2 Easy Ways to Donate

• Once Off Payments

• Regular Payments

Donate Directly to ALONE

You can now donate directly, using either credit card or paypal, by simply clicking on the 'donate now' button below. This will bring you to a secure paypal form where you can choose the amount you wish to donate.

By setting up a standing order you can help to ensure that ALONE is there to help older people in need, when and where they need us most.

You can download a standing order form here. ALONE Standing Order Form

The older people that we assist are from the 1 in 10 over 65′s who are vulnerable and at risk of poverty. They mostly live day to day carefully balancing a meagre budget to cover essentials such as food and fuel. There is nothing left to save; nothing to prepare for the unexpected.

At ALONE we need to be able to plan for the future, to ensure that we are there when older people contact us, often in emergency situations requiring an immediate response.

We need to know that we can maintain the nearly 100 homes we provide to older people who would otherwise be at risk of homelessness. Our residents need to know that we are there to support them.

We promise that your standing order will make a real difference to an older person in need.

Please print out the form and send it to your bank when completed.

Please let us know that you have done this by clicking here and filling out your details. We would like to stay in touch and keep you informed of the ways in which your money changes lives.

Thank You!

 

 

Tax Incentives

Tax Benefit for ALONE

If you donate over €250 (in a single tax year) to ALONE it is worth even more to us – up to 72% more!

Regular monthly donations of €21 or more (which could be paid simply by standing order) also benefit from this allowance.

Send your name and address with your donation and we will send you a form to sign which allows us to claim the tax back or download the form here and send it to us with your donation.

Tax Benefit for You

Self-employed individuals and companies who donate to ALONE can also avail of tax relief on their donation themselves.

For detailed information on tax reliefs available to donors click here.

Donor Charter

ALONE is not in receipt of statutory funding and and is funded solely by donations from  companies and the general public. ALONE does not use third party organisations to fundraise on our behalf.

ALONE welcomes support from individuals, foundations and organisations and would be delighted to discuss ways in which relationships can be fostered with potential benefactors. If you would like to discuss any aspect of this charter or other matters concerning fundraising in ALONE please contact Emma Morgan on: 01 6791032

ALONE is an independent registered charity. We are committed to being accountable and transparent so that donors and prospective donors have full confidence in the work that we do. Our accounts are audited by an external company on an annual basis.

Our Commitment To Our Donors

ALONE is committed to treating our donors with the care and respect they deserve. We will inform donors of the impact of their support and the evolving needs and priorities of the charity as they arise. Donors will receive the appropriate recognition, acknowledgement or publicity for their donation. ALONE will consult with the donor and will respect anonymity if requested.

We will provide all relevant information about the use of donations and services upon request. ALONE will publish an annual report which describes the work of the organisation and financial accounts for the calendar year. ALONE complies with the Data Protection Act 1988 and 2003 and will not misuse any donors’ personal details. Donors have the right to have their personal details deleted from our database and mailing list upon request. We respect our donors’ rights to privacy and will not pass on details to a third party.

ALONE will handle your donation responsibly and to the greatest advantage of the guests and residents for whom it was intended. Unrestricted donations will be used for such purposes that help ALONE meet the needs of those who require assistance. Restricted funds will be applied to the purpose they were originally intended. Specific projects and areas of priority for ALONE will change from time to time and should this happen; alternative uses for restricted donations will be discussed with the donor or the donor’s representative.

All donations will be acknowledged in a timely fashion.

Community Events

Fundraising in aid of ALONE is a chance for you to bring together your friends, family, local community and the general public. You will be helping to raise awareness of the work we do while raising vital funds to support our work at the same time.

In the  ALONE Fundraising Pack you will find the following;
•    ALONE – FAQ
•    A-Z of fundraising ideas
•    5 Steps for holding a fundraising event
•    Important guidelines at a glance
•    Registration form
•    Sample press release
•    Sample sponsorship letter

Please register with ALONE if;
•    you are planning an event which is unique
•    will seek donations from the general public
•    if you plan to contact companies
•    if your event is likely to gain media attention.
We can guide and support you around these areas specifically.

The MyCharity.ie and Sponsor.ie websites allow you to have your own fundraising page on the internet, where your supporters can make credit card donations directly.

Corporate Giving

Modern companies are increasingly aware of their community and social responsibilities. For many businesses today, supporting a charitable cause is one of their overall aims.

It doesn’t matter how big or small your organisation is, there are a number of ways that you can get involved.

ALONE receives no Government funding for our day to day operations. We rely on the generosity and support of companies and individuals to allow us to deliver services to those older people who need them most.  

Support for ALONE links your company with a compelling cause
ALONE works with the 1 in 10 older people who are classed as vulnerable and at risk of poverty. Many of the people we work with have faced serious challenges on their own throughout their lives and now, in their later years, they need a helping hand. Marginalised, lonely, voiceless and ignored, in hard economic times they are being pushed further out to the fringes of society by cuts to their entitlements and rising prices.

How You Can Make A Difference
There are a number of ways for companies to help ALONE.
We are currently developing an information pack for corporate supporters. If you would like any information on the mutual benefits of a partnership with ALONE please contact Emma Morgan at 01 679 10 32.

Ways in which you and your staff can support ALONE include;
Charity of the Year Partnership
Employee Fundraising
Payroll Giving
Fundraising in the Workplace
Sports and Challenge Events
Volunteering

Cause-Related Marketing
UK-based research shows that “81% of customers agreed that when price and quality are equal they are more likely to buy a product associated with a cause” whereas “86% said that they have a more positive image of a company that is doing something to make the world a better place.”