Frequently Asked Questions

Breast Cancer Care and other cancer charities:

Q: Who is Breast Cancer Care, and what do you do?
A: Breast Cancer Care has been working for over 30 years to make a difference in the lives of people affected by breast cancer. We provide accurate, easy to understand information as well as practical and emotional support. We are the only breast cancer charity working across the UK to provide these services.

Every year we respond to over 2 million requests for support and information about breast cancer or breast health concerns. All our services are free.

We are committed to campaigning for better treatment and support for people with breast cancer and their families.

Anyone with breast cancer or breast health concerns can get free, confidential support and information from the Breast Cancer Care helpline on 0808 800 6000 or by visiting www.breastcancercare.org.uk

Q: What is the difference between Breast Cancer Care and other Charities?
A: Breast Cancer Care is the only UK charity that specifically aims to provide information and support to those affected by Breast Cancer Care, free of charge. We do not carry out any Medical Research.

Gift Aid:

Q: What is Gift Aid?
A: For people who pay UK tax, Gift Aid is a very simple way to increase the value of your donations by 28 per cent.

Q: Who is eligible to claim Gift Aid ?
A: To be eligible the person making a personal donation or sponsoring a supporter needs to:

  • be a UK Tax Payer
  • tick the Gift Aid box on the sponsorship form
  • provide a valid home address.

    Q: Can Gift Aid be applied to money raised from pin badge sales, raffle money, tickets for events, prize draws?
    A: No, Gift Aid may not be claimed if a benefit is received by the donor, such as a prize, or entry to an event, therefore tickets, pin badges, raffles and prize draws are not eligible.
     

Raffles:

Q: Can Gift Aid be applied to raffle ticket sales?
A: No, it cannot as the person is receiving a chance to win a prize.

Q: Do I have to register my raffle?
A: It depends: If the raffle is run on the day of the event, and tickets are not sold in advance, it is classed as a small lottery, and does not need to be registered with a local authority or gaming board. But you must adhere to the conditions in the raffle guidelines – Pink Fridays raffle guidelines can be downloaded from the website.

Pre-promoted raffles and lotteries
Note: Due to a change in the law, only Societies, not individuals, can promote and sell tickets in advance of the draw date by registering the raffle with a local authority. Please contact your local authority to register your raffle and request all relevant paperwork, including the Gambling Act 2005. You will also need to issue printed tickets in line with the Gambling Act terms and conditions.

Public Collections: i.e. Street / Bars:
Q: Can I do a street collection to raise money?
A: To do a street collection in a public place, you must first obtain a collector’s license from the appropriate local authority (usually the police or the council)

Q: Can I hold a collection on Private Property, e.g. a pub or shop?
A: You can only collect in private property if you have obtained permission from the manager/owner of the premises

Q: Can I do a house-to-house collection?
A: No, we don't advise any supporter to do a house to house collection on behalf of Breast Cancer Care.
 

Getting-to-know-you Quiz:


Q: How do I make money with the Quiz?
A: To make money, you can charge people to take part. Perhaps £1 per person or £2 per team? For a prize for the winners, you can ask for a donated prize from local businesses, or buy a small gift.

Northern Ireland:


Q: I live in Northern Ireland - can I still fundraise for Breast Cancer Care?
A: Of course! If you need any more information about fundraising in Northern Ireland contact the Scotland and Northern Ireland Office, by emailing fundraisingnireland@breastcancercare.org.uk or telephoning 0845 092 0830

Q: I am thinking about holding a Pink Fridays event (in Northern Ireland) are there any Breast Cancer Care services in Northern Ireland?
A: People affected by breast cancer in Northern Ireland can access our helpline, Ask the Nurse service, publications, telephone support groups and web based services.

We have much more to do in Northern Ireland and are committed to doing so, so we’ll be continuously extending our role, directly and indirectly, over the next few years.

Paying In money:


Q: How do I pay in the money I have raised?
A: Pay online at http://payin.breastcancercare.org.uk
NB: this is the easiest and most convenient way to send money to us

OR

You can pay in the money by sending us a completed Money Return form (available in your Pink Fridays fundraising kit, and also available to download in our event resources section).

Please count the money (the Charity Commission states that by law two people should be present when monies are counted), and fill in the form, including the signature of the fundraiser and a witness. Return the form, with a cheque made payable to ‘Breast Cancer Care’ to Pink Fridays, Breast Cancer Care, Freepost RG172, Bracknell RG12 1ZX. This enables us to thank and acknowledge receipt of your support.

Q: Can I have a paying-in slip?
A:  If at all possible we would ask you to pay the money raised into a personal or business account and then issue a cheque or pay online as this keeps our administration costs to a minimum and also makes it much easier for us to track, acknowledge and thank donations. If this is not possible please contact us on 0845 092 0817 and we will be happy to send out a paying in slip.

Q: I have lost my Money Return Form- where can I get a new one?
A: If you have lost the Money Return Form, they are available to download on the website in the event resources section.

Q: I have lost the Freepost envelope to return the money- where do I send it?
A: Please send in the money you have raised with a cheque to ‘Breast Cancer Care’ to:
Pink Fridays, Breast Cancer Care, Freepost RG172, Bracknell RG12 1ZX

Q: I have done my fundraising with lots of other people- can they be thanked too?
A: To do this, simply put their names in Section 3 of the Money Return Form, and we will try our best to include them in our thanks.

Other:


Q: Can someone from Breast Cancer Care come to my event?
A: If you would like someone representing Breast Cancer Care to come to your event, please contact your area fundraising team:

 


Q: Can someone come for a cheque presentation to my event?
A: As above

Q: Can one of the Breast Cancer Care Patrons (such as Geri Haliwell) come to my Pink Fridays Event?
A: Unfortunately it isn't possible to get one of the Breast Cancer Care Patrons to attend your event as they are very busy people, and their involvement with us does not include this kind of work. If you would like to have a celebrity attend your event, you will need to contact their agents or manager directly.

Q: I would like to order breast awareness publications, how can I do this?
A: You order these free publications from our website at www.breastcancercare.org.uk/publications There is a sliding scale of postage charges for bulk orders. All titles are available to download in large print. Braille and audio CD are available upon request, please contact the publications team on 0845 092 0808 or email publications@breastcancercare.org.uk

If you can't find the answer you are looking for here, please call 0870 164 9422 or email pinkfridays@breastcancercare.org.uk