We Need you
Raising funds and awareness through fundraising, keeps us doing what we do best.
Fundraising does more than just raise money it raises awareness. Every event, challenge, or activity you take on or share for us helps spread the word about mental health and suicide prevention, starting conversations that could save a life.
The funds you raise allow us to deliver vital training, run awareness campaigns and support individuals and families affected by suicide. Unfortunately the ripple effect goes much further. Your fundraising can often inspire others to get involved, builds a sense of community and keeps the topic of mental health visible where it matters most.
Whether you run a marathon, host a quiz night, or take on a personal challenge, you’re not just supporting our work, you’re becoming part of it. Together, we can make a real difference.
Fundraising ideas
So you want to fundraise for us?
Step 1
Have a goal
Begin by setting yourself realistic goals and targets and remember all donations are valuable to us no matter the size of your goal.
Step 2
Make it personal
Your on this page so Kelly’s Heroes has meaning to you – you’ve found your cause.
Step 3
What will you do
Decide on your challenge or event. Challenges could be as simple as having someone sponsor you to make your bed each day for a month or as challenging as a marathon, the choice is entirely yours.
What to do
You may already have a firm plan or idea about how you’d like to fundraise – if that’s the case just email fundraising@kellysheroes.org.uk and let us know your plans.
If not here are just a few ideas for you to get your fundraising going:
- Bake Sale
- Sky Dive
- Dress down day
- Raffle or Tombola
- Golf Day
- Sponsored Walk/Hike
- Afternoon Tea
- Coffee Morning
We have a range of materials to support your fundraising, just send us an email us to receive a pack.
Kicking it off
Make sure your goal and cause is clear to those who may donate.
You can set up a justgiving page under the Kelly’s Heroes account – Create your page
This will let you set up your own personal page with your message that will resonate to raise your funds for your challenge. This way people can easily donate and see how close you are to your target.
Sponsorship form
If you’d prefer request a sponsorship form from us to do your fundraising manually – request Sponsorship form
Gift Aid
Don’t forget to encourage your fundraisers to gift aid their donations. Gift Aid allows UK charities to claim back the basic rate tax already paid on donations by the donors. This means the charity can claim back 25p from the government from every pound donated!
Make use of social media
In order to boost your donations its useful to promote it. Social media is the perfect opportunity to let your friends and family know what you’re doing. Keep your fundraisers updated on what you are doing and your progress on your target. Don’t forget to let us know what you are doing as well, we love to hear what people are up to so we can say thank you.
Things to bear in mind
Raffles and lotteries
If you decide to organise a raffle or sweepstake, please be aware that it may be subject to legislation. In most cases, if the raffle or sweepstake is drawn during the event itself, it is generally permitted under UK regulations. However, we would always recommend checking the latest guidance to ensure compliance. If you are unsure about whether your event is suitable get in touch with us or look at the advice and guidance in the link provided.
Data Protection
You must ensure that any personal details you acquire as part of your fundraising complies with the Data Protection Act. You must not share people’s information without their permission, or keep hold of it for longer than you need to.
Publicity Materials
You must never give the impression to anyone that you represent the charity. We request that if you are producing any materials or putting notices on the web page then you use the words “Raising Funds in aid of Kelly’s Heroes”.
Insurance
Any event that you might want to host will not be covered by the charities own insurance policy. It is therefore important that you understand it is your responsibility to obtain your own insurance to cover the event.
