See the Fundraising Ideas Section.

Once you have decided what fundraising event you are doing, you need to contact the fundraising department. The fundraising team can be contacted on 1890 374 374 or on 01 4266500. The fundraising team needs to take all details of the event for their database and for any letters or sponsorship cards etc.

Depending on the event, you will probably need a letter of autherisation to show supporters that you have contacted D.S.I. Also if the event involves sponsorship, such as a walk, sponsored wax etc, you will need sponsorship cards from D.S.I. with all the details of the event on the cards.

Most events, if they are individually organised will require a letter of authorisation/authentication from D.S.I. to show supporters that you have the organisations permission to hold the event.

If you are thinking of collecting money publicly whether it’s a street collection or selling something, you need to get a permit from the local Garda Station. ALL PUBLIC COLLECTIONS REQUIRE PERMITS. Permits take time so please contact the Garda station well in advance.

• You need to give D.S.I all the information with regards to the fundraising event -when, where, how and who will be participating. D.S.I will need contact details of the main people involved.
• A letter of authorization from D.S.I.
• You need to pass on all the information to the local Garda Station where the fundraising is happening.
• Once you have applied to the station, please let D.S.I. know the station that is issuing the permit as in some cases, depending on the event, members of the public might contact the office about the event.

If you are thinking of collecting in a shopping centre, you still need the permit (only if you are collecting outside the store) and the permission of the Centre's Management. This should be organized as soon as possible to ensure you have a date that you'd like.

Everyone taking part in the collection needs a copy of the permit as proof of legality.

No, Down Syndrome Ireland's insurance does not cover events other than those directly organised by us. If you are organising an event in aid of Down syndrome Ireland, it will be necessary to make your own arrangements in relation to insurance.

You send all funds collected to: Down Syndrome Ireland, Citylink Business Park, Old Naas Road, Dublin 12. When sending the proceeds in, please include all your details to ensure that we can issue you with a thank you letter and receipt. To ensure security, please send all proceeds in cheque, postal order, or bank draft form or you can call the office to give credit card or laser details or lodgement details.

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There are no tax benefits from a fundraising event; however, if you are a PAYE taxpayer, donations of over €250 or more in one year is eligible for Tax Relief (not to the PAYE person but you can pass this on to the charity). Your donation of €250 or more in the year could be worth up to 72% more to Down Syndrome Ireland, and this comes at no extra cost to yourself. Simply fill in the tax relief form and send it back to us – It is that simple. Contact the fundraising team for a form, or it can be downloaded at www.revenue.ie/leaflets/chy2.doc