We do not accept money from pharmaceutical companies or any other entity that we feel might influence our ability to speak out freely. We will always be transparent about where our money comes, and we operate on a lean budget which comes mainly from individual donations and grant-making organizations.
T1International truly appreciates each of its supporters, aims to treat them with respect and values their contribution regardless of amount. T1International must raise funds from a variety of diverse sources to be able to continue to deliver and sustain our mission and vision of #insulin4all. It is important to us and our community that in doing this, we maintain our independence and credibility and do not allow any external parties to impact T1International’s integrity or our vision for how we work toward #insulin4all.
As long as we exist, T1I will remain committed to our decision to never accept funding from pharmaceutical companies and organisations linked either directly or indirectly with them. Our commitment is broader than this and we will continue to always be mindful of our funding streams.
T1International will actively fundraise for support from individuals, companies, and grant giving bodies on the following conditions:
It benefits people with diabetes in line with our mission and values
There is no attempt to influence T1International’s policies, activities, or decisions
There is no threat to our independent voice
There is no likelihood of adverse publicity
There is no link to products or services that harm or discriminate against people with diabetes or any other individuals or groups
The T1International team is committed to upholding the standards expected of fundraising organisations in the UK and the USA. T1International will comply with guidance from the relevant regulators and UK law, and T1International USA is committed to being in compliance with IRS and state regulations. Across both entities, we value and respect the rights of our supporters to access accurate and transparent information on the work of the organisation. T1International also respects the privacy and contact preferences of all donors and both entities will uphold our Privacy Policy for supporters and volunteers.
By making a donation, you confirm that you have read, consent and agree to your personal data being stored and used in accordance with the T1International Privacy Policy. You can change your communication and personal data preferences at any time by contacting T1International.
Your donation will change the lives of people with type 1 diabetes, empowering them and changing policies and practice. Here's what your donation could do:
£5 ($7) send our advocacy toolkit and resources to 5 people, giving them the knowledge and confidence to stand up for their rights
£10 ($13) set up a support and advocacy group, sharing tools and resources (£10/month could support the ongoing costs of the group to meet and plan their advocacy strategy)
£15 ($20) a local volunteer to provide vital information and support for people with diabetes in an under-resourced area (£15/month could mean regular journeys to most-needed areas)
£30 ($40) a local organiser for a diabetes advocacy strategy session (£30/month could support travel costs for people with type 1 diabetes to attend that session)
£50 ($66) a group advocacy workshop (including a safe meeting space, advocacy resources and action plans)
A monthly gift is the best way to support us. It means we can plan ahead better.
£10 a month is only £2.50 per week and .33 per day. For some, that's relatively small change, but it will make a huge change in the lives of people with type 1 diabetes.
T1International and T1International USA prioritize transparency of finances for our volunteers, supporters and the public. Visit our finance page here.
Want to set up a page for donations in memory of a loved one? JustGiving makes it simple. Set up an account or log in and choose T1International as the receiving charity. If you have any questions about this or would like to talk about options for collecting memorial donations, contact Chloe at [email protected]
‘‘Campaigning and influencing can be one of the most cost effective ways of achieving impact on the issues…delivering sustainable change to the benefit of millions of people.’’ – National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
Unlike almost every other diabetes non-profit, we do not accept money from pharmaceutical companies or any other body that we feel might influence our ability to speak out and push for change. We pride ourselves on not compromising our ability to advocate.
T1International values integrity and community above all else. We believe strongly that community empowerment leads to long-term change. Donations of insulin and supplies can be life prolonging, but that is not a long-term solution. At T1International, we are fighting for a world where no one has to rely on donated supplies or wait and fear whether their next bottle of insulin will be supplied to them.
‘‘T1International is one of the few diabetes initiatives that supports and involves diabetics from all parts of the world and tries to understand what people with diabetes in different countries go through…’’ – Yemurai, Zimbabwe
T1International makes lasting change in four ways:
