isSelectedEnd">Raising and Giving (RAG) is essentially any money which is raised for charity, bringing students together to raise money for charitable causes while having fun and making a positive impact. Whether you're organising a sponsored challenge, hosting a fundraising event, or collecting donations, RAG provides clubs, societies, and individual students with the opportunity to support charities that matter to them.

Fundraising is a great way to engage your members, develop new skills, and give back to the local and wider community.

Who Can Take Part?

All Clubs, Societies, student groups, and individual students are encouraged to get involved in RAG activities throughout the academic year.

Whether you're planning a one-off fundraiser or making charity work a regular part of your activities, we're here to help you make it a success.

Planning a Fundraising Activity

Before launching your fundraiser, take some time to plan your activity.

Consider:

The charity or cause you would like to support.
How you will raise funds.
Any permissions or approvals you may need.
Whether a risk assessment is required.
How you will promote your event and encourage participation.

Choosing a Charity

You are welcome to support a registered charity of your choice.

If you're unsure whether a charity is suitable, or would like advice before planning your fundraiser, contact the Activity Zone for guidance.

Collecting Donations

There are several ways to collect donations, including:

Online fundraising pages, e.g. via the Union's JustGiving page.
Ticketed fundraising events.
Sponsored challenges.
Cash donation buckets (where appropriate and approved).
Contactless donations via the Union's Givestar account.

Promoting Your Fundraiser

Help maximise your impact by promoting your fundraising activity across your Club/Society's communication channels.

You could:

Share your fundraising page on social media.
Promote your event through your mailing lists and WhatsApp groups.
Encourage members to invite friends and course mates.
Celebrate milestones and thank donors for their support.

Important Finance Details

All money raised for charity MUST be deposited via the Union RAG account. You can instruct the Finance Team to donate money to chosen charity by sending an email to ussu.finance@surrey.ac.uk. The money shall be transferred from your groups own funds to the charity of your choice, via the Union RAG account.

Need Support?

The Activity Zone is here to help you plan safe, successful fundraising activities. If you're unsure about permissions, fundraising methods, or the general RAG process, please get in touch.