Get Involved
The event you organise for the RTÉ People in Need Telethon 2007 will make a real difference to the lives of the peple who are most in need of help and support in your local community. Sometimes it’s the simplest ideas like car washes and cake sales that make the most successful events! So no matter how big or small the event you have planned for this year, make sure to contact the Kilkenny Telethon Office and regsiter your event ideas and we’ll help you to get the best of of yous event. The office is located at the Market Cross Shopping Centre and is open from 10am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Alternatively call us on 056 7777757 or after hours 085 135 9697.
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| • | Register your planned fundraising event / activity with us at the Kilkenny Telethon People in Need office by phoning us 056 7777757 or by filling out and posting to us the Event Registration Form enclosed in the Supporters Kit |
| • | Contact in advance the manager or the owner of any premises you are using either for a collection or an event. |
| • | Make certain that insurance cover is arranged as required for your particular fundraising event. |
| • | Neither the People in Need Trust nor RTÉ can accept any liability for your event. You are responsible for insurance if it is required. |
| • | Make sure you have plenty of volunteers and as much community support as possible. Try to notify as many people as possible about your event. |
| • | Contact your local Gardai if you are organising an event in a public space. If you hold a raffle or collection in a public place you will need a permit, so please consult the Gardai in your area well in advance for details. |
| • | Take care when collecting money. Also please note that children under 14 years are NOT allowed to collect money in collection boxes. |
| • | Appoint two people to be in charge of all funds collected and for their subsequent lodgement to the RTÉ People in Need Telethon Kilkenny account Sort Code - 985880 Account No. - 10071816 |
| • | Remember to get a receipt from the bank when lodging your money and send the receipt with your contact details on to the People in Need Office, Market Cross Shopping Centre, Kilkenny. |
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| • | Be too ambitious or attempt anything which might be unsuitable or dangerous to yourself or others. Such events will not be supported by the RTÉ People in Need Telethon. |
| • | Forget to be original, as the most interesting events will attract the most support and may even be of interest to your local media. |
Please note that the People in Need Trust cannot accept any liability in respect of loss, damage, or injury suffered
by any person as a result of fundraising or associated activity undertaken for the RTÉ People in Need Telethon.
