Stream for Shine: FAQs

Thinking about Streaming for Shine but would like more info? Our FAQs are below, or get in touch with the team if your question isn't covered here.

 

Do I need to be a certain age to Stream for Shine? 

Stream for Shine is aimed at people aged 18 or over.  However, if you are under 18 and keen to Stream for Shine, please do get in touch and we will talk to you about how best we could make this work.

 

How do I sign up to stream for Shine? 

To register, sign-up here. Once you’ve registered, one of our fundraising team will get in touch to talk to you about your ideas and motivations and plan next steps.

 

Are there any restrictions on the kind of live-stream I can do? 

The most popular type of live-stream is gaming, but we are open to all ideas – quizzes, crafts, chatting or karaoke.  We do ask that, whatever kind of activity you choose, it’s appropriate and safe.  We can talk to you about this as part of you’re planning if you’re not sure.  If you’re choosing to game, we will talk to you about your choice of game and make sure it’s appropriate for a Shine audience.

 

Where can I stream? 

There are a range of ‘platforms’ you can use to live stream.  Shine endorses the following platforms:

  • YouTubeLive
  • TikTok Live
  • Twitch
  • Facebook Live

We endorse these platforms because they have good moderation systems in place and help you to keep everyone safe on your stream.

 

Will you help me promote my livestream?

Yes.  When you sign up to stream for Shine, we’ll talk to you about what you’re doing and the best way to promote it.

 

Can you send me a t shirt or fundraising materials to support my stream?

Absolutely! Once you've registered your interest in fundraising for Shine using our online form, your Regional Fundraiser will be in touch.   They can send you a T-Shirt to wear during your live-stream.   In the resources section, you can also download banners and holding screens to brand your stream.

 

How do I raise money from my stream? 

While you’re live-streaming, remind people you’re streaming for Shine and encourage them to donate.  You can use the ‘ready made’ statements on our resources page to explain to people about the difference their support will make. 

Depending on the platform you use to livestream, you can provide links to your Just Giving or Tiltify page.   

We can help you to make sure it’s all set up in advance.

 

Can I stream as part of a group?

Absolutely!  You can live stream solo, or as part of a team.  If you’re streaming as a team, have a look at setting up a team on Just Giving here or on Tiltify here so you can set up and share your fundraising pages to contribute to an overall total.

 

Do I have to do my stream on a certain day?

You can choose to do your stream whenever you like.  Or you can join in with one of our campaigns which are: 

Go Yellow For Shine – our annual yellow themed fundraising day on Friday the 19th of June 2026 

Hydrocephalus Awareness Weeks – time your stream as part of Hydrocephalus Awareness Week (every March) and help us raise awareness and funds to support shine members with this condition. 

Spina Bifida Awareness Week – time your stream as part of Spina Bifida Awareness Week and help us raise awareness and funds to support Shine members with this condition. 

Alternatively, do it your way.  If you prefer to stream on a day or at a time that works for you, that’s fine.  Some of our streamers prefer to take an ‘As and When’ approach to their live streaming so they’re not sitting still for too long.  If it works for you; it works for us!

 

What if I need to take a break during my stream?

We want you to stay well and enjoy your stream, so we’d encourage you to take regular breaks.  You can use our ‘break screen’ to let your audience know you’re taking some time out.

 

What if I need technical support?

At Shine, we can support you with your fundraising, but any issues with livestreams need to be dealt with by your platform provider.   Our recommended platforms all have good systems in place to support you.

 

My question’s not covered here – what should I do?

Get in touch with the Shine fundraising team on fundraising@shinecharity.org.uk