Fundraising terms and conditions
Before you start your fundraising for Rising Sun*, we ask you to agree to the terms and conditions below.
(*Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service, a charity with its registered address at 23a Military Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1YX)
These terms and conditions cover:
- Terms and conditions for charity and mixed sponsorship places
- Terms and conditions for own place or self-funded places
- Photography disclaimer
- General fundraising terms and conditions
For those with a charity place, or taking part on a charity sponsorship or mixed fundraising basis
- I understand that the event is not organised by Rising Sun, but by a third-party event organiser. It’s my responsibility to read any terms and conditions issued by the event organiser and comply with these.
- I’m medically and physically fit and understand that I take part in this event at my own risk. Rising Sun won’t be held responsible for any injury or illness related to my training or taking part in this event.
- When taking part in a wing walk, I confirm that I comply with the specific safety restrictions of this event.
- I understand that Rising Sun may need to share my personal details with the event organiser and where necessary, with other third parties involved in the administration of the event.
- When contacted by the event organiser, I will complete their registration as I understand this is required to confirm my entry for the event. I understand that if I fail to do this before the deadline specified by the event organiser or Rising Sun, I won’t be allowed to take part in the event and my place will be cancelled. My registration fee will also be non-refundable.
- I understand that the registration fee I have paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, but will be counted towards my fundraising target.
- I understand that my place can’t be transferred to another person or event.
- I commit to raising at least the fundraising target specified for my event. I’ll collect and pay all money raised to Rising Sun within 4 weeks of the event date.
- I’m aware and acknowledge that Rising Sun reserves the right to cancel my place in the event should I fail to comply with my agreed obligations or should I fail to meet my fundraising commitment to Rising Sun’s satisfaction.
- I acknowledge that all funds raised for Rising Sun are held on trust and I am legally obliged to ensure that Rising Sun receives the donated funds.
- Unless stated otherwise in event information provided by Rising Sun, I commit to raising at least 50% of the fundraising target 4 weeks before the event.
- It can take 8-10 weeks, or more, for a Gift Aid claim to be processed and for Rising Sun to receive the money from HMRC. For this reason, I understand that Gift Aid won’t count towards my fundraising target.
- If I am unable to take part in this event, I will notify Rising Sun by email as soon as possible.
- I understand that, should I wish to defer my place in an event, it is up Rising Sun’s discretion. Rising Sun reserves the right to refuse a deferral and will only offer fundraisers one event deferral and this will only be to the following year’s event.
For those with their own place, or taking part on a self-funding basis
- I understand that the event is not organised by Rising Sun, but by a third-party event organiser. It is my responsibility to read any terms and conditions issued by the event organiser and comply with these.
- I’m medically fit and understand that I take part in this event at my own risk. Rising Sun won’t be held responsible for any injury or illness related to my training or taking part in this event.
- I understand that any registration fee that I’ve paid is to the event organiser and that their terms and conditions apply.
- I understand that Rising Sun may ask for proof that I have secured my own place from the event organiser.
- I will do my best to raise as much money as I can for Rising Sun through my event.
- If I am unable to take part in this event, I will notify the event organiser and Rising Sun by email as soon as possible.
- I understand that, should I need to defer my place, it is my responsibility to liaise with the event organiser to arrange this. This will be at their discretion and on their terms. I will let Rising Sun know, so that the money I raise will be counted towards my fundraising target for the following year and they can continue to contact me about my fundraising.
Photography disclaimer
There may be a photographer at this event. This means that photos or videos may be taken of you participating in the event.
Rising Sun may use these photographs or videos in marketing materials and communications for future events and fundraising; this will include online and print materials. Sometimes we will also share these photographs and videos with fundraising partners and corporate partners to use in their own marketing to publicise our work and their fundraising in aid of Rising Sun.
If you do not wish your photograph to be used, please let us know so that we can make the necessary arrangements. If you have any questions about the use of these images and need more information, please contact fundraising@risingsunkent.com.
If you want to change your details at any time, you can do so by emailing fundraising@risingsunkent.com.
General terms and conditions of fundraising
The following terms and conditions apply to all Rising Sun fundraisers.
When I am fundraising for Rising Sun:
- I’ll give my best efforts to raise money for Rising Sun. I will make clear to those who support my fundraising that the money I raise for Rising Sun will be treated as a donation and used for Rising Sun’s work.
- I understand that donations are not generally refundable, even if I fail to take part in or withdraw from the event.
- I will notify Rising Sun if my fundraising event date changes or is postponed so that they can update their records.
- I will fundraise in a way that does not endanger or harm myself, any supporter or member of the public. I will follow any fundraising guidelines provided by Rising Sun.
- I will respect privacy and will not fundraise in a way that could be considered persistent or aggressive towards the public.
- I recognise that when I am fundraising for Rising Sun, my actions will be linked to Rising Sun and their cause. I will not do anything to bring Rising Sun’s name into disrepute.
- I acknowledge that Rising Sun is unable to provide insurance for fundraising activity. And that I am responsible for securing appropriate insurance cover if required for my fundraising activity.
- I will make sure that when I am fundraising for Rising Sun, Rising Sun’s name and registered charity number (289253) are displayed wherever possible.
- I will collect and pay to Rising Sun (charity number 289253) all money raised through my fundraising within 3 months of collecting it.
- I’m medically and physically fit and understand that I take part in this event at my own risk. Rising Sun won’t be held responsible for any injury or illness related to my training or taking part in this event.
- I will get approval from Rising Sun before using Rising Sun’s “in aid of” logo for marketing, external promotion and communications. I will not use Rising Sun’s official logo, which I understand can only be used by the charity and logo license-holders.
- I’ll get approval from Rising Sun before approaching any companies, press or celebrities to support my activity.
- I will not collect donations door-to-door or in a public place without getting a collector’s license from my local authority or police.
- I will not collect donations on private property without the owner’s permission. This includes shops and pubs.
- I will not hold a raffle, lottery or prize draw unless it is permitted by Local Authority and Gambling Commissions regulation. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure I understand that rules and regulations regarding raffles for fundraising.
- I will not sell alcohol at any event without having the appropriate licence.
- I will not sell goods or services using Rising Sun’s name or logo without first contacting Rising Sun and signing an agreement to do so.
- I will not state that my business (or any other business) will be donating to Rising Sun without first contacted Rising Sun and receiving confirmation for this, or signing an agreement.
- I acknowledge that Rising Sun cannot take responsibility for any losses or harm made through my activity or liability arising from my activity.
- I will only use Rising Sun branded fundraising material that I have been given for the the fundraising I’ve registered. This includes both print and digital materials.
- Your personal data will be processed in accordance with Rising Sun’s privacy policy.
Rising Sun may vary these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The up-to-date terms shall be available on this website.
These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with them, are governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England Wales.
Got questions about our terms and conditions?
If you have any questions about our terms and conditions, please contact the fundraising team at fundraising@risingsunkent.com.