Sponsorship is cash and/or an in-kind fee paid in return for rights and benefits that may be used for commercial advantage and is classed as a business relationship. For example, a company may sponsor your vehicle, in return for advertising their company logo on your vehicle. As the company is receiving something tangible in return for their payment, it is classed as a sponsorship and is not tax-deductible.
Think about your contacts - take the opportunity to tell your business contacts and suppliers what you are doing – they may be interested in supporting you.
Yes! If you’re planning a fundraising event and need Public Liability Insurance coverage, we’ve got you covered — literally. As a registered supporter of our charity, you may be eligible to be included under our Public Liability Insurance for your event.
All you need to do is fill out a quick application form so we can review and approve your event.
You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining any necessary insurance, permits, licences, consents, and authorisations required for your activity. For example, you may need:
- Council or shopping centre permits for events held on their grounds.
- State/territory government permits for raffles or prize draws.
- Appropriate liquor licences and food handling approvals.
- Regulations vary by state/territory, so please check with the relevant governing body for details.
Variety cannot issue invoices for donations, as they are voluntary contributions. However, we can provide an ‘intention to donate’ document, which acknowledges an individual or organisation’s commitment to donate (often used for corporate accounting purposes).
Yes! We have ready-made graphics to help you promote your fundraiser on social media. Visit our Fundraising Resources page to download them.
Yes, Variety is legally required to authorise all fundraising activities.
Yes, you can deduct expenses from the total funds raised, but they must be properly documented in order to be reimbursed. Fundraising cannot be used to cover the costs of your fees.
We welcome fundraisers of all ages, but if you are under 18, please ask your parent/guardian to complete the registration form.
If you receive any offline, cash donations, please ask the team for a receipt register to record the donors details - we can then issue the tax-deductible receipt once the event funds have been deposited.
While we will endeavour to provide as much assistance as possible and may have the opportunity to provide social media and/or traditional media promotion, this cannot be guaranteed for all fundraising activities.
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