How We Fundraise
As with any service organisation we use a variety of methods to persuade the public to part with thier money on behalf of our chosen charites. All of our members are busy people both at work and at home, so ensuring we have their support when it comes to fundraising as with most things in our club involves plenty of fun and usually lots of laughter as you will see from these examples.
Ferret Racing Nights
Yes, you did read that correctly, for a number of years we have held these events at a local village hall where you can place a bet on the outcome of a race, or if you're feeling a bit more adventureous, actually pay to be a jockey of a ferret!
Antiques Stall at Kedleston Hall
It may sound a bit dull, and the antiques in question are certainly not any of our members, in fact the stall is usually full of bric-a-brac kindly donated by ourselves, friends and family. Think 'Only Fools and Horses' and you'll get an idea of the patter we use to attract the punters in! The financial outcome however at the end of a weekend would make Dell Boy proud...
Gala Concert at Derby Cathedral
Take an international opera singer, a local male voice choir, a club with a couple of dozen enthusiastic members and their friends, and work to fill Derby Cathedral with 700 people so we can enjoy an evening of heart warming music. This is what we did in January 2010. It raised over £8.5k profit for our good causes.
