{"id":10863,"date":"2024-02-01T09:52:06","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T09:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/?p=10863"},"modified":"2024-02-21T11:42:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T11:42:09","slug":"leap-into-fundraising-with-family-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/news\/leap-into-fundraising-with-family-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Leap into fundraising with Family Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"<html><body><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"feel-good-fundraising-can-transform-your-year-and-you-ll-be-ensuring-we-can-get-vital-grants-and-services-to-families-raising-a-disabled-or-seriously-ill-child-facing-tough-times\">Feel-good fundraising can transform your year, and you&rsquo;ll be ensuring we can get vital grants and services to families raising a disabled or seriously ill child facing tough times.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Is this the year to nurture your health and wellbeing by connecting with nature, or to get together with your community by taking part in group fundraising? Perhaps you want to test yourself with a physical challenge or maybe come up with your own unique idea? Whatever you fancy &ndash; we&rsquo;ve got you covered with 24 ways to fundraise in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us know your fundraising plans by contacting our friendly team, who&rsquo;ll be there to support you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n    \n<a class=\"button button--secondary\" href=\"mailto:fundraising@familyfund.org.uk\">\n    Get in touch\n    <\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24 ideas to leap into fundraising in 2024:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>1. Follow and share online<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Family Fund is active on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/familyfund\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/family_fund\/\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/2662604\/admin\/feed\/posts\/\">LinkedIn <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FamilyFund\">X <\/a>(formerly known as Twitter). Did you know that sharing our posts really helps? It raises awareness of what we do and encourages other people to support us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it helps us to reach more families that we may be able to help.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>2. Sign up to a challenge event<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>We&rsquo;ve got <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/get-involved\/fundraising\/events\/\">a year full of amazing challenges<\/a> coming up in 2024. Some are in person, some are virtual &ndash; so wherever you are and whatever your interests, there&rsquo;s something for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>3. Organise an event at home, work or in the community<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Want to organise a bake sale? A dress-up day at school? By holding these events you&rsquo;ll create cherished memories and bring people together with family, friends or colleagues. There&rsquo;s nothing like feeling a sense of community as you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/get-involved\/fundraising\/\">come together to make a difference.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>4. Play our lottery<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>2024 could be your lucky year! For just &pound;1 per play, per week, you could win&nbsp;&pound;25,000&nbsp;and change lives at the same time. <a href=\"https:\/\/lottery.familyfund.org.uk\/\">Find out more about playing our lottery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>5. Sponsor someone who&rsquo;s signed up to a Family Fund challenge event<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Do you know someone who&rsquo;s taking part in an event for us? Help make their challenge a success by dropping them some money &ndash; even a little will make a real difference and they&rsquo;ll appreciate your support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>6. Leave us a gift in your will<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>After providing for your loved ones, leaving money to charity can be another way to make a positive difference to the younger generation. It can also be a tax efficient way of leaving a legacy. <a href=\"mailto:fundraising@familyfund.org.uk\">Get in touch to find out more about leaving us a gift in your will.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>7. Sign up to our fundraising newsletter<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Our monthly newsletter is the quickest and easiest way to keep up to date with all the latest fundraising news and opportunities. <a href=\"https:\/\/8e1e5a70.sibforms.com\/serve\/MUIFAJvUxGR-_PEFOb-Dyjw5Cq0KA-6PwEmE8USUzCZfR6wDscR9ntM7oidesLugQ3QqS-Apb-ZhHX4zrxcOpYVxkhHT8nCV6IpWf7YzqeSO4ZYVRBYdOlLl4AwxRKj3SBtN1ehirUZ_JyDVzFow42Y1mlR5WZJld19FIg9Nncbjj6D3x9k1bXcZ5LmXwakHoZB__dwc2wK8F8W0\">Sign up to our newsletter today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>8. Raise money when you shop online with Easyfundraising<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>This is the ultimate low-effort option that really adds up. Make your everyday shopping work harder for you by turning it into a fundraiser. Just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyfundraising.org.uk\/causes\/family-fund\/?searchSessionId=3cc749a6-fee1-44d9-9d7d-a63d7f96c259\">shop with your usual shops and brands through the Easyfundraising website<\/a> and you&rsquo;ll donate to Family Fund without it costing you a penny extra!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>9. Sell  your unwanted items on eBay and donate a percentage to us<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Having a declutter? If your belongings are no longer sparking joy, why not use them to help families raising a disabled or seriously ill child? Even a percentage of your earnings will make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>10. Nominate us as &lsquo;Charity of the year&rsquo; in your workplace<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>When you nominate us for Charity of the year, it means your whole workplace can come together for a common cause. With colleagues, you&rsquo;ll raise money for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child. It&rsquo;s a great prompt for delicious bake sales, hilariously silly fundraising efforts and valuable team building.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>11. Make a donation in December instead of sending Christmas cards<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Instead of investing in ever more expensive stamps, try a fun, environmentally friendly digital card this year and donate the cost of sending through the post. <a href=\"mailto:fundraising@familyfund.org.uk\">Get in touch to learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>12. Sign up to be a regular monthly donor<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/get-involved\/ways-to-donate\/make-a-donation\/\">Spread the cost of giving by pledging an amount every month<\/a>. With &pound;10 a month, we can make sure that parents and carers can buy new clothes for a child who needs frequent changes.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>13. Place a collection tin in your shop<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>If your employer is on board, why not display one of our collection tins and collect any loose change customers might want to get rid of? It&rsquo;ll soon mount up into a valuable donation. <a href=\"mailto:fundraising@familyfund.org.uk\">Get in touch to receive your collection tin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>14. Buy tickets to one of our all-new raffle draws<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>We&rsquo;re excited to launch a series of raffles in 2024! <a href=\"https:\/\/8e1e5a70.sibforms.com\/serve\/MUIFAJvUxGR-_PEFOb-Dyjw5Cq0KA-6PwEmE8USUzCZfR6wDscR9ntM7oidesLugQ3QqS-Apb-ZhHX4zrxcOpYVxkhHT8nCV6IpWf7YzqeSO4ZYVRBYdOlLl4AwxRKj3SBtN1ehirUZ_JyDVzFow42Y1mlR5WZJld19FIg9Nncbjj6D3x9k1bXcZ5LmXwakHoZB__dwc2wK8F8W0\">Sign up for our newsletter<\/a> and keep an eye on our socials for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>15. Donate a day&rsquo;s profit from your business<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Many companies choose to donate either a percentage of their takings or a whole day&rsquo;s profit to charities. If your business can spare it, it&rsquo;s a great way to demonstrate you&rsquo;re a caring company. <a href=\"mailto:fundraising@familyfund.org.uk\">Get in touch to see how it works.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>16. Organise a &rsquo;24&rsquo; themed fundraiser<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>There are so many ways to bring the 24 leap year theme into your fundraising, with often delicious results. Why not bake 24 cakes to raise money? Who wouldn&rsquo;t say yes to all those tasty treats?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>17. <strong>Encourage friends and family to donate or fundraise on behalf of Family Fund.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>People are often keen to fundraise &ndash; once they&rsquo;ve had the idea suggested to them. Why not spread the word and, with a little gentle encouragement, you could be the person who set off a lifetime&rsquo;s worth of charitable giving.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>18. Donate gifts in kind<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Do you run a service business that you think might make a tempting prize that someone would be thrilled to win? Or maybe your business creates giftable goods that would make a cherished prize. Consider donating them to us &ndash; they&rsquo;d be very gratefully received, and you might end up raising the profile of your business at the same time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>19. <strong>Set up a birthday fundraiser on Facebook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Are you one of those people who struggles to think what to ask for each birthday? Instead of getting some well-meant but unwanted gifts, why not ask for friends and family to donate instead of a pressie this year? <a href=\"mailto:comms@familyfund.org.uk\">Get in touch to learn how.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>20. Nominate us for a grant<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Did you know that organisations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/movementforgood.com\/\">Movement for Good<\/a> regularly invite the public to vote for their favourite charity? Keep an eye on our socials and <a href=\"https:\/\/8e1e5a70.sibforms.com\/serve\/MUIFAJvUxGR-_PEFOb-Dyjw5Cq0KA-6PwEmE8USUzCZfR6wDscR9ntM7oidesLugQ3QqS-Apb-ZhHX4zrxcOpYVxkhHT8nCV6IpWf7YzqeSO4ZYVRBYdOlLl4AwxRKj3SBtN1ehirUZ_JyDVzFow42Y1mlR5WZJld19FIg9Nncbjj6D3x9k1bXcZ5LmXwakHoZB__dwc2wK8F8W0\">sign up to our newsletter<\/a> for your chance to help us win up to &pound;5000!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>21. Organise an event at your school<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>Kids love to feel that they&rsquo;re making a difference and can feel really motivated by a fun, child-friendly fundraiser such as Odd Sock Day. Bake sales or a sponsored run around the school field can also be great ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/get-involved\/fundraising\/fundraising-at-school\/\">get children involved in making a difference<\/a> at a young age.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>22. <strong>Save your spare change in a jar and make a donation at the end of the year<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"expander-content\" class=\"expander__content\">\n            \n    \n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>It&rsquo;s so satisfying to see your pennies mount up into pounds. Equally it feels great to donate the contents of that very heavy jar at the end of the year!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"expander expander--minimised \">\n            \n\n    \n\n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n<button class=\"expander__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"expander-content\">\n            \n    \n    \n    \n<div class=\"inner-blocks-wrapper\">\n    \n\n<p>23. 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