Whatever you choose to do to raise money, JustGiving is a trusted platform used by charities around the world. It’s a simple and secure way to manage your donations and sponsorship.
Follow these quick steps to set up your fundraising page and start collecting donations from family, friends, and colleagues:
- Visit justgiving.com/firstlight and click Start fundraising to begin.
- Log in to your JustGiving account, or create one if you’re new to the platform.
- Choose your fundraising type — whether you’re taking part in an event, celebrating an occasion, fundraising in memory, or doing your own thing.
- If your event isn’t listed, select Add your own and tell us a bit more about your plans.
- Pick your page link — this is the web address you’ll share with supporters.
- When asked about receiving donations in return for goods or services:
- Tick Yes if you’re selling tickets, running a raffle, or auctioning items (note: these donations won’t be eligible for Gift Aid).
- Tick No for all other types of fundraising.
- When asked if your charity is contributing to the cost of your fundraising:
- Tick No, unless First Light have agreed to subsidising your event in anyway.
- Click Create your page — and you’re ready to go!
Did You Know?
You can add offline donations to your JustGiving total. Just go to Edit your page, then click Edit next to Raised offline in the Donations made to your page section, and enter the amount.
Ways to Boost Your Donations
Here are a few tips to help maximise your impact:
- Tell your story: Share why you’re fundraising for First Light and what it means to you. A personal story can inspire more donations.
- Share your page: Use email and social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) to spread the word.
- Add photos: Fundraisers who include images raise 14% more on average. JustGiving will also prompt you to post updates — a great way to show your progress.
- Set a target: It motivates you and shows supporters how close you are to reaching your goal.
Need Help?
If you’d like support setting up your page, or if you already have a JustGiving page and would like us to share it, please fill in the form below, we’ll be happy to help and promote your fundraising.
For any questions or support with your fundraising activity, get in touch with us using the form below.