Fundraise as a group or individual

Whether you’re looking to fundraise on your own or as a group, this is a great way to bring peope together in your fundraising.  This could be with friends, family or colleagues.

Why fundraise for Kelly’s Heroes?

Kelly’s Heroes supports mental health through awareness, education and community-based initiatives. By fundraising, you help:

• Support vital projects: Funding workshops, resources, and support for those struggling.
• Raise awareness: Start conversations that can literally change and save lives.
• Build community: Show people they’re not alone and that support is out there.

Every pound you raise helps us reach more people, more families, and more communities.

Fundraising as a group

Fundraising as a group is perfect for workplaces, schools, clubs, and friendship circles. It’s fun, social, and often leads to bigger totals.

Benefits of group fundraising

• Shared energy: More people involved means more ideas and more reach.
• Bigger impact: Group events can attract larger audiences and donations.
• Team spirit: Great for bonding, morale, and a shared sense of purpose.

Group fundraising ideas

• Charity quiz night: Host a quiz at a local pub or community hall and charge entry.
• Sponsored team challenge: Walk, run, cycle, or hike together for Kelly’s Heroes.
• Bake sale or coffee morning: Sell cakes, bakes, and hot drinks for donations.
• Raffle or auction: Gather donated prizes from local businesses and run a draw.
• Dress-down or themed day: At work or school, ask for donations to take part.

Fundraising as an individual

Individual fundraising is ideal if you want something personal, flexible, and meaningful to your own story.

Benefits of individual fundraising

• Personal connection: Share why mental health matters to you—your story inspires others.
• Total flexibility: Choose your own challenge, timeline, and style.
• Simple setup: One person, one page, one clear goal.

Individual fundraising ideas

• Sponsored run, walk, or cycle: Set a distance or event and ask for sponsorship.
• Personal challenge: Give up something (sugar, alcohol, social media) or take on a daily habit (10,000 steps, cold-water dips).
• Birthday or celebration fundraiser: Ask for donations instead of gifts.
• Creative project: Write, paint, perform music, or create art and share it online for donations.

How to get started

Getting your fundraiser off the ground is easier than you think.

• Choose your fundraiser: Decide if you’re going solo or as a group, and pick your activity.
• Set up an online fundraising page: Use platforms like JustGiving or Enthuse and select Kelly’s Heroes as your charity.
• Tell your story: Explain why you’re supporting mental health and Kelly’s Heroes.
• Share and promote: Use social media, email, posters, and word of mouth to spread the word.
• Update your supporters: Post photos, videos, and progress updates to keep people engaged.
• Say thank you: Thank every donor—gratitude encourages more support.