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Fundraising in your local area

From fundraising inspiration to volunteering opportunities and keeping it safe and legal, we have everything to help you get started. Let our fundraising team know about your plans and we can get in touch to provide you with support. 

 

Groups and clubs

Get your team to come together to raise funds to make life better for carers.

Faith-based organisations

Raise vital funds to make life better for carers within your faith-based organisation.

Fundraising at work

Did you know 1 in 7 employees are currently looking after someone? Bring your colleagues together to raise money for Carers UK.

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Fundraising ideas and tips

Everyone needs a bit of inspiration and we have all the ideas to get you started!

Share your plans with us!

Let us know if you're organising your own event and we'll make sure you have everything you need.

Latest updates

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60th Anniversary Stories: In Praise of Young Carers – Pearls (Poem)
09 December 25
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across the nation, illustrating the diverse range of carer experiences in 2025.
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Carers Scotland 60th Anniversary Reception and Exhibition
01 December 25
60 years of campaigning for change for unpaid carers 
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Government confirms benefit increases for 2026-27, including rise in Carer’s Allowance and earnings threshold
28 November 25
Unpaid carers will see an increase in carer-related benefits as part of annual government upratings from April 2026, including Carer’s Allowance. 
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Autumn budget reaction from Carers UK
26 November 25
The Chancellor has earmarked £75 million over the next three years to put right the failures that led to the Carer’s Allowance overpayments scandal. Yesterday’s commitment to reassess cases where averaging of earnings could have reduced overpayments is a vital step towards addressing the injustices carers have faced for far too long.

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