Fundraising
AOS GB is a registered charity entirely on dependent voluntary donations. We are endebted to our many supporters who give their time and energy raising vital funds for our work
AOS Seafood Lunch
Host a lunch on 19 September 2008 and help to raise funds for AOS.
Meet the Marcoms Marvels
"We are the Fundraising and Marketing team from the AOS national office. On 6 July 2008, we came out from behind our desks for our own fundraising event: the London 10K run. |
click here for the AOS team page on the Just Giving website
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In addition to raising money for AOS, we hope this effort has inspired all our supporters to get out there and raise money in any form of event they like. Scroll down for more ideas.
Sea to Sea 11 - 19 October 2008
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The chairman of trustees of AOS GB, Mr Eamonn Delaney, has become the latest person to sign up for the Sea to Sea challenge. This is a fantastic opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the apostles through the Holy Land. Mr Delaney will join other AOS supporters on this trip of a lifetime raising money to support seafarers.
There are still a few places left for the AOS Sea to Sea challenge which takes place in October. Could you join the walkers and help us to help seafarers?
And the first prize goes to...
Fr Colum and Maureen in Immingham |
...Mrs Maureen Dunne.
Mrs Dunne was the lucky winner of the St Anthony's Church Easter raffle. Former parish priest of St Anthony's, in Leeds, Fr Colum Kelly is now AOS port chaplain in Immingham. Parishioners of St Anthony's are very supportive to Fr Colum in his work with seafarers. They have organised numerous fundraising events on behalf of AOS. In 2007, Fr Colum received a new vehicle largely funded by his former parish.
This year's Easter raffle at St Anthony's was also in aid of AOS and offerred a very special first prize: a day on the docks with Fr Colum. Mrs Dunne wisely waited for warmer weather before claiming her prize. In early June she spent several hours with Fr Colum in the port of Immingham where she also visited the ecumenical seafarers' centre. We are delighted to report that she thoroughly enjoyed her day with AOS.
click here to read more about port life in Immingham
Fundraising events
In addition to bringing in vital revenue, fundraising events are an excellent means of raising awareness of the work of AOS. Organising an event can be hugely rewarding. From coffee mornings to barn dances, from jumble sales to fancy dress parties, the sky’s the limit!
click here to download a copy of the AOS fundraising handbook (PDF 971 KB)
how2fundraise.org
how2fundraise.org is a new website from the Institute of Fundraising, full of tips and ideas for volunteer fundraisers. Click on the logo for inspiration.
Please note that AOS is not responsible for the content of websites external to our own.
Sponsored events
Have you ever wanted to achieve a particular goal or take part in a challenge? Climb a mountain? Jump out of a plane? Run a marathon? Why not seek sponsorship on behalf of AOS GB? Click on the links below to read about some of the magnificent fundraising achievements of AOS supporters.
Can you help?
There are dozens of ways in which you can help AOS GB with fundraising. For all fundraising related enquiries, contact Sheila Bailey, Director of Fundraising. Click here for full contact details for Sheila.