Annual Appeal
The KIDS Foundation Annual Appeal is very much child focussed - our aim is to raise funds for the Foundation and we choose to do this by hosting a series of Charity Shows - developed for family entertainment and offered free to thousands of disabled and disadvantaged children and their caregivers - in centres across New Zealand.
The Appeal seeks support from hundreds of community minded businesses across the country, who directly benefit local children suffering from serious illness and disabilities, as well as benefiting the work of IDFNZ KIDS Foundation with PID and liver/ bowel transplant children across New Zealand. Profits from the shows are fundamental for us to continue our national and regional support programmes as well as our core work with families. Many other agencies and special needs children benefit from our shows, by being included in the audience at these wonderful events.
What's planned for 2011?
The Foundation is proud to host the 2011 Razz Ma Tazz Show in Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Palmerston North, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown, Timaru, Invercargill, and Whangarei. The show is excellent quality and unique to the Foundation here in New Zealand, featuring a series of family entertainers - full details can be seen at the Razzamatazz website. We also Host the Circus Quirkus show in Napier and Gisborne.
How do businesses support the Annual Appeal?
Local businesses are contacted on our behalf to ask if they would like to sponsor a special needs child and caregiver to attend the Charity Show in their area. Businesses can sponsor as many children as they would like, and once payment is received, children are contacted with tickets and information about their local show. If you'd like to sponsor a child/children, please email annualappeal@idfnz.org.nz.
How are funds collected and processed?
During the campaign, all donations are made directly to the Foundation's bank accounts. We prefer to receive funds by direct credit, credit card and cheque, with donation receipts and certificates being issued as soon as payment is received. Depending on the region - supporters vary in their preference for method of payment and collection of cheques. Some prefer to meet our collectors and hand over their cheques, others prefer to simply mail off a donation. Collectors always carry identification. We are happy to field questions and queries regarding our Annual Appeal.
How can I identify a legitimate collector?
Collectors always carry identification. Collectors will also hand over an official tax receipt bearing our charity number.
How are the funds from the Annual Appeal used?
Raising funds always carries a cost. For the Annual Appeal charity shows we contract people around the country to contact potential supporters in the local business community. This is more effective for the Foundation than employing staff on a full time basis, and covering overhead and communications costs for a full year.
Who benefits from the Annual Appeal?
The Foundation is proud to be the host of these shows as they benefit thousands of special needs children / families across NZ attending the shows. The profits from the show also benefit our Foundation and contribute to our patient support services and various projects relating to each region.
When will the shows be in my town?
A full itinerary for the 2011 shows is below. You can also visit www.razzamatazz.co.nz for information on the performers.
Can I purchase tickets to the show for myself?
Unfortunately no. The show is solely for charitable purposes and tickets are only distributed to agencies working with special needs children in the community.
