Leicester, City of Sanctuary
Golden Giver Challenge -
questions and answers
- an information sheet to try and answer any questions you may have. If your question isn't covered please get in touch!
What counts as a ‘bag or small box'? - a full / almost full carrier bag, re-usable bag or small box, or a ‘bulk' pack e.g. a pack of 10 nappies, a sack of rice, a pack of 12 toilet rolls, or a case of sweetcorn.
What if I disagree with the ‘number donated today' which is added to our registration card? - try to come to an agreement with the person accepting the donation, who will be comparing it with other similar donations, but the final decision will be made by the British Red Cross representative receiving the donation.
Can I drop off my donation anywhere else apart from the British Red Cross? - currently the British Red Cross is the only drop-off point where you will be able to get your donation recorded and Challenge card updated.
I want to make a donation but cannot get to the British Red Cross, what can I do? - donations equivalent to 5+ ‘bags or small boxes' can be collected by a representative of the British Red Cross or Leicester, City of Sanctuary by arrangement, contact Gill at Leicester, City of Sanctuary to arrange a collection.
What if I want to make a donation but do not have the Challenge card with me? - donation records will also be kept at the British Red Cross so state your team name and request a receipt so your Challenge card can be updated at your next visit.
Can I make a cash donation? - donations to the British Red Cross can be made by cash or cheque (made payable to: the British Red Cross, with ‘for the Leicester asylum seeker and refugee project' written on the back). Donations are also needed by Leicester, City of Sanctuary to continue our work and to develop new initiatives,
by cheque made payable to: Leicester, City of Sanctuary, or by standing order (mandate form available on request).
Are there other ways I can help asylum seekers and refugees in Leicester? - there are various ways of getting involved including campaigning for changes in the law, and volunteering in various roles, for example: mentoring someone who has recently received permission to stay to help them settle into their new life and access training or find work; handing out leaflets and chatting to people about asylum seekers and refugees at community events; organising a fundraising event to support one of the organisations supporting asylum seekers or refugees.
For more information contact: leicester@cityofsanctuary.com or 07716 073403.
