
Streaming
Welcome to Team Autism streaming
Streaming can be done by anyone, anywhere and at any time, making it an interactive and accessible way to raise money.
Streaming doesn’t just have to be video games either. You can stream directly from your PC, phone, or console, and do whatever you like. Whether you enjoy crafts, board games, marathons, playing music or gaming - you can do any of these things online. Choose something that inspires you to put your skills to use to raise money for Team Autism.
Take a look at our step-by-step guide below to get started and make sure you read our tips on staying safe online.
Follow our simple step-by-step guide to get started:

1. Choose a theme for your stream
From gaming and crafting to showcasing a skill such as dancing and baking, or even holding a coffee morning – streaming your event allows more people to join and support you with your fundraising.

3. Set up your online giving page
You can link your stream to an online giving page, which means all your donations come straight to us. Choose from JustGiving or Tiltify - whatever your preference. Both platforms have some useful guides to help set up your live stream.
Useful Guides: JustGiving; Tiltify

4. Set your date and time, and let everyone know!
Let all your family and friends – online and in real life – know about your stream ahead of time. Don’t be afraid to remind them again in the lead-up, as well as during your stream. People are more likely to donate during the event.

5. Stay safe, relaxed and well-hydrated
Take regular breaks, eat healthy snacks, drink lots of water and stretch your legs from time to time. During your breaks, you can use ‘break screens’, or why not share our ‘What is autism’ film to remind people why you’re fundraising for the National Autistic Society?

6. Share your story
People are usually motivated to give because of a personal story, so if you’re happy to do so, include details about why you chose to raise money for the National Autistic Society.

7. Thank your amazing donors
Not only will this show your gratitude, but it will also inspire others to donate, too. If you approach or pass your initial target for fundraising, raise your target. This will encourage even more donations. And make sure to thank them afterwards as well!
Twitch top tip
If you are already a Twitch creator, you can add the National Autistic Society as a charity to your own channel under 'Charity' on your Creator Dashboard - this will allow people to donate directly in the same pop-up as where they would subscribe to your channel.
How to talk to your audience about autism
Be sure to spend some time in your streams explaining what you’re fundraising for, and what it means for you. Here’s a few bits of advice from us on how to talk about autism to your audience.

Testimonials
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“My wife and I have been trying to learn more about autism and how we can do the best for our daughter. The National Autistic Society's advice and information has been invaluable. As such, I want to be able to give something back to them, so I use my streams and blog to fundraise as well as raise awareness and acceptance.”

Staying safe and legal online
Check out our tips to help you stay safe and well when you hold your streaming fundraiser.
Read moreWhere your money goes

£50 you could help an autistic person to enter a safe space to discuss their thoughts and feel heard.

£500 you could ensure essential advice and guidance on diagnosis and more are available on our website, by supporting our team who keep our information up to date.

£1,000 you could help an autistic person find confidence in a job that gives them the chance to thrive, by giving them access to one-to-one job coaching.

£5,000 you could stop an autistic young person from struggling every day, by ensuring we continue to influence the way schools support autistic pupils.
Fundraising resources
We understand that promoting your fundraising is really important. Check out our bright and useful fundraising materials to help you stand out and reach your target here.
Pay in your funds
Once your live stream is done, the money raised via JustGiving or Tiltify will automatically come straight to the National Autistic Society, so you don’t need to do anything more. If you have any offline donations to pay in, advice on how to do so can be found here.
Would you like to share your fundraising story?
We’d love to hear it. Please contact us at community.fundraising@nas.org.uk