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Community fundraising FAQ

1. What fundraising ideas can you suggest?

For great ideas, read our community fundraising pack

2. Do I have to be over 18 to fundraise for Oxfam Australia?

No, but if you are under the age of 18 you must have a parent, guardian or teacher read the fundraising conditions and sign the application on your behalf.

3. What proof can I use to show people I am fundraising for Oxfam Australia?

Once your fundraising application has been received and approved, we will send you an authorisation letter confirming that you are fundraising for Oxfam Australia.

4. Is the money I donate tax deductible?

Any general donation made to Oxfam Australia over $2 is tax deductible.

A donation is non-tax deductible if you receive something in return for their donation i.e. the door fee to an event, tickets for a raffle, auction items etc.

When collecting general sponsorship donations, please collect people's name and address details so we can generate a tax receipt for each person.

5. Can I use the Oxfam logo to promote my event?

We cannot issue the Oxfam logo to community fundraisers but we can release our "Supporting Oxfam Australia" logos in various shapes and sizes to suit your needs.

Anything that uses this logo must be presented to us for approval prior to printing and distribution.

6. What support does Oxfam offer community fundraisers?

We will attempt to respond to each community fundraising enquiry within a 36 to 72 hour time frame. Once your fundraising application has been received and approved, we can provide help with media releases and promotional materials. Please make your request for this help through the community fundraising team

7. Can an Oxfam Australia staff member talk about the agency's work at my event?

If you would like an Oxfam Australia staff member to attend your event, or play a part in the proceedings, please advise us as soon as you can, allowing us enough time to find the most appropriate representative.

It is difficult to assure the availability of a staff member but this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Interstate enquiries will be forwarded to staff at the relevant state office, who will determine their availability to attend your event.

8. Do you have promotional materials to help me promote my event?

We can provide glossy posters featuring images of our work around the world and information brochures which allow people to make a one-off donation or sign up to our regular giving program aware.

9. What activities are NOT allowed as part of my fundraising?

Busking, door-to-door knocking, and soliciting donations in public places are not allowed when fundraising for us. For further details, please read section 1.6 in the fundraising conditions and application

10. Is my event/activity covered by Public Liability Insurance (PLI)?

Please contact our community fundraising team to discuss your insurance needs. Every event has different criteria and Public Liability Insurance can not always be covered.

11. How should I transfer the money I raise to Oxfam Australia?

Our preferred method of receiving funds is by mail. Please send your cheque or money order to:

The events fundraising team

Oxfam Australia
132 Leicester Street
Carlton VIC 3053

Or you can bank the funds directly into our bank account:

Account Name: Oxfam Australia
Address: Westpac, 310 Lygon Street Carlton
BSB: 033 - 178
Account Number: 273090
Reference: (your name or event name)

Please advise the community fundraising team once you have banked the money, with details of the exact amount - this helps us to track your fundraising.

Thank you for your interest and support in raising funds for Oxfam Australia.