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.

Consistent Giving for Consistent and Reliable Services

By making a planned monthly donation, you can help to ensure that ALONE is there to help older people in need, when and where they need us most.
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.

That is why having consistent monthly donations is vitial, as it helps to ensure we have the ability to react immediately to the needs of the older people who contact our services.

You can download a standing order form here ALONE Standing Order Form . Please print out the form and send it to your bank when completed.

Make Your Donation Matter

•  Please see our section on Tax Incetives which can highlight reasons why donating by planned monthly giving can have a big impact.
•  If you would like to see your donation be contributed to a particular service we would be happy to provide you with further information and how this is possible.
•  We have made a commitment to our donors that your donation will be treated to the greatest advantage for those who use ALONE services. Read our Donor Charter to find out more.

Please Get In Touch

Please contact ALONE if you are intending to make a donation through planned monthly giving, it will mean your donation goes further and provide additional funding for our services. It will also ensure that we can thank you in a timely fashion and send updates on how donations likes yours are making a difference. 

  

 

Tax Incentives

Tax Benefit for ALONE
From April 2001 tax relief has been available on donations of €250 or more in any one tax year to eligible charities from both individual and corporate donors. Tax relief is applied to these donations at the donor’s marginal rate of tax.

Individual Donors (PAYE Taxpayers)
You can help ALONE recieve further donations through the revenue:

•   If you donate over €250 (in a single tax year)
•   You subscribe to a planned  monthly donations of €21 or more (in a single tax year)
•   Send your name and address we will send you a form to sign which allows us to claim the tax back. Alternatively download the form here and send it to us with your donation.

If you would like to sign up to a planned monthly donation you can download the ALONE  standing order form

Self Assessed and Corporate Donors (Tax Benefit for You)

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

How It Works (Individuals)

•  After making a donation, ALONE will send you a receipt with your thank you letter.
•  When filling out your tax return you can deduct the donated amount (over €250) from your tax bill.
•  For example a donation of €250 when deducted from a marginal tax rate of 41% can reduce your self assessed tax bill by €105

How It Works (Corporates)

•   After making a donation, ALONE will send a receipt with your thank you letter.
•   The company can claim a deduction for the donation as if it were a trading expense.
•   The company pays corporation tax at 20% so their corporation tax bill is reduced by €250×20%=€50.

Further Information

For further information about tax reliefs available to donors click here

Please contact ALONE if you are intending to make a donation through planned monthly giving or amounts over €250, it will mean your donation goes further and provide additional funding for our services. It will also ensure that we can thank you in a timely fashion and send updates on how donations likes yours are making a difference. 

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.

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.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of this charter or other matters concerning fundraising in ALONE please contact the fundraising team on fundraising@alone.ie or 01 6791032

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.

Challenge Yourself!
There are a number of ways that you can help ALONE while also fulfilling a personal dream or personal challenge

•  Flora Women’s Mini Marathon 2012 
•  Sky Dive for Charity
•  Across the Divide (endurance challenges and events)
•  Marathons, Triathlons and Cycles

For Information, Advice and Guidelines for holding a fundraising event please read the
 ALONE Fundraising Pack

If you are interested in holding a fundraising event for ALONE please download our Fundraising Proposal Form

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 and provide fundraising materials and letters of authorisation

Online Fundraising Platforms
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.

Contact Us
If you would like further information about ALONE and ways to fundraise please email fundraising@alone.ie

Corporate Giving

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.

• Charity of the Year Partnership
• Employee Fundraising
• Payroll Giving
• Fundraising in the Workplace
• Sports and Challenge Events
• Volunteering
• Cause Related Marketing

We Will Work With You To

• Offer advice and support on existing or potential fundraising events and activities run by your organization.
• Provide branded fundraising merchandise.
• Promote the partnership on the ALONE website, social media platforms and ALONE publications such as newsletters and updates. Our communications team will ensure that all PR opportunities are maximized for positive exposure.

Further Information
If your company is interested in developing a partnership with ALONE or engaging with us as part of your companies corporate social responsibility programme you can find further details in our Corporate Fundraising Pack