There are a number of ways to help feed a child for a fiver

You may want to get the whole office involved in fund raising activities such as wearing your 'scruffs' to work or having a home made cake sale.

You may just want to make a straightforward donation. You can do this quickly and easily online or if you wish, by cheque.

Alternatively, why not give someone in your office our Secret Santa gift this Christmas.

Questions & Answers

What is the best way for our group to collect the money?

1. You can nominate champions in your group to collect the funds.
2. We can supply you with special sealed Railway Children collection buckets. If you require collection buckets, please call 01270 757596 Or email kaye.brindle@railwaychildren.org.uk

How can we make our colleagues aware of the appeal?

1. You can print out posters (here) and display them in staff rooms, toilets, on notice boards and around the office.
2. Direct people to the website.
3. Send them the website details via email using the 'Send to Friend' link at the top right of your screen.

When do you need our money by?

Please submit donations by Friday 18th December 2009.

When will I receive my Secret Santa Card?

As soon as your payment is confirmed, you will receive a PDF download to print off and present as your gift.

How do we get the money to you?

You can use the following methods to send your money to us:
  1. By post - send a cheque (made payable to Railway Children) to: Railway Children, 1 The Commons, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1EG.
  2. At a bank - Request a Railway Children paying in slip and pay in the money at any Royal Bank of Scotland branch. Please send the counterfoil to us at the address at the bottom of the page with your company details and the amount.
  3. Online by clicking the donate now button.
    This allows you to pay any amount by credit card.
  4. Personal Cheque Presentation - If you would like a member of staff to visit your offices, please call us.
  5. By telephone - Please call 01270 757596 and have your debit or credit card details to hand.

Using Gift Aid means that for every £1 you give, Railway Children get an extra 25p from HM Revenue & Customs. For example, £5 can be turned into £6.40 and it won't cost you another penny.

If you are a UK tax payer and you would like Railway Children to claim Gift Aid, please make sure you say yes when you donate over the phone or tick the box when you pay online. If you use a paying in slip or send us a cheque, we can send you a Gift Aid form.

Secret Santa

It all adds up to
make a real
difference

  • £5 could provide a child with 3 good meals a day for 12 days in India.
  • £10 provides food, overnight clothing and toiletries for a runaway refuge in the UK.
  • £25 will keep a child in formal education in India for 6 weeks.
  • £50 could pay for a child to be reunited with their family.
  • £200 will fund an outreach worker to make contact with children when they arrive on a platform in India.
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