Commemorating people and projects with engraved bricks

There is something very poetic and very meaningful about acknowledging the people or work that has been put into a project by incorporating them into the literal framework of the building. Their names and contributions will live on in the building or project they worked so hard for and on behalf of. Engraved bricks are great for communities and bigger businesses, and here’s how you could use them:

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Fundraisers for Schools – Have You Considered Engraved Bricks?

Are you looking for a fun and unique way to fundraise for your school? Whether you are fundraising for a new playing field, a new building block, fresh signage or anything in between personalised brick engraving is a great way for you to achieve your fundraising goals. Engraved bricks are a fun permanent way to thank sponsors for their donations and a proven way to generate funds.

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Why Personalised Bricks are Ideal for Charity Fundraising

Personalised bricks might not be your first choice if you are exploring new ways to raise money for a charitable cause, but they are becoming increasingly popular for many different types of fundraising projects. Easy to set up and very simple to organise, fundraising campaigns involving personalised bricks have many benefits, and we are going to explore them in greater detail here at Engrave Bricks Ltd.

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How to Nominate Someone for an MBE

If you’re an experienced fundraiser, the chances are you know of at least one person you believe should receive an MBE or other honour. With so many great people who make a real difference to our communities and charitable efforts, it’s a wonder why none of them have an honour, but it’s important to remember that the hundreds of people who are recognised every year are have been nominated by people like you or me.

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How to Run a Successful Brick Fundraising Campaign

Brick fundraising campaigns are an increasingly popular method for low to mid-level fundraising and works especially for your fundraising project if you have a broad base of mid-level donors to support you. Engraved walls or walkways can be indoor or outdoor, and brick fundraising works by attracting donors who will give you money in return for the chance to engrave a brick with their name or message.

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How to Set Up your Own Charity

Setting up a charity is a relatively simple process, with six simple steps in England and Wales. The first thing is to find at least 3 trustees in order to manage the running and finances of the charity. The next step is ensuring that the charity you’re planning to create falls into the government’s ‘charitable causes for the public benefit’ list. Once you’ve chosen your charity’s name and structure, all you need to do is create your governing document and register your charity. In the blog piece below, we’ll go into the process in more detail, so you can start fundraising and order your engraved brick on behalf of your donors.

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Find out everything you’ve wondered about Engraved Bricks

Engraved bricks are a great way for you to increase the donations for your cause by offering people a lasting way to publically declare they’ve contributed to the cause. Often used for schools, community halls and sports clubs, engraved bricks will help you to raise a substantial amount of money and work to really build bonds and increase community spirit. Here at Engrave Bricks, there’s so much to know about our bricks before you decide to use them as a means for your fundraising campaign.

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