YTFN is a new approach to giving
to charity! Instead of asking you to donate to a random charity
and not telling you where your money's going, we invite charities
to pitch specific projects which they require funding for. Then
you, and everyone at the event, can donate towards the project
and help the charity reach its fundraising goal. It will be a
truly rewarding event and will also include a stand of Fairtrade
& ethical products, performers and DJs.
We are excited to annouce the details of our next event...
Hey there. How you doin’? How about we get together on November 25th, say, 7pm at The Hub in Angel, and do something amazing? Yes, that’s right friends, IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER YTFN EVENT!!!
So get yourself to the Hub (check it out here), have a cheap drink or two, hear some great music, chat to some lovely people, and hear six-minute presentations from three inspiring social projects that need your support to make the world a better place.
You can pledge money and/or volunteer time, and you get a £10 voucher with your ticket to start you off. This time we have managed to cover our costs, which means TICKETS ARE ONLY £10, ALL OF WHICH WILL BE DONATED TO THE PROJECT OF YOUR CHOICE!
You can buy tickets on the door or in advance here.
So come along, bring your friends, and be part of something grand. If you want to know more, have a look on facebook.
We are also looking for great projects to present at the event, so if you have been to a YTFN event before, know a project that you would like to sponsor, and are willing to introduce the project speaker and donate the first £25 on the night to get the ball rolling, get them to fill in the attached application form and send it in to us at youthtfn@gmail.com by 23rd October.
We’ll send out a second invite closer to the time with details of the projects that will be presenting, and we really hope to see you on 25th November!
The YTFN Team
Here is the latest report following our most recent YTFN funding event on March 4th 2009 at The Hub, Islington;
Another success for YTFN!
Reluctant to be outdone by our grown-up counterparts, YTFN managed to pull off another fantastic event. This time we hosted the evening at the Hub, Islington. Some well-placed fairy lights and candles transformed it into a cosy, dynamic space with a very cheap bar (make-shift) and no shortage of delicious cupcakes!
It was a great evening! Around 80 people came along to see our three fantastic projects: SOKO – Kenya, COAP (Children of Addicted Parents) – UK and Vano Vano Tamba – Zimbabwe. The evening was kicked off by feedback from the Choir With No Name (supported at our first event last June) and their inspiring success story helped to set the tone for the rest of the night.
After three engaging and moving presentations people put their hands in their pockets and together we raised a grand total of over £5,000. Needless to say we (and the three charities) are delighted. As one attendee said:
“It was so inspirational to see so many young people so motivated about making a difference.”
And Emma from COAP wrote:
“I really enjoyed the whole evening and was touched by how everyone came to the event after a days work to help raise money to help others, how wonderful!! It was such a great surprise to hear how much was raised on the night for COAP's online counselling service. I want to thank you all so much for your generosity and support, and of course a big thank you to YTFN for arranging the event!”
So, much buoyed by our success, we take on what we have learned and move forwards with enthusiasm! Next event to be announced shortly!
But that's all from us for now. You'll be hearing from us again very soon.
YTFN Team
Other Links to check out:
March 4th Projects
SOKO – Kenya >> www.soko-kenya.com
Children of Addicted Parents – UK >> www.coap.co.uk
Vano Vano Tamba – Zimbabwe
Join our group online >> www.facebook.com
Choir With No Name >> www.choirwithnoname.org
If you would like to be kept informed about future developments then please email the YTFN team ytfn@thefundingnetwork.org.uk.
