What do I receive as a sponsor?
Letters might arrive at slightly different times each year dependent on the post and levels of communication may vary a little. This could be due to the age of your sponsored student, if they are particularly little, or how remotely they live for example.
Can I communicate directly with my sponsored child, monk, nun or elder?
How much of my money will be used directly to support my sponsored child, monk, nun or elder?
Does my sponsorship support my sponsored child, monk, nun or elder directly?
Our sponsored children, monks and nuns know that they are sponsored and love having the opportunity to write letters, say thank you and keep you right up to date with what they've been up to over the year. Those who are not yet sponsored are still able to continue to receive limited support from our partners, but they really rely on our help to support as many needy Tibetans as they can.
Can I send letters or presents?
You can send letters to our Sponsorship Coordinator to pass on for you at:
Tibet Relief Fund
2 Baltic Place
287 Kingsland Road
London
N1 5AQ
Our sponsors are not expected to do more than make their sponsorship payments and we are so grateful for this. Your support gives Tibetans in exile the opportunity to take control of their own futures; the greatest gift you can give! So as much as we appreciate the generosity behind wanting to give gifts or pocket money, as a small charity we are unable to allocate enough staffing and resources towards processing these at the moment. We try not to encourage unfairness amongst peers too; some children are not yet sponsored and so don't receive anything through the post. In light of this, we ask that you please do not send us presents or pocket money to pass on. Thank you!
Top tip: It is really helpful to us if you include your Supporter Reference number, which can be found on letters from us at the top, right-hand side of the page.
When can I send letters / cards / photos?
How long should I commit to sponsoring for?
Of course we understand that circumstances change and so if you are not able to continue sponsoring with us, just let us know.
Sometimes a child may leave the sponsorship programme, for example they might change schools or their family could move away. When this happens we endeavour to let you know as soon as possible.
How do I know when to renew my sponsorship?
It helps us to make sure your sponsorship payments go to the right place more quickly, if you include your Supporter Reference Number when you renew. You can find this on all of your letters from us, at the top, right-hand side of the page.
What payment options can I choose from?
Our preferred payment method, as it helps us to keep administration costs really low, is online at www.tibetrelieffund.co.uk/startsponsoring/.
You can go here - https://www.tibetrelieffund.co.uk/renew/ - to renew your sponsorship or select the relevant option and you will pay via GoCardless, our Direct Debit service provider.
By standing order
A standing order creates a reoccurring payment, arranged between yourself and the bank. Should your circumstances change, you can cancel the standing order very easily by contacting your bank. Your standing order can be set to reoccur monthly, quarterly or annually - dependent on which suits you best!
Over the phone
You can call us on +44 (0)203 119 0041 if you would like to pay for your sponsorship over the phone.
By BACS transfer
Tibet Relief Fund
Account Number: 13425523
Sort Code: 16-00-16
By cheque
Please make your cheque
payable to Tibet Relief Fund and send it to:
Sponsorship Coordinator
Tibet Relief Fund
2 Baltic Place
287 Kingsland Road
London
N1 5AQ
I have a question that I can't find the answer to...
Email: sponsorship@tibetrelieffund.co.uk
Phone: 0203 119 0041
Write to us:
Sponsorship Coordinator
Tibet Relief Fund
2 Baltic Place
287 Kingsland Road
London
N1 5AQ
We look forward to hearing from you!