Raising the funds for your trip
October 9, 2009Raising funds for your gap year or working holiday can be an arduous task, however, if you approach it in the right way, you’ll have enough funds to get you through your trip.
Try not to think too big when it comes to fundraising, the more complicated it is, the likelihood that you won’t raise the funds you were hoping for. Think locally, do you know anyone who has their own business. Businesses can give money to a charity as it cannot be taxed and therefore saves them money. This is always good to drop this into the conversation if they are unsure about donating money.
Why not organise something amongst your group of friends or try contacting your local MP, they might know of organisations in the locality that can help you. Even if it is the local walking shop who might give you a discount on your walking boots or give you a traveller’s rucksack for all of your gear.
Any help that you get is worthwhile whether it is small or large scale, so don’t turn down an offer to assist you in your fund raising. Even if it means standing outside Tesco on a Saturday morning in order to raise money. Every little helps.
