Template press release – pre-fundraising
[Name] to put on a quiz for BBC Children in Need
[Area] local to put on a quiz to support disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK
[Area] resident [name] is putting on a quiz to raise money for BBC Children in Need. The money will go on to support disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
Please add two short paragraphs about your fundraising & your background, followed by a quote from you. Some pointers are below to help.
Paragraph 1, fundraising activity: describe what your quiz fundraising is and highlight any positive reaction it might have had already. Where and when will it take place? Who will support/visit the activity – local residents/community groups etc.? Is there any way for other people to get involved?
Paragraph 2, about you: include some information about you, what you do and why you decided to support the charity. Is this your first time supporting BBC Children in Need – if not, what did you do in the past & how much have you raised to date?
Paragraph 3: a quote from you:Speaking of their plans [fundraiser’s name] said; “This year I’m doing my bit for BBC Children in Need by putting on a quiz and I’m really looking forward to it! It’s all in support of BBC Children in Need, so please join me and dig deep if you can!”
Tickets are available from: [website for fundraising, if applicable].
BBC Children in Need works throughout the year to ensure that every child in the UK has a safe, happy and secure childhood, and the chance to reach their full potential. It relies on the energy and commitment of thousands of fundraisers and supporters across the UK, who donate their time and money to put on events supporting the Appeal. Whether through cake sales, dress ups or quizzes, every penny of the money raised goes towards supporting projects across the UK.
~ENDS~
For more details, please contact [Name]: [Tel.] / [Email]
Notes to Editors:
The BBC Children in Need Appeal is a charity registered in England and Wales (802052) and Scotland (SC039557) whose aim is to make a positive change to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
BBC Children in Need’s vision is that every child in the UK has a safe, happy and secure childhood and the chance to reach their potential. We will realise this vision by supporting, promoting and publicising work that addresses the challenges that children and young people face and work that builds their skills and resilience.
We are currently supporting c.2,500 projects that are working with children and young people facing a range of disadvantages or challenges in their lives such as poverty and deprivation, abuse or neglect or any kind of disability.
For more information, fundraising packs or to donate, please visit bbc.co.uk/pudsey
Template press release – post fundraising
[Name] has put on a quiz for BBC Children in Need
Fundraising efforts raise £[amount] to support disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK
Local[Area] resident,[name] has successfully raised £[amount] for BBC Children in Need, after putting on a quiz to support the 2015 Appeal. [Name]held a quiz to help raise money to support disadvantaged children and young people through dedicated projects right here in the UK.
Please add two short paragraphs about your fundraising & your background, followed by a quote from you. Some pointers are below to help.
Paragraph 1, fundraising activity: describe what your quiz fundraising was and highlight any positive reaction it had. Where and when did it take place? Who supported/visited the activity – local residents/community groups etc.?
Paragraph 2, about you: include some information about you and what you do. Why did you decide to support the charity? Is this your first time supporting BBC Children in Need – if not, what did you do in the past & how much have you raised to date?
Paragraph 3: a quote from you:Speaking of their efforts, [name] said; “I’m overwhelmed with the response I had to the quiz and would like to say a huge thank you to all those who supported me! It great fun supporting BBC Children in Need and to know I raised [figure raised] is a fantastic feeling.”
Donations are still being accepted, so to support [name] visit: [website for fundraising, if applicable].
BBC Children in Need works throughout the year to ensure that every child in the UK has a safe, happy and secure childhood, and the chance to reach their full potential. It relies on the energy and commitment of thousands of fundraisers and supporters across the UK, who donate their time and money to put on events in support of the Appeal. Whether through cake sales, dress ups or quizzes, every penny of the money raised goes towards supporting projects across the UK.
~ENDS~
For more details, please contact [Name]: [Tel.] / [Email]
Notes to Editors:
The BBC Children in Need Appeal is a charity registered in England and Wales (802052) and Scotland (SC039557) whose aim is to make a positive change to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
BBC Children in Need’s vision is that every child in the UK has a safe, happy and secure childhood and the chance to reach their potential. We will realise this vision by supporting, promoting and publicising work that addresses the challenges that children and young people face and work that builds their skills and resilience.
We are currently supporting c.2,500 projects that are working with children and young people facing a range of disadvantages or challenges in their lives such as poverty and deprivation, abuse or neglect or any kind of disability.
For more information, fundraising packs or to donate, please visit bbc.co.uk/pudsey