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Help our work bringing vital relief to parents unable to provide regular meals whilst the children are out of school; which not only alleviates the related stresses that this may cause but also helps bridge the household deficit.
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Your Donation Can Change Someone’s Life
True Care Foundation we put in the work to transform the school holiday experience for low-income families. When you donate, volunteer or fund-raise for us you will be helping more children and their families benefit from much-needed food during school holidays.
Help our work bringing vital relief to parents unable to provide regular meals whilst the children are out of school; which not only alleviates the related stresses that this may cause but also helps bridge the household deficit.
Your Giving
Ways You Can Help
There are many ways to get involved with True Care Foundation and be the Heart in your community. Donations, Voluntering and fundraising all provide vital support to the Low Income Families we support.
Financial Donation
One-time or regular donations help deliver and purchase essential food for the year during the holiday period.
Gift of Time
Help with delivery, support foodbanks, join the board, create Campaign to help our annual activities
Organise a Fundraiser
Organise evets, crowdfund, complete a sponsored challenge and help raise much needed funds
About Donations
Different Types of Giving
There are many ways you can raise money to help low income families. Fundraising can be done anywhere – at work, at home, on your own or as part of a group. By choosing to take on a challenge in support of True Care Foundation you are directly helping low income families across the UK in desperate need.
Here at the True Care foundation we do almost anything to transform the lives of families in our care. Fundraising for us means you will be helping more children and their families benefit from much-needed care during school holidays.
Take a look at our 190 Day Challenge page or below for more information and ideas on charity fundraising.
Want to organise your own fundraising event? Here are some of our favourite fundraising ideas:
- Have a bake sale at school, or with your neighbours
- Do your own sports challenge and try doing 100 squats a day for a month, asking friends to sponsor you
- Organise a garden party and ask people to donate
Get started
- Get creative and decide on your activity
- Download your Fundraising pack
- Ask friends, family and colleagues to get involved
Download the fundraising Pack
Payroll Giving is a tax efficient scheme that allows you to make regular donations to True Care Foundation directly from your salary. As your donation is taken out before tax £10 to us after we’ve claimed Gift Aid it will work out as (10 x 25p) to make your gross donation £12.50.
The monthly donation can be in return for a workplace benefit such as a Dress Down Day. Contact us It’s simple to sign up.
For more information contact us
Support from our corporate partners is very vital. Without it, many more families in terrible circumstances would go without the support they so desperately need. We work hard to form lasting partnerships with companies, providing clear business benefits for them and, most importantly, crucial funds, food and activities for the families you will be helping us support.
For details of how your organisation can work with us and become Corporate partners contact us on.
Support from our corporate partners is very vital. Without it, many more families in terrible circumstances would go without the support they so desperately need. We work hard to form lasting partnerships with companies, providing clear business benefits for them and, most importantly, crucial funds, food and activities for the families you will be helping us support.
For details of how your organisation can work with us and become Corporate partners contact us on.
Donating in memory is a great way to help keep alive the kindness and good nature of a loved one who has passed away. If your loved one or someone close to you was a supporter of the True Care Foundation, or simply wanted to do something to make the world fairer place, then setting up a commemorative fund is a great way to celebrate their life and kindness.
There are a few ways that you can donate to the True Care Foundation in memory.
Setting up an interactive memorial page online is an increasingly popular way of giving in memory of a loved one. There are good websites for this such as Memory Giving, which works in partnership with leading UK funeral companies to create personalised fund pages as an extension of the client service. As friends and family visit the page to pay their respects, they can make a donation quickly, easily and securely.
Alternatively, you can organise a collection in the name of your loved one at their funeral or memorial service.
You could also set up a regular or single donation on behalf of your loved one.
Regardless of how much you are able to raise, True Care Foundation ensure that every penny is spent enriching the lives of low-income households.
Arranging to leave a gift in your Will to True Care Foundation is a great way to display your kindness. You can rest assured that your generosity will live on after you and that families in need of support during school holidays will continue to benefit.
Writing a Will means that your wishes are known, with your possessions taken care of. Writing a will is a big decision, we understand this and how making any changes to it are just as important. That is why we always suggest that you consult a solicitor.
There are three ways you can leave a gift in your Will:
- Residuary legacy – This is all, or a share of, the whole amount left of the estate and property that remains after all other payments have been made
- Pecuniary legacy – A gift of a fixed sum of money
- Specific legacy – A specific object or gift of property
If you already have a Will, you can add a codicil to make a simple change. Your solicitor will assist you with the wording that’s right for your personal circumstances.
Our Causes
Help Us Now
We understand that one of the greatest burdens on an already stretched budget is providing regular meals. Our Projects are all designed to alleviate this burden; by donating to us you will be directly helping us provide meals during non-term times.
Food for Thought
We want encourage healthy eating and kids to actively participate in food preparation. We figure that if they are aware of what goes into making their meal they will be more excited in finishing as they can feel proud knowing that they helped.
£2,500 Raised
£40,000 Goal
Holiday Help
We learn from our #190DaysChallenge that children spend 190 days out of school that’s 25 weeks! So this program helps us work closely with schools and nurseries helping sponsor their efforts and well as put on fun days in the communities ourselves
£5,200 Raised
£40,000 Goal
The Facts
Their are more children living in poverty than adults
The older you are, the less likely you are to be in poverty. 33% of children aged four and under are in poverty, compared to 23% of those aged between 40 and 44 and 10% of those aged 75 and over.
children aged four & under are in poverty
Living in poverty in the UK
"Be the Heart
in the community"
The gift of time
Become A Volunteer
Put your skills to work and be the change you want to see in the community.
Do you want to use your time and skills to support children in low-income families? Put your skills to work and be the change you want to see in the community. danger around the world.
As a volunteer, you can also learn new skills, gain experience working with a national charity and boost your CV, build your confidence, meet new people and most importantly, have fun while making a valuable difference for children in danger around the world.
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- Caci House, Spring Villa Park, Spring Villa Rd, London HA8 7EB
- +44 (0)207 118 7790
- [email protected]
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True Care Foundation is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales (company number 06794765). Our England and Wales charity number is 1127963. Our registered office is 9 Spring Villa Park, Spring Villa Road, Edgware, Middlesex, England, HA8 7EB.
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I want to make a financial donation. How can I do this?
Firstly, thank you for thinking of us when making your donation. Without the generosity of our supporters, we would be unable to function as we do so we are always extremely grateful. You can make a one-off donation, or sign up to our regular giving scheme, here. There are also various other ways you can donate to us listed on the page
How do I donate via bank transfer?
If you would like to donate to True Care Foundation via bank transfer, please use the account details below. Your bank will provide you with a receipt as proof of payment.
Account Name: True Care Foundation
Account Number:
Sort Code:
Please send us an email to [email protected], stating the date that you transferred your donation. This will help us to keep track of your transfer and we can then let you know and thank you once we have received it.
Where can I send a donation by cheque?
You can send in your cheque, made payable to True Care Foundation, you can send the cheque to the Donations Team, True Care Foundation, Caci House, Spring Villa Park, Spring Villa Rd, London HA8 7EB. Please include a covering letter with your name and address details.
UNICEF UK are not currently conducting face-to-face fundraising activity however members of the public may volunteer to fundraise in their local area. If you’ve been approached by a person claiming to be raising funds for UNICEF and you think they might not be a genuine fundraiser, please contact the UNICEF Supporter Care team on 0300 330 5580 or email us with information on who approached you, how and when
How do I explain what TRUE CARE FOUNDATION does?
TRUE CARE FOUNDATION a charity focused on helping children in low income households. We work with families, local communities, partners and government to help every child realise their full potential. In everything we do, the most disadvantaged children and the countries in greatest need have priority. Discover more about what we do.
What’s the best way to collect money and donations for a sponsored event?
The best way to get people to donate money is to set up an online sponsorship page with JustGiving. Find out how to set up your own online fundraising page.
How do I pay my money and donation in?
We accept donations in cash, by cheque or BACS (bank transfer). See donation.
How do I know that my money and donations have reached you?
It can take us a few weeks to process your donations once we have received them, but as soon as we do receive your donation we will send you a thank you letter by way of receipt.
How do I claim Gift Aid on the money I raise?
As a registered charity, UNICEF is allowed to claim back an extra 25p on every £1 donated to us in gift aid. Even 25p can be enough to buy a life-saving vaccine for one child. For us to be able to claim gift aid you need to check the sponsor or donator is a UK tax payer, record their home address, postcode, donation amount and make sure they tick the Gift Aid box on your sponsor form or web page.
Can I have a letter of authorisation to collect money for UNICEF?
A letter of authorisation outlines that you or your event is an official UNICEF fundraising event. You may need a letter like this if you plan to do a street collection. Email [email protected] and tell us your name, address and what you are doing to fundraise so we can send out the letters to you.
How do I access your services?
Depending on the service you are trying to access, you can find more information about each one over on our ‘How We Can Help‘ page. If you are still unsure, please e-mail us or feel free to pop into our office Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
How can I access the food bank if I am self-isolating?
If you are self-isolating, we recommend you asking a friend or family member to visit our Food Bank on your behalf. If this isn’t possible, please contact our team to see how we can help.
How do I refer myself, or an individual, to your services?
As above, you can find more information on how to contact each of our projects here.
Do you need volunteers?
We are always on the hunt for committed individuals to join our Volunteering team. You can register here.
Can I donate food, or essential items, to the food bank?
In short: yes! We always need non-perishable food items and essential toiletries for our Food Bank. Whilst we’re open five days a week, it’s best to organise a time to drop your donations off with our Food Bank team.
I want to make a financial donation. How can I do this?
Firstly, thank you for thinking of us when making your donation. Without the generosity of our supporters, we would be unable to function as we do so we are always extremely grateful. You can make a one-off donation, or sign up to our regular giving scheme, here. There are also various other ways you can donate to us listed on the page
How will the money we have raised be used?
True Care Foundation provides food provisions for children with the donations it receives from fundraisers. We do whatever it takes to make a lasting difference to children’s lives.
The money and donations you raise will help us to carry on with our life-changing work. It doesn’t matter how much you raise, whether it’s a £10 donation or £100, every single penny helps us to help children.
On average over the last five years, for every pound spent by True Care Foundation, 65p went towards our work for children in low income homes, 30p was spent on raising another pound and 5p was spent on the governance of the charity.
You can find out more about how we spend donations in our Annual Report 2020.
Can I donate the money I raise to a particular country or project?
We aim to reach the children who need the most help and who are the hardest to reach, like children who live in remote areas or ethnic communities, and so we really like your donations to be ‘unrestricted’. This means that you are not restricting what project or country your fundraising and donations are spent on. It also helps our work to be more efficient by reducing our administration costs, making your money and donations reach more children.
Unrestricted funding also helps us to respond quickly, wherever and whenever disaster strikes. Children are always hardest hit by emergencies, losing their lives, parents, homes and schools, and so it is vital that we help them as soon as possible.