Why we use face-to-face fundraisers
As a charity, the Irish Red Cross has a responsibility to cost effectively raise as much money as we can to fund our vital work at home and overseas.
Due to the many crises we’re seeing across the world, it is critical that we have as many different routes as possible for people to support and donate. Face-to-face fundraising is a vital and cost-effective way to bring new supporters on board. Thousands of people have chosen to support us in this way and, each month, their gifts provide an invaluable lifeline to the people who need it most.
It is also a great opportunity to engage on a personal level with people from communities throughout the country. We can update people on our work, how we help people at home and abroad and, where appropriate, show how they themselves can benefit from or volunteer for the Irish Red Cross.
Where our Fundraisers are working
This week we are fundraising in:
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- Dunshaughlin
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- Ratoath
Our fundraisers work all over Ireland. If you need reassurance that a fundraiser is legitimate, please contact our donor care team on 01 642 4611 or email fundraising@redcross.ie
Code of Conduct
We expect the highest standards from our fundraisers and provide them with bespoke training to ensure they are interacting with the public in the best way.
All of our fundraisers adhere to the Charities Institute Ireland’s Face-to-Face Fundraising Code of Conduct which can be found here.
How to recognise our Fundraisers
How do I know if an Irish Red Cross face-to-face fundraiser is genuine?
Door-to-door fundraisers
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- Carry an Irish Red Cross ID badge with their name, photo, ID number and details of the agency they work for and CII logo.
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- Wear a jacket or t-shirt with the IRC logo.
Private site fundraisers (includes shopping centres and retail stores)
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- Display an Irish Red Cross ID badge with their name, photo, ID number and details of the agency they work for and CII logo.
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- Fundraise near an Irish Red Cross-branded stand.
Got a question about our Face-to-Face Fundraisers?
Email: fundraising@redcross.ie
Phone: 01 642 4611