Fire Brigade Union – Uniting in Times of Need
How the Fire Brigades Union uses DONATE™ to create memorial donation pages for bereaved families following the death of firefighters, raising £16,000 since January 2021.
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) partnered with DONATE™ to create a dignified and accessible way for the firefighting community to support bereaved families following the death of a firefighter in the line of duty or otherwise.
How It Works
When a firefighter passes away, a dedicated memorial donation page is created through DONATE™. Each page includes:
- Background information about the individual
- Personal photographs
- A text and web giving channel accessible to supporters worldwide
Friends, colleagues, and supporters can contribute remotely from anywhere in the world. Gift Aid adds up to 25% additional value to eligible donations. All money raised supports bereaved families directly, or goes to causes of their choosing.
The Impact
Since January 2021, the FBU memorial giving programme has raised £16,000 for bereaved firefighter families - money raised by colleagues, friends, and a public that wants to say thank you.
Amount raised: £16,000 (since January 2021)
"The firefighting family has always stood together in times of need...DONATE™ provides us with modern and easy ways to help our wider membership."
- Riccardo la Torre, National Officer, Fire Brigade Union