word 'fundraising'! And I am the one to bring that word today!

However, we at Beyond Ourselves, have the best supporters a charity could have. We were so amazed when we released our shoe appeal at Christmas at the speed with which you all sent in gifts to cover all the shoes we needed. We are so fortunate that you engage so much with what is happening in Zambia.

It is much easier to raise money for a specific project as we feel we are making a real difference to that particular area. But we do also need ongoing financial support for the more routine things that we need. We are truly blessed to have very few overhead costs, thanks to the generosity of Stephen James, as we have no rent, utility bills and many other little perks!

Many of you sponsor a child or more which is making such a difference to the children at the schools we partner with - well none of it would be happening without you actually - but can you think of any other fundraising activities you could take on this year?

• Cake sales/coffee mornings 
• Wine tasting evening - (a friend held one of those - most successful) 
• Sponsored walk/bike ride 
• Company dress down days 
• Corporate 'charity of the year' 

Putting on a fundraising event can be really fun and satisfying to know that the funds you raise are going to be wisely spent, so have a think. If you want any ideas or help, then give me a call on 020 8345 8302 - always happy to help.

Let us and the world know what you are doing by using #JustOneFundraiser! THANK YOU again for all that you do to support Beyond Ourselves. To quote a line in a song ‘You are the wind beneath our wings’!

Karen x