1. Fundraising update 2016 Martin Winter, Committee member, DBA UK martin.winter@diamondblackfan.org.uk

2. Fundraising at a glance in 2015 (Key points): Fundraising for financial year (Jan15 to Dec15) – GBP 75,997 vs GBP 63,911 in 2014 (Up 19%) Charity grants applied for/Company Donations: Novartis (Successful) – GBP 15k awarded Jeans for Genes (Successful) – GBP 10k awarded GSK King’s Fund (Unsuccessful) Associated Vending Services (AVS) – circa GBP 12K Promotion of DBA UK as a charity: Gimme 5 initiative coinciding with 15 th anniversary (22 nd July) DBA UK Calendar DBA UK information leaflet/brochure to be updated (working in partnership with EuroDBA) Forging stronger alliances with organisations, promotion via newspapers, magazines & TV).

3. Our fundraising achievements would not have been possible without your support! Charity BallCorporate sponsorship/grants SkydivingSponsored runs/walks Donation instead of sending cardsDepartment charity dress downs Sale of merchandiseBrighton marathon Tea, coffee and cake saleBalloon sale Charity bike rideAuctions RafflesCharity Snack box Half MarathonGimme 5 campaign Direct donationsHalloween Charity fancy dress Bucket & Tin collectionsBoot sales.

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5. ‘It keeps me alive’ – Norfolk woman backs appeal to boost blood donations over Christmas – Mustard TV DBA International Consensus Conference (ICC.) Strengthening partnerships and promoting DBA UK….

6. Areas of focus in 2016 (Fundraising) Fundraising handbook/reference & protocol for all fundraisers Continuation of Corporate sponsorship/grant applications DBA UK Calendar & Christmas Cards (Competition!) DBA UK information leaflet/brochure to be updated (EuroDBA) DBA UK raffle (ticket sales) Investigate other sponsored events eg London to Brighton? ……………………………………………………………………………………………..Support, Research and Hope.

7. Where we need your help……. Continue to raise funds for DBA UK (family, friends, relatives, schools, clubs, workplace)… However small the donation, it counts! Lots of ideas and inspiration on the internet. eg https://www.charitychallenge.com/pdf/a-z_fundraising_ideas.pdf Support for calendars/christmas cards/raffle/collection tins Direct donations via cash/cheque/justgiving Please also consider: 1) Give as you earn (ongoing donations direct from a person’s payroll – part of your donation comes from money that would otherwise have gone to HMRC) https://www.cafonline.org/my-personal-giving/plan-your-giving/caf-give-as-you-earn.aspx 2) Give as you live (Similar to giving machine), where a % donation can be given to DBA UK every time you shop via the site. https://www.giveasyoulive.com Let’s beat the GBP 80K target in 2016! ……….. THANK YOU!