FAQs
Find answers to some of our most frequently asked fundraising questions.
Getting started
How can I fundraise for the Marie Keating Foundation?
There are lots of ways to get involved. You can organise your own event, take on a personal challenge, fundraise with friends or family, or get your school, workplace or community involved.
If you’re not sure where to start, our Fundraising Guide has ideas and practical tips to help you choose something that suits you.
Once you’ve decided what you’d like to do, you can register your fundraiser and create your personal fundraising page below:
Set up your fundraiser here
If you’re not sure where to start, our Fundraising Guide has ideas and practical tips to help you choose something that suits you.
Once you’ve decided what you’d like to do, you can register your fundraiser and create your personal fundraising page below:
Set up your fundraiser here
Do I need to register my fundraiser?
You don’t have to create an online fundraising page, but we strongly recommend registering your fundraiser with us.
Registering helps us understand what you’re planning and allows us to support you along the way. It also gives you access to your own personal fundraising page, which includes a shareable link and QR code.
This makes it easy for people to donate securely online, with donations going directly to the Marie Keating Foundation and being recorded against your fundraiser.
Registering helps us understand what you’re planning and allows us to support you along the way. It also gives you access to your own personal fundraising page, which includes a shareable link and QR code.
This makes it easy for people to donate securely online, with donations going directly to the Marie Keating Foundation and being recorded against your fundraiser.
How do people donate to my fundraiser?
The easiest way is through your personal fundraising page. You can share your fundraising link by WhatsApp, email or social media, or use the QR code on posters and printed materials.
You can also collect cash at an event using an approved collection bucket or other suitable method. If you receive cash or cheques, please keep them secure and follow our guidance for handling and paying in fundraising income.
Contact our Fundraising Team (fundraising@mariekeating.ie) if you need advice on sending the funds to us afterwards.
You can also collect cash at an event using an approved collection bucket or other suitable method. If you receive cash or cheques, please keep them secure and follow our guidance for handling and paying in fundraising income.
Contact our Fundraising Team (fundraising@mariekeating.ie) if you need advice on sending the funds to us afterwards.
Can I use JustGiving, iDonate, GoFundMe or another fundraising platform?
Yes, you can use another fundraising platform if you prefer. However, creating a page directly through the Marie Keating Foundation website means donations come straight to us and are linked directly to your personal fundraiser.
Some external platforms may also charge fees or process donations differently, so we recommend checking their terms before setting up your page.
Some external platforms may also charge fees or process donations differently, so we recommend checking their terms before setting up your page.
Can I fundraise on my own or as part of a group?
Absolutely. You can fundraise individually or get friends, family, colleagues, your school, club or local community involved.
If you’re organising something as a group, you can still register the fundraiser and use one central fundraising page to collect donations.
If you’re organising something as a group, you can still register the fundraiser and use one central fundraising page to collect donations.
Can I fundraise in memory of someone?
Yes. Fundraising in memory of someone can be a meaningful way to celebrate their life while supporting people affected by cancer across Ireland.
You can create a personal fundraising page and include a message or photo if you wish.
You can create a personal fundraising page and include a message or photo if you wish.
Can my school get involved in fundraising?
Of course! Schools and workplaces can organise events, challenges, coffee mornings, dress-down days, team activities and lots more.
If you have any questions or need any support, email us at fundraising@mariekeating.ie
If you have any questions or need any support, email us at fundraising@mariekeating.ie
Can my workplace or company get involved?
Absolutely. Organisations can get involved in a variety of ways, including hosting team fundraising activities, workplace challenges, coffee mornings, charity events, or providing support and sponsorship for fundraising initiatives.
You can register the fundraiser online and access our downloadable resources to help promote it.
For larger workplace or corporate opportunities, you can also contact our Corporate Partnerships Manager directly for support: CHolland@mariekeating.ie
You can register the fundraiser online and access our downloadable resources to help promote it.
For larger workplace or corporate opportunities, you can also contact our Corporate Partnerships Manager directly for support: CHolland@mariekeating.ie
Your fundraising page
How do i create my fundraising page?
Click Start Fundraising below or on the homepage and follow the registration steps. Once you’ve registered, your personal fundraising page will be created automatically and you can log in to personalise it.
Start Fundraising
If you need help getting set up, email fundraising@mariekeating.ie and our Fundraising Team can talk you through it.
Start Fundraising
If you need help getting set up, email fundraising@mariekeating.ie and our Fundraising Team can talk you through it.
How do I personalise my fundraising page?
Once you’re registered, you can personalise your page by adding a profile photo, setting your fundraising target and writing a short message about what you’re doing and why you’re supporting the Marie Keating Foundation.
You can update your page throughout your fundraiser to share your progress and keep supporters involved.
Tip: Pages with a photo and a personal message help friends, family and colleagues understand why the fundraiser matters to you.
You can update your page throughout your fundraiser to share your progress and keep supporters involved.
Tip: Pages with a photo and a personal message help friends, family and colleagues understand why the fundraiser matters to you.
How do I share my fundraising page?
Your fundraising page includes a shareable link and QR code, making it easy for people to support you.
You can share your link/QR code through WhatsApp, email, family or work group chats, or on social media such as Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. You can also add your QR code to posters or printed materials at your event.
Need some inspiration? Visit our Social Media Toolkit for ready-to-use graphics, caption ideas and examples of how to promote your fundraiser online.
View the Social Media Toolkit >
You can share your link/QR code through WhatsApp, email, family or work group chats, or on social media such as Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. You can also add your QR code to posters or printed materials at your event.
Need some inspiration? Visit our Social Media Toolkit for ready-to-use graphics, caption ideas and examples of how to promote your fundraiser online.
View the Social Media Toolkit >
Where can I find my fundraising link and QR code?
Once you register, you'll receive an email containing a link to your personal fundraising page. You can also log in to your fundraising account at any time to access your dashboard, where you'll find your fundraising page URL and personal QR code.
From your dashboard, you can easily copy and share your fundraising link online, or download and use your QR code on posters, flyers, social media, and other fundraising materials.
If you haven't received your registration email, can't find your fundraising link, or are having trouble accessing your QR code, please contact our Fundraising Team and we'll be happy to help.
From your dashboard, you can easily copy and share your fundraising link online, or download and use your QR code on posters, flyers, social media, and other fundraising materials.
If you haven't received your registration email, can't find your fundraising link, or are having trouble accessing your QR code, please contact our Fundraising Team and we'll be happy to help.
Can I update my fundraising page after I’ve registered?
Yes. You can log back into your account at any time to update your photo, message, fundraising target or other page details and keep supporters up to date with your progress.
Donations & Paying In Funds
How do donations made through my fundraising page reach the Marie Keating Foundation?
Any donations made through your personal fundraising page are processed securely online and come directly to the Marie Keating Foundation.
They will also be recorded against your fundraising page so you can keep track of your progress.
They will also be recorded against your fundraising page so you can keep track of your progress.
How do I send in money I’ve raised offline?
If you’ve collected money outside of your online fundraising page, you can transfer the funds directly to the Marie Keating Foundation by bank transfer.
When making a transfer, please include your name or fundraiser/event name as the payment reference so we can identify and allocate the funds correctly.
Bank details:
Account Name: Marie Keating Foundation
Bank: Allied Irish Bank
Address: Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin
Account No: 20202281
Sort Code: 93-25-23
SWIFT/BIC: AIBKIE2D
IBAN: IE68 AIBK 9325 2320 2022 81
Once you’ve made the transfer, please email accounts@mariekeating.ie with your name, fundraiser name and the amount transferred so we can make sure it is allocated correctly.
When making a transfer, please include your name or fundraiser/event name as the payment reference so we can identify and allocate the funds correctly.
Bank details:
Account Name: Marie Keating Foundation
Bank: Allied Irish Bank
Address: Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin
Account No: 20202281
Sort Code: 93-25-23
SWIFT/BIC: AIBKIE2D
IBAN: IE68 AIBK 9325 2320 2022 81
Once you’ve made the transfer, please email accounts@mariekeating.ie with your name, fundraiser name and the amount transferred so we can make sure it is allocated correctly.
What should I do with cash I’ve collected?
If you’ve collected cash as part of your fundraiser, please keep it secure and ideally do not send cash through the post.
Where possible, cash should be counted and recorded by two people together, with the total agreed before the money is lodged or transferred.
Once counted, you can lodge the cash securely and transfer the equivalent amount to the Marie Keating Foundation by bank transfer, using your name or fundraiser/event name as the payment reference.
Alternatively, you can contact our Fundraising Team to arrange the most suitable way to deliver your fundraising income to us.
Email fundraising@mariekeating.ie if you need any help.
Where possible, cash should be counted and recorded by two people together, with the total agreed before the money is lodged or transferred.
Once counted, you can lodge the cash securely and transfer the equivalent amount to the Marie Keating Foundation by bank transfer, using your name or fundraiser/event name as the payment reference.
Alternatively, you can contact our Fundraising Team to arrange the most suitable way to deliver your fundraising income to us.
Email fundraising@mariekeating.ie if you need any help.
What should I do if I receive a cheque?
If you receive a cheque as part of your fundraiser, please contact our Fundraising Team before sending or delivering it so we can advise you on the best way to get it to us and make sure it is allocated correctly.
Our registered office address is:
Marie Keating Foundation, Workways, Office 26, Block 5, High Street, Dublin 24, D24 YK8N
Email fundraising@mariekeating.ie
Our registered office address is:
Marie Keating Foundation, Workways, Office 26, Block 5, High Street, Dublin 24, D24 YK8N
Email fundraising@mariekeating.ie
How much should I aim to raise?
There’s no set amount you need to raise. Choose a target that feels achievable for you and your fundraiser — every amount raised makes a difference.
If you create a personal fundraising page, you can set a fundraising target and update it along the way.
If you create a personal fundraising page, you can set a fundraising target and update it along the way.
How will the money I raised be used?
The money you raise will help the Marie Keating Foundation provide cancer prevention, information and support services to people and families across Ireland.
This includes services such as our Mobile Nursing Outreach, Comfort Fund, Survive & Thrive Programme, Positive Living Support Group and cancer awareness programmes.
You can learn more about the impact of your fundraising by visiting the Cancer Services section of our main website.
Learn more about our services
This includes services such as our Mobile Nursing Outreach, Comfort Fund, Survive & Thrive Programme, Positive Living Support Group and cancer awareness programmes.
You can learn more about the impact of your fundraising by visiting the Cancer Services section of our main website.
Learn more about our services
How do I know my donation has been received?
Once your donation has been received, you’ll receive a confirmation receipt by email. If you can’t see it in your inbox, please check your junk or spam folder.
Permits, Collections & Insurance
Do I need permission to collect money at my fundraising event?
It depends on where the collection is taking place.
If you’re collecting on private property or at a private event, you should get permission from the property owner, venue or event organiser. This could include places such as a shop, shopping centre, church, workplace or concert venue.
If you’re collecting from members of the public in a public place, you may need a Garda collection permit.
If you’re collecting on private property or at a private event, you should get permission from the property owner, venue or event organiser. This could include places such as a shop, shopping centre, church, workplace or concert venue.
If you’re collecting from members of the public in a public place, you may need a Garda collection permit.
Do I need a Garda permit for a public collection?
Yes, a Garda collection permit is generally required when collecting from members of the public in a public place, including certain street and house-to-house collections.
Applications should be made in advance to your local Garda station for the area where the collection will take place.
We can also provide you with a letter of authority form the Marie Keating Foundation if you email us at fundraising@mariekeating.ie.
You can download the relevant garda application form from our Fundraising Resource Hub.
Applications should be made in advance to your local Garda station for the area where the collection will take place.
We can also provide you with a letter of authority form the Marie Keating Foundation if you email us at fundraising@mariekeating.ie.
You can download the relevant garda application form from our Fundraising Resource Hub.
Can the Marie Keating Foundation provide a letter confirming my fundraiser?
If a venue, property owner or organiser asks for confirmation that you are fundraising in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation, please contact our Fundraising Team.
Where appropriate, we may be able to provide a letter confirming your registered fundraiser.
Please contact us at fundraising@mariekeating.ie
Where appropriate, we may be able to provide a letter confirming your registered fundraiser.
Please contact us at fundraising@mariekeating.ie
Do I need a permit or licence to run a raffle?
A raffle is considered a type of lottery, and depending on the value of the prizes, ticket price and scale of the raffle, you may need a permit or licence.
For smaller raffles, a permit or licence may not be required where the relevant legal limits are met. Larger raffles may require either a Garda lottery permit or a District Court lottery licence.
Because requirements can vary depending on your raffle, we recommend checking the current rules before proceeding.
You can download the Garda lottery permit application form from our Fundraising Resource Hub.
If you’re unsure whether your raffle requires a permit or licence, please contact our Fundraising Team before you begin selling tickets.
For smaller raffles, a permit or licence may not be required where the relevant legal limits are met. Larger raffles may require either a Garda lottery permit or a District Court lottery licence.
Because requirements can vary depending on your raffle, we recommend checking the current rules before proceeding.
You can download the Garda lottery permit application form from our Fundraising Resource Hub.
If you’re unsure whether your raffle requires a permit or licence, please contact our Fundraising Team before you begin selling tickets.
Is my fundraising event covered by the Marie Keating Foundation’s insurance?
Fundraising events organised independently by supporters are considered third-party fundraisers and are not covered by the Marie Keating Foundation’s insurance.
As the organiser, you are responsible for making sure your event is carried out safely and for arranging any insurance, permissions or licences that may be required. Your venue may also have its own insurance requirements.
If you are unsure what applies to your event, please contact our Fundraising Team before it takes place.
As the organiser, you are responsible for making sure your event is carried out safely and for arranging any insurance, permissions or licences that may be required. Your venue may also have its own insurance requirements.
If you are unsure what applies to your event, please contact our Fundraising Team before it takes place.
Who is responsible for arranging permits, permissions and insurance?
The person organising the fundraiser is responsible for ensuring that any required permissions, permits, licences or insurance are in place before the activity takes place.
If you need guidance, email fundraising@mariekeating.ie and we’ll help point you in the right direction.
If you need guidance, email fundraising@mariekeating.ie and we’ll help point you in the right direction.
General Fundraising Support & Guidance
Do you provide fundraising materials?
Yes. We have a range of downloadable resources to help you promote and run your fundraiser, including posters, social media graphics, caption ideas and printable event materials. You can find these in our Fundraising Resource Hub.
Visit out Fundraising Resources Hub
Depending on availability, we may also be able to provide physical materials such as collection buckets, information leaflets, Marie Keating Foundation T-shirts and other fundraising materials.
If you need physical materials for your event, please contact fundraising@mariekeating.ie in advance and let us know what you’re planning.
Visit out Fundraising Resources Hub
Depending on availability, we may also be able to provide physical materials such as collection buckets, information leaflets, Marie Keating Foundation T-shirts and other fundraising materials.
If you need physical materials for your event, please contact fundraising@mariekeating.ie in advance and let us know what you’re planning.
Can I borrow a Marie Keating Foundation pull-up banner?
We have a limited number of pull-up banners available for selected fundraising events, subject to availability.
These are generally suitable for indoor use only and will need to be arranged with our Fundraising Team in advance.
Email fundraising@mariekeating.ie if you would like to enquire about one.
These are generally suitable for indoor use only and will need to be arranged with our Fundraising Team in advance.
Email fundraising@mariekeating.ie if you would like to enquire about one.
Can someone from the Foundation attend my event?
We may be able to arrange for a member of the Marie Keating Foundation team to attend your event, depending on availability.
Please contact fundraising@mariekeating.ie with the details of your event.
Unfortunately, we can’t always accommodate every request due to our small team size and limited staff availability.
Please contact fundraising@mariekeating.ie with the details of your event.
Unfortunately, we can’t always accommodate every request due to our small team size and limited staff availability.
Can I use the Marie Keating Foundation name and logo?
Yes, but as your fundraiser is independently organised, it should be clearly described as being “in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation” rather than as an official Marie Keating Foundation event.
You can download our approved “In Aid Of” logo from the Fundraising Resource Hub for use on your promotional materials.
If you create your own posters, graphics or other branded materials, please send them to fundraising@mariekeating.ie before publishing or printing so we can check that the Foundation’s name and branding are being used correctly.
You can download our approved “In Aid Of” logo from the Fundraising Resource Hub for use on your promotional materials.
If you create your own posters, graphics or other branded materials, please send them to fundraising@mariekeating.ie before publishing or printing so we can check that the Foundation’s name and branding are being used correctly.
What should I do if my fundraising plans change or I need to cancel my event?
We understand that plans can change. If you need to postpone, change or cancel your fundraiser, please contact us at fundraising@mariekeating.ie.
If you’ve already received fundraising materials or have an active fundraising page, we can also advise you on any next steps.
If you’ve already received fundraising materials or have an active fundraising page, we can also advise you on any next steps.
Can I fundraise outside of Ireland?
Yes you can fundraise for us from anywhere in the world!
Please keep in mind that local fundraising, collection, raffle and event rules may differ depending on where you are, and it is the organiser’s responsibility to check any requirements that apply locally.
Please keep in mind that local fundraising, collection, raffle and event rules may differ depending on where you are, and it is the organiser’s responsibility to check any requirements that apply locally.
Can I fundraise for the Marie Keating Foundation through another platform?
Yes. While we recommend creating a fundraising page directly through the Marie Keating Foundation where possible, you can also use another fundraising platform such as iDonate, JustGiving or GoFundMe.
Using our own fundraising platform means donations come directly to the Marie Keating Foundation and are linked to your fundraiser. External platforms may have their own fees, payment processes or terms, so please check these before setting up your page.
If you do use another platform, make sure you select or clearly name the Marie Keating Foundation as the beneficiary where applicable.
Using our own fundraising platform means donations come directly to the Marie Keating Foundation and are linked to your fundraiser. External platforms may have their own fees, payment processes or terms, so please check these before setting up your page.
If you do use another platform, make sure you select or clearly name the Marie Keating Foundation as the beneficiary where applicable.
