Realistic fundraising scope
- Extended family: Reaching out to grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins
- Close friends: Parents’ personal friends and family friends
- Work colleagues: Parents’ professional networks (where appropriate)
- School community: Other parents from children’s schools (where comfortable)
Simple fundraising methods
- JustGiving page: Basic online fundraising with family story
- WhatsApp groups: Sharing with family and friend groups
- Word of mouth: Personal conversations about challenge and refugee support
- Social media: Simple posts on family social media accounts
Reasonable expectations
- Target setting: £200-500 realistic goal for family networks
- Personal example: Family’s own contribution demonstrates commitment
- Thank you focus: Personal appreciation for all donations regardless of size
- Impact communication: Explaining how funds will help refugees
Simple awareness activities
Family-led education
- Teenager school sharing: Young people talking to friends about refugee experiences
- Family discussions: Extended family conversations about displacement
- Social media education: Sharing factual information about refugee situations
- Local community: Brief sharing with mosque or community groups if appropriate
Avoiding overcommitment
- No major campaigns: Keep expectations realistic for family organisation
- Personal scale: Focus on family’s immediate network rather than broader community
- Sustainable engagement: Activities that family can manage alongside normal life
- Authentic sharing: Genuine personal experience rather than formal presentations
For basic fundraising guidance appropriate to family organisation, see the Fundraising section of the organiser guide.