Support Our Work

We would like to thank all those who have already done so much to support our work over the years in so many different ways... Thank you!

With your help, over the last four years, we have found new families for 60 children and raised over £2 million for our work.

However, we still urgently need more people to become adoptive parents, and funds to continue our campaign.

Click here to see a copy of our leaflet "Making Adoption a Reality" which explains the options available to you, and their benfits to both you and us

Will you help?

Costs are always an issue for any small charity. They increase every year, and we rely heavily on the generosity of the communities in which we operate for the funds to continue our work.

Could you help us do more?

There are many ways in which you can support Families Are Best and help raise money to continue our work with children and families, both pre- and post-adoption.

You can:

	Help us to recruit other adopters - word of mouth is our most powerful tool!
	Donate at our online donations page
	Buy our Christmas cards - Click here
	Leave a legacy - if you would like to find out more about how to leave a legacy, please download our leaflet "What will your legacy be?"
	Gift Aid - your donations - if you would like to find out more about our Gift Aid scheme, or would like to make a cash donation or standing order, please download our Gift Aid Leaflet here
	Become a Box collector in your Parish - contact our office for more details
	Become a volunteer - we have a variety of oppotunities for those wishing to help - including assisting with mailings from our office in West Bridgford, Nottingham, preparing Christmas Hampers for families and helping at adoption recruitment events throughout the East Midlands. We offer an induction and every possible support in order for you to take part in a role which you will find enjoyable and fufilling - see our volunteer advert for more details.
	Become a Diocesan Appealer - could you spare one weekend or two three times a year to make an appeal on behalf of the Society in the parishes in the Diocese of Nottingham. We will give you a comprehensive induction to Families are Best and the Catholic Children's Society, Nottingham, and helpful preparation for this important work. Criminal Records Bureau checks will be carried out, see our volunteer advert for more details.
	Become a member of our school visits team - could you spare a day twice a year to visit a Catholic Primary and/or Secondary School in the Diocese of Nottingham to talk about the work of the Society? We will give you a comprehensive induction to Families are Best and the Catholic Children's Society, Nottingham, and preparation and training for the task if required. Criminal Records Bureau checks will be carried out, see our volunteer advert for more details.
	From April 2005 you will be able to donate through the Inland Revenue Self Assesment return. The society's unique code is TAD39GG. Please ask for details
	Arrange an event on our behalf - for help and support contact our office and we will be happy to give you whatever assistance you require
	Encourage your school, club or even your neighbour to adopt Families Are Best as their charity.
	Take part in a sponsored event - set up your own website to collect donations at www.justgiving.com and we will be happy to advertise your event in our newsletter and on our website
	Give through your Company’s Payroll Giving Scheme - Simple, tax-free charitable giving direct from your pay. For more information visit www.hmrc.gov.uk or www.payrollgiving.co.uk Payroll Giving donations are deducted before tax so each £1.00 you give will only cost you 78p, and if you’re a higher rate tax payer it will only cost you 60p If your company does not yet run the Scheme, get them to set one up - it’s quick and easy!
	Share Giving - There are many reasons why giving shares might appeal to you. You might hold windfall shares as a result of a privatisation or demutualisation that are effectively gathering dust, making little difference to you, but they could make a big difference to the Society. Or, you may own small parcels of shares, perhaps as a result of an inheritance that you regard as a bit of a nuisance as they generate more paperwork than income. These could be turned into something of real value to others by donating these shares to the Society. For more information visit www.hmrc.gov.uk
	If you use Ebay - supporting Families Are Best while selling on www.eBay.co.uk is easy. Not only can you make a difference by donating between 10% and 100% of your item's final selling price but you also benefit from your listing really standing out.
	Shop through www.buy.at/familiesarebest and we receive commission for our funds on everything that you buy.
	And finally, and most importantly - REMEMBER US IN YOUR PRAYERS