Donations & Fundraising
Help support our work with patients and research for more effective treatment.
With your help we can achieve more ...
The charity receives no government funding and is run by volunteers. Our donors and fundraisers support all our activities including the patient/carer meetings, the helpline, the forum, the clinics and the research. We appreciate any contribution you feel you can make - however large or small.
You can find some ways in which you can support our work below but if you have other ideas then we would love to hear from you. You can contact us at fundraising@gistcancer.org.uk
Permission from GIST Cancer UK should be sought before the name, logo or other related trademarks are used, for example, to support fundraising events or related activities. You can email us at fundraising@gistcancer.org.uk or admin@gistcancer.org.uk
How to Donate...
Donate Online (via JustGiving):
Make a one-off donation via our GIST Cancer UK JustGiving account by clicking the red button (above), then clicking "Give now", OR you can set up a monthly donation conveniently and securely with your credit or debit card.
Direct Donations...
Please email us so we can thank you, and indicate if you want us to treat your donation as GiftAid.
Bank Donations:
Our bank details: Account Name: GIST Cancer UK
Account number: 00078670
Sort code: 40-41-57
Cheque Donations:
Make your cheque payable to: "GIST Cancer UK", and send it to: The Treasurer, GIST Cancer UK, 5 Monks Way, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 7ER
Text Giving:
We have set up a Text Giving service using the fundraising platform DONATE. To make a text donation to GIST Cancer UK please text:
♦ GIST to 70970 (to donate £5)
♦ GIST to 70191 (to donate £10)
Text donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme (Charity No: 1149800), operating as DONATE. Texts will be charged at standard network rates. For Terms & Conditions, see www.nationalfundingscheme.org
Join our "1000 hours for GIST" project:
Our "1000 hours for GIST" project is to encourage 1,000 busy people who wish to help, to sign up and donate one hour (or equivalent) of their wages each month. Every penny raised enables us to continue to support patients, raise awareness and fund GIST cancer research. GIST Cancer UK banks with HSBC and you can help and donate by:
Setting up a standing order with your bank donating to GIST Cancer UK using the following:
Account Name: GIST Cancer UK
Account number: 00078670
Sort code: 40-41-57
Please email us so we can thank you,
and indicate if you want us to treat your donation as GiftAid.
Leave a Legacy...
Leave a Gift in your Will:
If you are thinking of writing a Will, we are happy to help or if you already have a Will and would like to include a gift to GIST Cancer UK (sometimes called a legacy), there may not be any need to rewrite your Will.
After honouring your loved ones first, the donation can be as small or large as you like - every gift makes a big difference and helps GIST Cancer UK.
Create a 'Much Loved' Memorial Online:
GCUK is registered with Much Loved a the leading Tribute website service, which offers bereaved people a free online memorial in memory of a loved one. It provides a quick and easy way to record and share memories and stories. Pictures, music and video, as well as light virtual candles which can be added to help create a truly special and unique tribute site in memory of a loved one.
For those looking to fundraise in response to the death of a loved one Much Loved has the ability to process donations and collect Gift Aid for UK charities. While the optional Funeral Announcement facility provides an ideal way to communicate funeral information to guests and collect funeral donations. Much Loved is supported by over 500 Funeral Directors.
For further information visit: www.muchloved.com
Fundraising and Raising Awareness...
Support with Fundraising:
We have a range of products to help you raise awareness of GIST and PAWS-GIST cancer while you are fundraising.
If you’d like information, materials or support for your fundraising activities or just want to let us know what your doing, then please contact us at fundraising@gistcancer.org.uk
13 JULY is: "GIST Cancer AWARENESS DAY"
GIST patient advocacy groups all over the world use this day to raise awareness of GIST Cancer.
This is a day to raise awareness that rare GIST Cancer exists and that our patients need support and research for improved treatments and a ultimately a cure. Please support this campaign by helping to spread the word and supporting our work.
Thank you - On behalf of the GIST Cancer UK Trustees and all GIST patients.
Merchandise
At GIST Cancer UK we do not sell branded merchandise. We do have a small selection of t-shirts and related goods which can be used to support fundraising activities. These are available free - although we would appreciate a donation if possible. For further information please contact fundraising@gistcancer.org.uk