Fundraising
The Dyslexia Association of Ireland is a voluntary organisation with charitable status (Registered Charity no. CHY 10044). While we receive some state funding, this is not guaranteed and in no way covers our costs. Like all charitable organisation we rely greatly on fundraising, and are very grateful for any help received and all funds raised.
Fundraising is done both locally and nationally:
- At the local level, branches organise local fundraising initiatives, e.g. table quizzes, raffles, bag-packing in local supermarkets. Contact your local branch for information on upcoming local events.
- At national level, fundraising is organised by the Fundraising Sub-Committee of our National Executive Committee. National fundraising activities include our annual Mary McKenna Golf Classic & Annual Raffle, Mini-Marathon, Novel Idea Book Reading, Charity Christmas cards, bag-packing events. DAI also seeks grants and donations from grant making bodies, corporate donors and individuals.
If you can help in any way with our fundraising efforts please contact us. While donations are always gratefully received, we also value your time – if you can volunteer an hour or two at a bag packing event, or could sell raffle tickets or DAI Christmas cards, we would be delighted to hear from you.
DAI is fully compliant with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising which was drawn up for the Irish Charities sector in the context of the new Charities Act. It sets out best practice for fundraising based around core principles of respect, honesty and openness. DAI Fundraising Policy which includes our Donor Charter and Compliance Statement can be downloaded below:
DAI Fundraising Policy (PDF format).
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Upcoming Fundraisers
Table Quiz in aid of DAI
A table quiz will be held on Tuesday 29th November at 7.30pm in the Teachers Club, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 in aid of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland (DAI).
The Dyslexia Association of Ireland makes a real difference to the lives of those living with dyslexia – now you can help too!
Enter a quiz team for just €40 per team of 4 people.
Lots of great prizes will be on offer for the winning teams and we will also have a raffle on the night!
For further information or to pre-book your table, please contact DAI at 01 6790276 or email info@dyslexia.ie
We would really welcome your support as we are hugely reliant on fundraising to support our services.
Christmas Cards – 2011
DAI Charity Christmas cards for 2011 will soon be available for sale. The catalogue and order form can be downloaded below. Cards can be ordered in person in the DAI office, over the phone, and via post. Cards will be delivered from October 2011 onwards.
Christmas Card Catalogue 2011 (PDF Format).
Mary McKenna Golf Classic
Following the very successful 2011 Golf Classic, Mary McKenna has kindly allowed us to use her name and expertise again for our 2012 Golf Classic in aid of the Dyslexia Association. This event will be held in Donabate Golf Club in May 2012. We would love for you to join us at this fun event.
DAI Annual Raffle
A major raffle is held in conjunction with our Golf Classic each year. An array of spectacular prizes is available each year. Tickets are circulated to all members in the spring and also available from the national office. If you are able to buy and/or sell tickets to help us raise much needed funds, please let us know.
Dublin Women’s Mini-Marathon June 2012
The 2012 Flora Women’s Mini-Marathon will take place in Dublin on Monday 4th June 2012. If you are considering taking part, then why not run, jog, walk or even crawl your way through the 10 kilometre course. Sponsorship cards and t-shirts will be available for those fundraising for DAI. Email info@dyslexia.ie for further information. The official entry form will appear in the Evening Herald from February 2012. Entry can also be done online at www.florawomensminimarathon.ie. The closing date for entries is usually in mid-April (or when the maximum number of entries is reached) – therefore please register early to avoid disappointment.
A Novel Idea … Authors Read for Dyslexia
To mark Dyslexia Awareness Month each October, the Dyslexia Association of Ireland hosts a fundraising book reading called A Novel Idea … Authors Read for Dyslexia. This special event features some of Ireland’s leading authors who read from and discuss their work.
It is a fabulous opportunity to meet leading Irish authors, hear them read from and discuss their work, perhaps even get a favourite book signed by the author. All funds raised are used to provide specialist tuition to children and adults with dyslexia from financially disadvantaged backgrounds to help share the joy that can come from reading.
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How to Make a Donation
All donations go directly to supporting the services provided by the Dyslexia Association of Ireland. If you would like your donation to support a particular aspect of our work, please let us know.
To all our donors and supporters, a very big thank you.
Donating via the bank: If you would like to make a once-off donation, just call into any bank and ask them to make your donation. Our bank details are:
A/C Name: Dyslexia Association of Ireland Fundraising Account
Bank: AIB, 9 Terenure Road East, Rathgar, Dublin 6.
A/C No.: 00526235 Sort Code: 93 10 98
If you would like to make a regular donation (e.g. monthly or annually) just ask your bank to set up a standing order. Regular donations enable us to plan future projects.
Please notify us by post, phone or email if you are making a donation to our account so that we can thank you. This also enables us to maintain proper financial records by being able to account for all our income.
Postal Donations: You can also post a donation (cheque, postal order or bank draft) to:
Fundraising Committee, Dyslexia Association of Ireland, Suffolk Chambers, 1 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2.
Legacies: Bequests can be extremely beneficial in supporting our services. If you would like to leave a bequest in your will, please discuss this with your solicitor. Alternatively, you could request that instead of flowers, people make a donation to the Dyslexia Association of Ireland.
Tax Relief on Donations: There are a number of tax benefits associated with annual donations of €250 or more to registered charities. This tax relief means that your donation can mean even more to the Dyslexia Association of Ireland. And there is no limit to how much you can give!
The recipient of the benefit depends on the type of taxpayer making the donation:
1. In the case of PAYE taxpayers, the tax relief is applied at the marginal rate and is paid directly by the Revenue Commissioners to the Eligible Charity on receipt of the relevant appropriate certificate (an official form is completed by the donor and the charity receiving the donation). For example, an individual on the standard rate of tax (i.e. 20%) makes a donation of €500. The value of the donation to the charity = €625. The tax associated with the donation = €125. The charity will be able to claim a repayment of €125 from the Revenue Commissioners.
2. Individual taxpayers on self-assessment benefit directly from relief at the marginal rate by claiming the donation as a tax-deductible expense. For example, a self-assessed individual on the standard rate of tax (i.e. 20%) makes a donation of €500. The cost to the taxpayer is €400. The taxpayer claims a deduction for the donation on his/her tax return.
3. Corporate donors simply claim a deduction for the donation as if it were a trading expense.
So in the first case the tax relief is paid directly to the Charity whilst in cases two and three the donor receives the tax relief.
This information is taken from the Revenue Commissioner’s paper “Scheme of Tax Relief for Donations to Eligible Charities and other Approved Bodies, Under Section 848A, Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. Further information is available on the Revenue website http://www.revenue.ie/en/personal/charities.html.
The Dyslexia Association of Ireland’s registered Charity number is CHY 10044. The Dyslexia Association of Ireland as an eligible charity is approved to claim tax relief on donations.
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