Our fundraising promise

Fundraising Standards BoardWe are committed to high standards

  • We do all we can to ensure that fundraisers, volunteers and fundraising contractors working with us to raise funds, comply with the Codes and with this Promise.
  • We comply with the law including those that apply to data protection, health and safety and the environment.

We are honest and open

  • We tell the truth and do not exaggerate.
  • We do what we say we are going to do.
  • We answer all reasonable questions about our fundraising activities and costs.

We are clear

  • We are clear about who we are, what we do and how your gift is used.
  • Where we have a promotional agreement with a commercial company, we make clear how much of the purchase price we receive.
  • We give a clear explanation of how you can make a gift and amend a regular commitment.

We are respectful

  • We respect the rights, dignities and privacy of our supporters and beneficiaries.
  • We will not put undue pressure on you to make a gift and if you do not want to give or wish to cease giving, we will respect your decision.
  • If you tell us that you don’t want us to contact you in a particular way we will not do so.

We are fair and reasonable

  • We take care not to use any images or words that cause unjustifiable distress or offence.
  • We take care not to cause unreasonable nuisance or disruption.

We are accountable

  • If you are unhappy with anything we’ve done whilst fundraising, you can contact us to make a complaint. We have a complaints procedure, a copy of which is available on request. If we cannot resolve your complaint, we accept the authority of the Fundraising Standards Board to make a final adjudication.

Raise money to help make Britain a great place to grow old

Your fundraising is vital to help us reach more older people.

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    While you shop

    Shop at your favourite stores online and donate!

    Shop online
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    Fundraising events

    Run a marathon, skydive, climb a mountain and more!

    Fundraising events
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    Recycle

    Your old phones and printer cartridges can be turned into cash.

    Recycle
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    Up fo a cuppa

    Get together, have fun, raise some money.

    Up for a cuppa 

More ways to get involved

Help us to make Britain a great place to grown old in...

Our real life stories

WRVS touches the lives of older people all across Britain

  • Matthew's story

    Matthew's story

    “I’m finally doing a job I love, helping out at a WRVS over 60s club.”

    Watch Matthew's story

  • Volunteer Claire

    Claire and Leonard's story

    Claire has given Leonard the help he needs to get back on his feet after a stay in hospital."

      Read Claire and Leonard's story

More real life stories

Find your local
WRVS services

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Make a donation

Donate online
Make a secure donation online using your credit or debit card.

Donate now

Donate by text
To donate £3 to
WRVS, text
OLDER to 70777.

Donate by phone
Call our donation line
on 0845 607 6524.

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How your donations help...

£6
could cover the cost of delivering Meals on Wheels.
£17
could help to recruit a WRVS volunteer.

£100
could help with the costs of a weekly lunch club.

Find out how we can help

If you know a family member, friend
or neighbour who is lonely or
isolated, find out how
WRVS can help.

How we helpPenny - Community Gardener  Penny - Community Gardener

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