Raise and sail – Getting Started

Fundraising is a bit like sailing - everything will turn out a lot better if you have a plan - so make a plan.

What you need is a plan

Fundraising is a bit like sailing – everything will turn out a lot better if you have a plan – so make a plan.
Here’s our suggestion for things to think about.

1. CHOOSE YOUR IDEA

Decide on an idea that is fun and possible. It may be that you are going to have several different fundraising projects but, each time, make sure that the idea is safe and sounds like fun. If you are still unsure about what you’re going to do, don’t forget we have some fundraising ideas for you on this site.
GIVE ME IDEAS

2. GET ORGANISED

Once your idea is agreed, you need to plan where and when and how. Don’t get so busy planning the event that you forget about the money! Who are you going to ask to support you? How will they give money? If you’re not sure how to make this work, take a look at our suggestions.
COLLECTING THE CASH

3. TELL EVERYONE

There’s no point going to all this trouble if nobody knows about it, so spread the word. Put up posters, add the event to your online status, tell your teachers and get every adult who might help to get involved too.

Don’t forget, if you are asking for money, people like to know why. Explain as much as you can about Prolific and the Ocean Youth Trust when you ask for sponsorship. We have some details you can print out to remind you – or give to people who are interested.
WHAT TO TELL PEOPLE

Need posters, leaflets or sponsorship forms? We thought you might so they are ready and waiting on this site. Just choose the ones you need and print them out yourself. 
POSTERS AND LEAFLETS

RAISING MONEY

What can I do to raise money?

GETTING STARTED

What you need is a plan

FUNDRAISING IDEAS

Here are a selection of ideas

WHAT TO TELL PEOPLE

Where their money is going

Here to help – posters & leaflets

We’ve put together a few things to help you with your fundraising. They have been designed for you to print out and write on the details of your event or activity.

Posters & leaflets

Here are few things to help

If you are planning a large event and think that you might need a lot of leaflets, get in touch with us at the office and we’ll send some along, so you can spend less time printing and more time planning!

CONTACT DETAILS FOR OUR OFFICE

How to sail with us

Ocean Youth Trust South is an adventure sail training charity which takes young people aged 11-25 to sea in our 30-metre vessel Prolific.

Individual Voyages

Voyages for people aged 11-25

 Group Voyages

Introduction for adult leaders

Adult Voyages

Voyages for people aged over 18