Fundraising

POhWER is grateful to all the wonderful people who support and fundraise for us.

If you would like to find out how fundraised money can help us visit our Why Support Us page.

If you would like to raise money for POhWER, there are a number of ways that you can do this.

You can donate now online or this factsheet explains the other ways to make a donation.

A-Z of Fundraising Ideas (pdf)

Leave POhWER a gift in your Will (pdf)

Corporate Social Responsibility(pdf)

Become a Fundraising Volunteer

Take Part in an Event

Helpful Tools

Download Fundraising through JustGiving (pdf)

Download Fundraising through Virgin Money Giving (pdf)

Download Sponsorship and Gift Aid Declaration form

Download How to use our QR code (pdf)

Download Run for POhWER poster (pdf)

Download Host a coffee morning for POhWER poster (pdf)

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The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on people’s lives and we know that many of the people we support are acutely affected. Access to advocacy during these challenging times is more important than ever and we have published this report to demonstrate the creative ways we have found to ensure that vulnerable people still receive the support they need.
POhWER are looking for new Trustees

POhWER is currently looking to strengthen its Board of Trustees. To ensure our strategy and governance are of the highest quality and focused on our service users we are particularly seeking a trustee at present with experience and expertise in Digital Marketing.

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