The Hidden Cost of Event Fundraising and Collaboration Opportunities

Join the Scottish SIGs for their last in-person event this year. Look forward to insights from Heather McCann (Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland), Hazel McIlwraith (Scottish Action for Mental Health) and Jono Buckland (Zone Events). The session is followed by a social, offering a chance for collaboration and some festive fun!

The Session

Are you working in events or bringing in event income for your charity? Are you constantly having to justify event costs and return on investment? Maybe you'd love to have events, or more of them, but just don't have the budget or capacity to be the event organiser. Join us to find out how charities like yours can offer an events programme to your supporters. Hear from charities who have streamlined their events, companies who run third party events, and charities who collaborate to offer spaces at events.

The Social

If you'd like to stay on after the session, join us and the other CIoF Scottish Special Interest Groups (SIGs) as we co-host our annual festive social event. An opportunity to celebrate the year's successes, learn from challenges and rewards yourself for all of your fundraising efforts throughout 2025. Social activities and a hot buffet are provided for attendees. Please note that the bar is open for drinks and additional purchases by attendees.

Festive wear and sparkles are optional, but very welcome!

Please note: you are welcome attend one or both events, please make sure you book the correct tickets.

Timings

This session takes place at the Royal Scots Club, 29 – 31 Abercromby Place
Edinburgh, EH3 6QE. Find us in the Princess Royal Suite 1.

Session registration opens: 14:45

Session starts: 15:00

Comfort break with tea and coffee

Session ends: 16:30

Social registration opens: 16:30 - 17:00

Buffet, games, networking: 17:00 - 19:00

Cost

The session and social are FREE if you are already an CIoF member. If you're not a member, the session and social cost £10 each (exc. Eventbrite booking fees). Unfortunately, we won't be able to offer on the day tickets, so please ensure you book your place(s) before Friday 28th November at midday to avoid disappointment.

For access to great benefits and all CIoF SIG sessions for free, why not sign up to be a member of the CIoF for just £127 per annum?

All CIoF members should please add their membership number when prompted on the booking form.

Accessibility and Dietary Requirements

The room is accessible via lift. There is no loop system available. For more information, or to tell us about your accessibility requirements, please contact us at [email protected]. There is also space on the booking form to let us know of any special requirements and dietaries.

Getting There

From Edinburgh Waverly: 6-minute taxi, 13-minute bus or 14-minute walk.
From Haymarket: 11-minute drivem 17-minute bus/tram or 30-minute walk.
Parking: blue badges can park on the single yellows on the street/in other marked spaces, there is paid parking available (limited) up until 18:30, closest car park is Q Park Edinburgh OMNI.

Cancellations

We are delighted that our sessions draw large crowds and often sell out. With this in mind, if you can no longer attend, please let us know beforehand so we can allow others to sign up and alert the venue to adjust catering.

Bookings will close on Friday 28th November at midday, after which any wait list attendees will be notified if there is space to attend. Please send any questions about the event or membership options to: [email protected].

Refunds are available up to 10 days prior to the event (Friday 21st November at 3pm). After this period, refunds will be considered at the discretion of the SIG.

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• I have read carefully and understand the Code of Behaviour for Training and Events.
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• I have not had allegations of harassment, discrimination or sexual misconduct upheld.
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• My organisation (if relevant) may be notified of the violation and proposed course of action.
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