Yes, Variety SA is legally required to authorise all fundraising activities. Please register your fundraiser here.
You may be covered by our public liability insurance, depending on your event. Please register your fundraiser here and we will contact you if you require insurance.
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.
After your event or fundraiser, please complete the Event Reconciliation Form for motoring entrants. This calculates the profit from the event by subtracting the claimed expenses from the total income. The form then shows the net result, which represents the profit or loss from the event.
You can promote your fundraiser as ‘Proudly supporting Variety’. However, all marketing materials must be approved by the Marketing Manager before distribution. Please send through a proof for approval to [email protected].
Yes! We have ready-made graphics to help you promote your fundraiser on social media. Visit our Fundraising Resources page to download them.
Yes, we have pull-up banners, teardrop banners, signage, and coin collection containers available for display at your fundraiser.
Yes, donations of $2 or more to Variety SA (a registered Deductible Gift Recipient – DGR) are tax-deductible. However, donations must be genuine gifts with no material benefit to the donor. For example, financial contributions are tax-deductible, but purchases like raffle tickets are not.
If someone donates via your online fundraising page, the funds go directly to Variety, and the donor receives a tax-deductible receipt via email.
For offline donations, you can transfer funds to Variety through the following Bendigo Bank account:
Account Name: Variety the Children’s Charity Tent 75 SA Inc.
BSB: 633 000
Account Number: 175 100 858
After depositing, please email us at [email protected] with the date, branch, total amount deposited, and the fundraiser name.
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).
The easiest way to bank your offline fundraising money is by donating it via your online fundraising page using a credit card. This ensures the amount is reflected on your page total.
No, money raised for the charity cannot be stored in your personal bank account. All donations must be processed through your online fundraising platform, or the Variety SA bank account.
Additionally, you are not permitted to create a bank account in Variety’s name.
Yes, you can deduct expenses from the total funds raised, but they must be properly documented in order to be reimbursed. If you need a reimbursement form, please contact [email protected].
Fundraising cannot be used to cover the costs of your fees.