Fundraise

Choose your event 

Breakfast morning, sponsored challenge, quiz night, parachute jump – it’s up to you!  

Fundraise 

Set up an online fundraising page with iDonate. Please make sure to choose Down Syndrome Ireland as your charity. 

Host your event

Promote it on your socials, take pictures, invite friends, family and colleagues to support you. Remember you are doing something amazing for people with Down syndrome.  

Lodge your funds 

Your funds will help us to make a huge difference to the lives of people with Down syndrome. There are plenty of ways to lodge your funds. If you raised funds online, these will be automatically transferred to Down Syndrome Ireland, so you don’t need to do a thing.  

Important Information 

The event must be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws.  

Down Syndrome Ireland is happy to offer advice and guidance for coordinating your event, however, the overall running of the event, including expenses, record keeping and management is ultimately the Fundraiser’s responsibility.  

Do I need insurance? 

Down Syndrome Ireland’s insurance cannot extend to volunteer events – therefore it is advisable to seek independent insurance advice.  

Do I need a permit? 

If you are collecting money from the public, you will require a permit from an Garda Síochána which must be obtained from your local Garda Station. We will advise you on what you need to do. All individuals engaged in public/street collections on behalf of Down Syndrome Ireland must be identifiable as collecting on behalf of Down Syndrome Ireland. This should include the wearing of branded t-shirts or bibs, name badges and appropriately branded collection buckets.  

Can the charity cover the costs of my challenge event? 

Fundraising activities, which include taking part in a challenge event, should state clearly that the funds being raised are for the purposes of that event and state what portion of the funds will go towards paying for the event. This ensures that those who contribute understand if any of the monies will go towards the cost of the challenge. This also helps avoid any misunderstanding about how much of the funds raised will reach Down Syndrome Ireland. 

Raffles  

If you are organising a raffle where tickets are to be sold other than to your guests, you should contact us for advice as you may need a permit. All lotteries must comply with the law.  

Door-to-door calls are only permissible if you know the residents and should be made during daylight hours.  

Can I fundraise for more than one charity?  

If you are fundraising for more than one charity, details for all the charities should appear on all promotional materials and donors should be made aware of how the proceeds will be shared among the different charities.  

Disclaimer  

We want you to enjoy your fundraising activities and stay safe! Down Syndrome Ireland can accept no liability for any loss, damage or injury caused during the event you undertake. Down Syndrome Ireland’s insurance does not cover property or the property of your helpers and guests, nor does it cover your personal liability for any injury suffered by yourself or your event participants. Remember to use common sense when it comes to health and safety. Where food is involved, please take care and work to ensure safe preparation, storage and cooking. Please follow good hygiene practices.  

For more information  

If you’d like to discuss fundraising event ideas with us, get in touch with our Fundraising Manager, Lauren McCarthy at laurenmccarthy@downsyndrome.ie

Thank you for choosing to host an event for Down Syndrome Ireland in your school or class. We really appreciate the support from you, your staff and students.  

Hosting an event in your school is a great way to do something rewarding and kind to benefit others. It also helps teach children and young people about the importance of diversity and inclusion. We’ve put together some simple tips to help guide you through the process of creating your own fundraising event. You can make a real difference to those with Down syndrome and their families. 

Choose your event  

Whether it’s a coffee morning in the staff room, dress up day, non-uniform day, a bake sale or sports event – the event is completely up to you!  

Fundraise  

It’s always advisable to set up an online fundraising page with iDonate. That way parents and staff can easily contribute if they don’t carry cash. Please make sure to choose Down Syndrome Ireland as your charity on iDonate. However, we understand most school fundraisers may only accept cash donations. Whatever is most suitable for you and your school is best.  

Host your event  

Promote it on your socials and on Aladdin or school app, and invite staff, students and parents to support you. Remember you are doing something amazing for people with Down syndrome. Make sure to take some pictures on the day (with consent of course).  

Lodge your funds  

Your funds will help us to make a huge difference to the lives of people with Down syndrome. There are plenty of ways to lodge your funds. If you raised funds online, these will be automatically transferred to Down Syndrome Ireland, so you don’t need to do a thing.

How to lodge funds raised?  

Please bank your funds within 4 weeks of your event so your hard-earned donations can get to work straight away.  

Online Fundraising  

If you are raising funds online, the donations are automatically transferred to us monthly, so you don’t have to worry about lodging your funds.  

Website  

Visit our website and submit your funds raised using your card. We also have Apple and Google pay to make the donation process seamless.  

Cheque/Bank Draft  

Drop a cheque or bank draft in the post with your name and address, and send to:  

Down Syndrome Ireland, Unit 3, Western Parkway Business Park, Ballymount Drive, Dublin D12 HP70  

Due to new banking procedures, all cheques must be made out to Down Syndrome Ireland. Please write any further information on the back of the cheque.  

Bank Transfer  

Make a bank transfer online or lodge any cash donations with the details below. Please make sure to include your name in the details of the transfer.  

Bank: AIB  
Address: Lower Baggot Street Dublin 2  
Name: Down Syndrome Ireland  
IBAN: IE75 AIBK 93101217850076  
BIC: AIBKIE2D  

Post Office  

If you lodge your funds in a post office, please email accounts@downsyndrome.ie to let us know the date, amount and post office location of your lodgement. These donations are transferred to us anonymously from An Post and we want to be able to acknowledge your amazing generosity.