Instructions for when you get there
When you click the button above, easyfundraising.org.uk will open in a new window. On your first visit you must register. You will find that our cause has already been entered on the form and all you have to do is enter your name and email address, etc. Give the address which you use for online shopping (if you have more than one).
On subsequent occasions you can reach easyfundraising.org.uk any way you wish and then log-in. Then all you do is find the retailer by using the search box at the top of the page, or the categories in the left frame. Once you have located the retailer, the final and most important step is to use the visit store button.
From this point onwards, the process is exactly the same as it would be if you entered the retailer's site directly. If you return to easyfundraising.org.uk later you will normally see how much has been donated to St James' because of your purchase (some retailers make the donation within hours, others a few days). If you are entitled to special discounts, or have promotional codes, these will operate as normal.
You can save time finding the retailers you use frequently by adding them to your favourites page. Simply click the gold star next to the Visit Store button. Next time you log-in, you can use the link by clicking on the My Favourites tab. If you don't wish to receive news emails from easyfundraising.org.uk, which generally include special offers, etc., you can change your details later to prevent these being sent. To do this click on the "My details" link below your login name.
Finally, ask other people to support our fund! The link to pass on is www.easyfundraising.org.uk/stjamespettswood.
Examples of retailer donation rates
Using Easysearch to raise even more money
As well as earning commission for St James' by shopping, you can even earn small amounts by using easysearch.org.uk. Just by making 10 searches a day through this page, you could earn £20 in a year. Obviously much smaller amounts than shopping, but with 100 people using this the parish could earn £2,000.
Toys R Us 2.5%
Next 0.5%
Teleflorist 8.5%
Ethical Superstore 4%
Comet 1.5%
Dell 1.5%
Make sure your browser is set up correctly
Sometimes a browser's security settings may block responses. Once you have registered you should run the settings checker.
Amazon 2.5%
John Lewis 2.5%
Marks & Spencer 5.0% (not food)
So, for example, if you spend £100 on the John Lewis website, the parish will receive £2.50.
(What the companies are donating is their marketing spend, which is why it costs you nothing)
Please note that many retailers have variable rates depending on product type.
Boden 3.0%
The White Company 2.5%
Mothercare 2.0%
Walt Disney World Travel 2.25%
Expedia 1.5%
First Choice 1%
Shopping online?
If you use Amazon, Next, M&S, Mothercare, Boden, or any other of the 2,000 retailers in this fundraising scheme, then please click on the button below instead of going to the retailer's website direct. Each participating retailer will make a donation to our fund raising if you reach their website by this route. Some examples of the donation rates are shown below. Each month a cheque will be sent to the parish for the total amount donated. These amounts will be published on the main website. The prices to you will be exactly the same as if you had visited the retailer's website direct. With just a couple of extra clicks, you could raise money for St James' without any cost to yourself.
St James The Great, Petts Wood
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