MELANOMA UK COLLECTION JARS

If you have a Melanoma UK Collection Jar and you would like to send the proceeds to head office, please follow these details:

Process for emptying the collection jars:

Break the seal, open the collection jar and count the proceeds in the presence of another member of staff. Then choose an option below for submitting the funds to Melanoma UK.

Online Donation

The proceeds from the collection jar can be made online, by clicking the pink donate button above.

Cheque Donation

Alternatively, the proceeds from the collection jar can be sent to Melanoma UK as a cheque. Please make the cheque payable to 'Melanoma UK' and send to:

Melanoma UK, 31 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8NR

Paying directly into Yorkshire Bank

A further option is to go to your local Yorkshire Bank and pay the funds into:

Account Number: 68173843

Sort code: 05-05-73

Reference: Name of the donor/business

Please Note

Once you know the amount collected and the method of payment please send an email to [email protected] confirming amount collected and banked along with the names of the people present when counting the money.

Please confirm if you would like us to arrange for new materials to reseal and secure the collection jar for future fundraising.

Melanoma UK will then acknowledge receipt of funds and send over a letter of confirmation

If you would like a Collection Jar for your premises or a new seal, please email [email protected]

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