Template press release – pre-fundraising
[Business] to put on a bake sale for BBC Children in Need
[Business] is holding a cake sale to support disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK
[Employee/s]at[Business name] are putting on a bake sale to support BBC Children in Need. The money raised will go on to help disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
Please add two short paragraphs about your fundraising followed by a quote from your CEO/key fundraiser. Some pointers are below to help.
Paragraph 1, fundraising activity: describe what your fundraising is and highlight any positive reaction it has had already. Where and when will it take place? How can others get involved – local residents/community groups etc.?
Paragraph 2, about your business: include some information about what you do and why you decided to support the charity. Is this your first time supporting BBC Children in Need – if not, what did you do in the past and how much have you raised to date?
Paragraph 3: a quote from your CEO/key fundraiser:Speaking of their efforts, [spokesperson’s name and position] said; “We’re really looking forward to putting on our bake sale and would like to thank those involved in the planning. It’s great fun supporting BBC Children in Need and to know we will be helping support disadvantaged children and young people across the UK is a fantastic feeling.”
BBC Children in Need works throughout the year to ensure that every child in the UK has a safe, happy and secure childhood, and the chance to reach their full potential. It relies on the energy and commitment of thousands of fundraisers and supporters across the UK, who donate their time and money to put on events supporting the Appeal. Whether through cake sales, dress ups or quizzes, every penny of the money raised goes towards supporting projects across the UK.
~ENDS~
For more details, please contact [Name]: [Tel.] / [Email]
Notes to Editors:
The BBC Children in Need Appeal is a charity registered in England and Wales (802052) and Scotland (SC039557) whose aim is to make a positive change to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
BBC Children in Need’s vision is that every child in the UK has a safe, happy and secure childhood and the chance to reach their potential. We will realise this vision by supporting, promoting and publicising work that addresses the challenges that children and young people face and work that builds their skills and resilience.
We are currently supporting c.2,500 projects that are working with children and young people facing a range of disadvantages or challenges in their lives such as poverty and deprivation, abuse or neglect or any kind of disability.
To 2015 Appeal takes place on Friday 13 November on BBC1
For more information, fundraising packs or to donate, please visit bbc.co.uk/pudsey
Template press release – post fundraising
[Business] has put on a successful bake sale for BBC Children in Need
Fundraising efforts raise £[amount] to support disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK
[Employee/s] at[Business name]have successfully raised £[amount]for BBC Children in Need, after putting on a bake sale to support the 2015 Appeal. The funds raised will go on to help disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
Please add two short paragraphs about your fundraising followed by a quote from your CEO/key fundraiser. Some pointers are below to help.
Paragraph 1, fundraising activity: describe what your fundraising was and highlight any positive reaction it had. Where and when did it take place? Who supported/visited the activity – local residents/community groups etc.?
Paragraph 2, about your business: include some information about what you do; why you decided to support the charity. Is this your first time supporting BBC Children in Need – if not, what did you do in the past & how much have you raised to date?
Paragraph 3: a quote from your CEO/key fundraiser:Speaking of their efforts, [spokesperson’s name and position] said; “We’re overwhelmed with the response we had to our bake sale and would like to say a huge thank you to all those who took part! It’s great fun supporting BBC Children in Need and to know that we’ve raised [figure raised & details of fundraising success] is a fantastic feeling. It’s good to know the money raised will go on to support children and young people across the UK who deserve a safe and happy upbringing.”
Donations are still being accepted, so to support [names] visit: [website for fundraising, if applicable].
BBC Children in Need works throughout the year to ensure that every child in the UK has a safe, happy and secure childhood, and the chance to reach their full potential. It relies on the energy and commitment of thousands of fundraisers and supporters across the UK, who donate their time and money to put on events in support of the Appeal. Whether through cake sales, dress ups or quizzes, every penny of the money raised goes towards supporting projects across the UK.
~ENDS~
For more details, please contact [Name]: [Tel.] / [Email]
Notes to Editors:
The BBC Children in Need Appeal is a charity registered in England and Wales (802052) and Scotland (SC039557) whose aim is to make a positive change to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
BBC Children in Need’s vision is that every child in the UK has a safe, happy and secure childhood and the chance to reach their potential. We will realise this vision by supporting, promoting and publicising work that addresses the challenges that children and young people face and work that builds their skills and resilience.
We are currently supporting c.2,500 projects that are working with children and young people facing a range of disadvantages or challenges in their lives such as poverty and deprivation, abuse or neglect or any kind of disability.
The 2015 Appeal takes place on Friday 13 November 2015 on BBC1.
For more information, fundraising packs or to donate, please visit bbc.co.uk/pudsey