Introduction
Gift giving, for the purpose of supporting a young person, with a specific item or gift, is treated differently to a monetary donation to Arts Emergency. If someone would like to give a gift, we ask that they adhere to the guidance on this webpage.
This guidance is intended for the Arts Emergency Network and for prospective gift-givers. This process aims to ensure that the giving and receiving process is fair and transparent, and young members are not made to feel as if they owe donors debt, or under pressure to do anything they don't feel comfortable with.
We have limits on what gifts we can receive, particularly if receiving them will have financial implications on Arts Emergency (e.g. postage costs to send gifts onwards to the Young Community).
Network members who offer a gift in support of a young person, will be required to have read this guidance on gift-giving and agree to follow the rules outlined.
Processing and Distributing gifts
All donations to Arts Emergency must be processed and recorded by Arts Emergency staff.
Arts Emergency will accept gifts and pass on to young members on their behalf. This process exists so that our young members can receive gifts without having to disclose their address to Network members.
If we are offered a laptop or something of significant monetary value, we will give the gift out to our Young Community via a random selection / lottery.
Sending physical gifts
If you have a physical gift that we have formally accepted, you will need to mail it to us. We will provide an appropriate address for this upon accepting the gift. Please do not send us gifts without receiving approval.
So that we can ensure a staff member is present to receive delivery, please let us know when you post your gift and estimated date of delivery by emailing info@arts-emergency.org.
We are not liable for content on donated technology or the breakage of technology during transit. We will not be able to reimburse you for the cost of any postage and packaging.
Sending e-vouchers
If you have purchased an e-voucher for one of our young people, please email it to info@arts-emergency.org