1. Fundraising update 2015 Martin Winter, Committee member, DBA UK martin.winter@diamondblackfan.org.uk

2. Fundraising at a glance 2014 (Key points): Fundraising for financial year (Jan to Dec) – GBP 63,911 vs GBP 31,396 in 2013 (Up 103%) Charity grants applied for: Novartis (await decision) Jeans for Genes (Successful) – GBP 10k awarded GSK King’s Fund (Unsuccessful) DBA UK Charity video Promotion of DBA ice bucket/singaway challenge Available merchandise expanded and now ordered in bulk (reduced cost). Letters sent to premier league football teams/other organisations (AFC, CFC, LFC).

3. Our fundraising achievements would not have been possible without your support! Charity Balls/partyFrozen themed party SkydivingSponsored runs/walks/cycling Onesie walkSale of merchandise Dog groomingBaloon sale Dyeing hair blueAuctions RafflesSale of cinema tickets (1D) Tea, coffee and cake saleMountain climbing Direct donationsBucket & Tin collections Book publicationBoot sales Pastal drawingsHair ribbon sales.

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5. Areas of focus in 2015 (Fundraising) Fundraising handbook/reference & protocol for all fundraisers Dedicated committee member for any large scale fundraising activities Continuation of corporate sponsorship/grant applications DBA UK Calendar/Christmas Cards DBA UK information leaflet/brochure to be updated DBA UK raffle (ticket sales) Investigate other sponsored events eg Brighton Marathon? Gimme 5 initiative to coincide with 15 th anniversary (22 nd July) ……………………………………………………………………………………………..Support, Research and Hope.

6. Where we need your help……. Continue to raise funds for DBA UK (family, friends, relatives, schools, clubs, workplace) However small the donation, it counts! Lots of ideas and inspiration on the internet. eg https://www.charitychallenge.com/pdf/a-z_fundraising_ideas.pdf Support for Gimme5 go live/calendars/christmas cards/raffle Direct donations via cash/cheque/justgiving Please also consider: 1) Give as you earn (ongoing donations direct from a person’s payroll – part of your donation comes from money that would otherwise have gone to HMRC) https://www.cafonline.org/my-personal-giving/plan-your-giving/caf-give-as-you-earn.aspx 2) Give as you live (Similar to giving machine), where a % donation can be given to DBA UK every time you shop via the site. https://www.giveasyoulive.com Let’s beat the GBP 80K target in 2015! THANK YOU!