Fundraising FAQs

Click here to register your fundraising event or activity. Once we have reviewed and approved your application, you will receive an Authority to Fundraise letter. This means you can then officially fundraise on behalf of Variety. The approval process usually takes 1-2 working days.

Fundraising for Variety – the Children’s Charity is fun! And you’ll be a real hero to the children we support.

If you already have an idea for a fundraising event, we’re here for you every step of the way. Your event can be big or small – creative or conventional. Whether it’s a small fundraiser at home for five friends or a super-sized event at your school or workplace, your event will make a real difference to children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs.

Need some inspiration? Click here for fundraising ideas. Or if you’d rather make a donation you can do so here.

Any funds are raised through events go to wherever help is most urgently needed. You can learn more about how Variety helps children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs in the ‘how we help’ section of our website.

While we do everything we can to help make your fundraising event a success, there are some things you’ll need to do yourself.

You will need to manage any ticket sales, soliciting of prizes, or organising celebrities.

You will also need to manage your event logistics, keep track of your finances and record keeping, and look after any raffles or collection of money.

Don’t feel as though you need to ‘go it alone’. You’ll be surprised at just how keen your family and friends will be to help!

Please let us know if you need help with fundraising materials or would like to use our logo. We’d also love to keep a copy of what you’re sending out, so please get in touch.

Our preferred wording for events is “Proudly supporting Variety – the Children’s Charity.”

Whenever someone donates by credit card to your fundraising page, the gift is automatically transferred to Variety. Your supporter will also receive a tax deductible receipt via email.

Any funds you have raised offline can be deposited to Variety’s Westpac account:

Account Name: Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW – Gift Fund
BSB: 032 020
A/c No: 208569

Make sure you email us and let us know the date of your deposit, branch and total amount deposited.

You can set up an online fundraising page by clicking here.

Yes! You can personalise your fundraising page with images and information about what inspired you to get involved and support Variety. Most importantly, don’t be shy about being a hero for kids! Tell everyone about your fundraising page through social media, email or in person. You can also keep people updated through social media of your upcoming events and fundraising activities.

Anyone who donates $2 or more through your online fundraising page will automatically be emailed a tax deductible receipt.

If you’re collecting funds offline (e.g. in person) please keep a record of those requiring receipt and the value of their donation. Please send this through to us when you deposit the proceeds to the Variety bank account so we can issues receipts to your supporters.

We’re here to help! Call the Variety office on (02) 9819 1000 or email us at [email protected].