Our vision for the future is a top-class, sustainable service for all voluntary and community organisations based or operating across the districts of St. Albans and Hertsmere.
To achieve this, we need funding.
Any money given to us helps not just one front-line service, but many - we can multiply the effect of your money to make it achieve more.
We are a charity and like most charities, we struggle to find funding to keep our services going. Full information on our funding is included in our annual reports.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone that has supported us over the past year and helped to make this possible. If you would like to support us this year here are some easy ways you can do so...
Ways to support Communities 1st
Click each heading below to see how you can support us!
Fundraise for Communities 1st
Fundraise for us by taking on a challenge
Over the past year, wonderful volunteers have fundraised for us by running, swimming, dancing, swishing, and holding a coffee morning! If you would like to take part in a sponsored walk, run, cycle or swim in aid of Communities 1st, please get in touch - we would love to hear from you.
We can provide you with an online donation page for your fundraising, publicity, T-shirts, and sponsorship forms.
Please contact events@communities1st.org.uk for more information.
Play the 'Give & Win' Community Lottery
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Shop via The Giving Machine
You can raise money for free by shopping online through The Giving Machine.
Just set up a Giver account on ShopAndGive, and then visit the ShopAndGive website or mobile app and click on the retailer link you want to shop at. Purchases generate a donation which will show on your account summary once processed.
(Click the button at the bottom of the screen to be taken to The Giving Machine website.)
Shop via Give As You Live
Give As You Live is a free and easy way to raise money for your favourite charity, such as Communities 1st, just by shopping online.
Once you've signed up, you can browse the Give As You Live website for the store you want to shop with. Click 'shop now' to go to their website, then continue to shop as normal.
You'll then receive an email within 1-7 days of your purchase to know how much you've raised.
(To find out more, click on the Give As You Live button at the bottom of the screen.)
Donations by Cheque
If you would like to make a donation towards our work, you can do so by cheque.
Please make your cheque payable to ‘Communities 1st’ and post it to the address below:
Chief Executive
Communities 1st
2 Allum Lane
Elstree
WD6 3PJ
Donations by Standing Order
If you would like to make a donation towards our work, you can do so by setting up a standing order.
Set up a Standing Order.
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Working Pro Bono
Our support services enable local good causes to develop and grow. We are always looking for professional expertise, especially legal, and welcome support for local groups either at pro-bono or low rates.
To discuss whether your company or you, as an individual, could work with us, please email our Services team at
memberservices@communities1st.org.uk
Or you can give us a call on 020 8207 4504 or 01727 814644.
Remember A Charity Week 2022
Remember A Charity Week runs from 5th-11th September 2022
To celebrate the launch of Remember A Charity Week, we are asking supporters of across the districts of St. Albans and Hertsmere to get involved and help Communities 1st now and in the future. As a loyal supporter, you can make a lasting contribution to future generations by including a gift to help a local charity in your Will.
(To find out more, click on the Remember A Charity button at the bottom of the screen.)
Leave a Legacy in Your Will
Leave a lasting legacy to the communities of St Albans and Hertsmere by including a gift in your Will to Communities 1st.
Writing a Will is an important way to ensure your wishes are carried out and that your savings and possessions are given to the people you choose to receive them.
Why leave a gift to charity in your Will?
Charitable legacies are exempt from Inheritance tax, which means you can reduce the overall tax bill for your loved ones by naming a charity in your Will.
Leaving a gift to charity does not have to mean leaving a large amount of money. A small gift can make a huge difference to a local charity. Charitable legacies are vital in enabling Communities 1st to continue our work across the districts of St. Albans and Hertsmere.
How to leave money in your Will?
To leave us money in your will, consult your solicitor.
You can leave either a set sum or a percentage of your estate (perhaps after giving the majority of it to family). It is important to give your solicitor our full name: Communities 1st and our Charity Number: 1127066. Please get in touch with our chief executive if you need any more advice on this.
(To find out more, click on the Wills & Legacies Guidance button at the bottom of the screen.)