FAQ
- What is a Red Ribbon Fund?
- How do I set up a Red Ribbon Fund for my loved one?
- What do I have to do once my page is set up and friends and family are notified?
- How will I know how much money I’ve raised so far?
- How will a Red Ribbon Fund help others?
- How do I tell my friends and family about my page?
- Can I change the page later?
- What about security?
What is a Red Ribbon Fund?
A Red Ribbon Fund is a positive and simple way for friends and family to remember a loved one and in their name help Terrence Higgins Trust to provide support to thousands of people living with and affected by HIV and other STIs.
How do I set up a Red Ribbon Fund for my loved one?
It is very easy to set up a Tribute Fund and create a page that is personal to your loved one. You will need a valid email address and you will also need to login or register to our site, if you have not already done so. Registering should only take a couple of minutes - though you will need access to your email to activate your account. Once you are logged in, you will just need to enter the name of the person you are honouring and write something about them and add a photograph, if you would like.
What do I have to do once my page is set up and friends and family are notified?
As the person who has set up the Fund, you will be able to do the following things when logged in:
- write journal entries
- upload photographs - there is a maximum limit of 24 photos
- delete any Visitors' Book entries that have been written by visitors to the site and which you feel are inappropriate.
You and visitors to your page will also be able to:
- write in the Visitors' Book
- set up secondary funds for any event and/or occasion where you or they would like to make a collection for the Red Ribbon Fund. So, if someone in your family is getting married or one of your friends is running a marathon, they can set up their own page and all the money that they raise through their event will be credited into the Red Ribbon Fund you have set up.How will I know how much money I’ve raised so far?
We will keep you up to date with regular contact but you will also be able to track the progress of the Fund by checking your dedicated web page.
How will a Red Ribbon Fund help others?
Every pound raised for the Red Ribbon Fund comes directly to Terrence Higgins Trust to help us to provide much-needed practical and emotional support for the thousands of people living with HIV in the UK and those directly affected by the virus. Your money will also help us to continue our vital prevention work around HIV and other STIs and keep campaigning on behalf of people affected by HIV to ensure that they are treated fairly amidst the enormous stigma which still sadly exists.
How do I tell my friends and family about my page?
Simply log into your administration area to email your friends and family using our email tool.
Can I change the page later?
Once your page is published you can use the admin area to change:
- your message
- your journal
- your photographs
- send more emails to friends and family
- change your password or email address.What about security?
You will be using a secure connection to create your page and a password-protected account will be set up for you to make any changes. You can also choose whether or not your Red Ribbon Fund can be viewed by the public.
Please enter the name of the person whose Red Ribbon Fund you wish to search for: