Local Autism Fun Weekend

Geddes

Hi we are doing a fun weekend in aid of helping autistic kids in our local area we will be doing food and sweets for the kids over the weekend.
I have heard that some big companies donate stuff to charitable causes has anybody tried this and recieved anything

CarerQuie

I don't know of any companies in your area.Try the local supermarkets for a start.

I wish you every success.xx

esuhl

Our company sold cakes and biscuits in our rest room (not the American kind!) Most cakes were made at home and brought in, but someone went round to the local bakery and a few other small shops, and they gave away a dozen muffins, some jam tarts and other bits and pieces. I was really surprised! It would be a good ploy if you ever found yourself homeless!

This was just done on the spur of the moment, but most companies would find it hard to turn down the request of a small donation if they know it's genuine and they get a bit of publicity out of it. Are you making any posters or leaftlets to let people know about the event? Could you offer to mention the donating companies on them, or make up some signs: "Donated by ..........."?

Good luck...

skipsmum

weve had donations for raffle prizes from hasbro, woolies, tesco, ITN, and tickets for local attractions to raffle. We just sent them a s nice letter with charity no etc on it, weve been amazed by what comes back!