Top tips for holding a bucket collection
- Get permission: Bucket collections might need approval from the council or police if your collection is in a public area. Talk to them and see what you need to do, it’s usually the licensing department you need to speak to. If you’re raising money on private property, you’ll need to talk to the owner or manager instead. Get your request in early, and make sure you have permission in writing too. It's worth checking how many people you're allowed to have collecting as well
- Fundraising materials: You’ll need buckets, stickers, Breast Cancer Now t-shirts and more. You could even get into fancy dress if you really want to stand out
- Get authorisation from us: Before you start, you’ll need a letter of authorisation from us. Get in touch at community@breastcancernow.org or on 0207 025 2425 and we’ll get it sorted for you
- Make some noise: On the day when you’re collecting, don’t be afraid to make some noise! Have some key statistics about breast cancer ready, or share details of our research projects and support services. These are all great conversation starters. If you’re a bit nervous, we can always write a few lines for you to use
Before you get started
How your bucket collection can make a difference
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£100 could...
Pay for 1 person to go to Living with Secondary Breast Cancer. These group sessions enable people with secondary breast cancer to get expert information and meet others going through the same thing.
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£300 could...
Help 10 people affected by breast cancer get vital answers by calling our free helpline. No question is too big or too small. And all calls are answered by breast care nurses and trained staff.
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£460 could...
Pay for 2 days of research. That’s 2 days for a researcher to better understand breast cancer. Work on their project. And find new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent the disease.
We're here to help
If you want to talk about your plans or need any support, get in touch with our team on 0207 025 2425 or by emailing community@breastcancernow.org. Or you can get in touch with us using our handy contact form. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Tips to help you get started
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Top tips for success
Our friendly team share their top tips for a successful fundraiser.
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Create a JustGiving page
Make it simple for friends and family to support you by setting up an online fundraising page – it takes no time at all to do.
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Downloadable materials
Need materials? We have games, posters, bunting and much more.
