WAYS TO GIVE

The charity simply could not operate without our team of over 300 dedicated volunteers who donate their time to help across our services.

There are opportunities to volunteer with adults who are lonely or isolated as a Community Friend, or with our Early Onset Dementia groups.

There are also opportunities to volunteer with children through our child contact centres, Safety Rangers initiative, and our colleges.

If you have an interest in retail and customer service, then why not volunteer at our charity shop in Heckmondwike, or volunteer to help on our reception at Brian Jackson House.

You can really help us to make a difference to the lives of others by giving the gift of your time.

To find out more about how you can get involved with volunteering please visit our Volunteer with Us Page.

Payroll Giving, also known as Give As You Earn (GAYE), is an easy, and tax effective way to make a regular donations through your salary, so it costs you less to give more.

This enables you to give to us straight from your gross salary (before tax is deducted) giving immediate tax relief on your donations. Anyone whose pay is taxed through PAYE can donate through Payroll Giving.

Payroll Giving is organised and managed through your employer, so you will need to check with your HR department to make sure that your company offers Payroll Giving. If they do, they will arrange your donation through your salary for you.

If you pay the basic tax rate, for every £1 that you earn, 20p is paid in tax. If you pledge £10 a month, we receive the full amount but only £8 will be deducted from your net pay.

If you pay income tax at the higher rate of 40%, if you pledge £10 a month, only £6 would be deducted from your net pay, and at the super rate of 50%, only £5 would be deducted.
For more information about Payroll Giving please contact [email protected]

There are ways that you can raise donations for us that won’t cost you a penny but will make a big difference to us.

Easyfundraising https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/raisemore/fundraising-tools/add-to-website For a Logo to add to website.

There are over 6,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S.

All you need to do is:

1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/yorkshirechildrenscentre/?utm_campaign=raise-more and join for free.

2. Every time you shop online, go to Easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.

3. After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to Yorkshire Children’s Centre at no extra cost to you whatsoever.

Amazon Smile

If you are an Amazon customer, you can simply register for their Amazon Smile initiative where a percentage of sales are donated to charity. Search for our charity number 288125 to start supporting us.
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/chpf/homepage?orig=%2F

Our charity shop located in Heckmondwike sells a variety of preloved homeware and vintage items, reconditioned white goods including fridges, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers. We also sell brand new beds, mattresses, and cookers. All proceeds from sales are used to further the work of the charity within our communities.

We offer a free collection service for preloved furniture, white goods, and large donations of bric a brac.

Please note that all upholstered items of donated furniture must have a fire label. Our drivers will not be able to take items that do not have a fire label attached to the item.

To arrange a free collection please contact us on 01924 40 40 89 or complete the online form and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as they can.

Gifts in Kind are a way of giving with donations of goods or services, other than money or grant funding.

Examples of Gifts in Kind include goods from businesses, for example laptops, furniture, or office equipment, or offering specialist services voluntarily without charge.

If you would like to discuss any Gift in Kind offers, please contact [email protected]

Thank you for considering leaving us a gift in your Will.

Writing a Will is a good way to plan for the needs of your family and loved ones, and by leaving a gift to Yorkshire Children’s Centre, no matter what size, you can positively improve the lives of others and inspire change now and in the future.

If you wish to include National Children’s Centre (Trading as Yorkshire Children’s Centre) in your Will you will need the following information:

Registered Name: National Children’s Centre

Registered Charity No. 288125

Address: New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP

We strongly suggest contacting a professional for advice when drawing up or amending your Will.

A solicitor will be able to advise you on leaving charitable gifts when making a Will.

When choosing a solicitor, we suggest you check how much they charge and, if possible, get recommendations from others before enlisting.

You may be entitled to legal aid if you are 70 or over; disabled; a parent of a disabled person and wish for that person to be provided for in the Will; or a single person that wishes to appoint a guardian in the Will. More information can be found at your local Citizens Advice Bureau.

If you decide to leave a gift to our charity, your solicitor may use some specific wording to ensure your wishes are carried out. The suggested wording below covers the main types of charitable gifts:

‘I give to National Children’s Centre, 1 New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP, Registered Charity Number 288125, ………………. % of my estate / the sum of £………………. / specific item(s) ………………………………. to be used for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or duly authorised Officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge for my Executors.’

Different Types of Gifts in Wills

Residuary Gift – A gift of any portion of your estate that remains after payment of debts, administration expenses and distribution of any specific gifts.

Pecuniary Gift – A gift of a specific amount of money you desire to donate. Such gifts can be expressed to be ‘index linked’ so the sum gift holds its value in line with inflation.

Specific Gift – A gift of a specific item you wish to leave, for example jewellery, artwork, or furniture.

Many supporters choose to leave a share of their estate (a residuary gift) for the simple reason that it keeps pace with inflation and enables you to ensure that your family and friends are cared for. After you have thought about those closest to you, would you consider leaving just 1% of your estate to National Children’s Centre?

For further information about leaving a gift in your Will please contact [email protected]

Post

Please make cheques payable to National Children’s Centre, and send to:

Yorkshire Children’s Centre
Brian Jackson House
New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP

Phone

01484 519988

Joining the lottery is a great way to help us raise the vital funds we need to continue to deliver our vital services that support disadvantaged and vulnerable children, young people, and their families now and in the future.

Go to https://www.unitylottery.co.uk/causes/ycc-yorkshire-childrens-centre/ to join.

How it Works

It costs just £1 per entry, per week, to play.
When you sign up, you will be allocated a six-digit lottery number which will remain yours for as long as you wish to keep playing. You can purchase more entries if you wish.
To win, you have to match 3, 4, 5 or all 6 digits of the winning number in the correct place in the sequence. So if the winning number is 9 3 5 8 7 6, and your unique lottery number is 3 5 9 8 2 7, you will have matched 4 numbers in sequence and won £25.

Winners will be notified automatically, so there is no need to claim. Players must be 16 or over to enter.

The prizes are as follows:
– 6 digits in the correct place wins £25,000
– 5 digits in the correct place wins £1,000
– 4 digits in the correct place wins £25
– 3 digits in the correct place wins 5 entries into the next draw

From each £1 entry/player registered, Fresh Futures will receive a minimum of 50p. The rest of the money will go towards prizes (18.4%) and on the running cost and administration of the lottery (31.6%).

The following link details how the winners are selected.

https://www.unitylottery.co.uk/prizes/