Fundraise with your family and friends
Whether it’s a quiz night at your local pub, a cake sale in your community or a summer fun day, there are lots of ways that you can have fun with friends while raising vital funds for Carers UK.
Our favourite ideas
- Movie night: if you’re a film fan, then why not hold a cinema night at your house? Get the popcorn and snacks ready and ask for donations from your friends!
- Dinner party: do you love cooking? Hold a brunch, lunch or dinner party for your family and friends. Ask them to make a donation for the meal.
- In celebration: whether you're getting married, celebrating a birthday, anniversary or retirement you could ask for donations to be made to Carers UK.
- In tribute: a lovely way to remember a loved one, pet or place that has special memories for you by asking for donations to your favourite charity.
Share your ideas with us
Got a fundraising idea? We’d love to hear from you and are on hand to answer any questions you may have about getting started and keeping it safe and legal.
Other ideas
Take on a challenge
Whether you fancy trying a short fun run for your first ever challenge, or are a seasoned pro keen to take on a long-distance event, we’ll have something for you!
Order your collection box
Collections are not just a great way to raise vital funds, they also raise awareness of the work that we do, and the services that we can offer to help make life better for carers.
Need more inspiration?
Get inspired to fundraise for Carers UK, learn how you can make the difference and meet some of our fundraising stars.
Paying in your fundraising
Thank you for choosing to fundraise Carers UK – we couldn’t do what we do without you.
Our superstar fundraisers
Bobbi’s Sweet Sixteen Ball
To celebrate the life of their daughter Bobbi, the Fazackerley family hosted a Birthday Ball on Bobbi’s 16th Birthday, selling tickets and hosting a charity auction with some incredible prizes. We were so honoured to be supported through their special night and they raised an amazing £3007 for Carers UK.
Would you like to host a celebration in aid of Carers UK? Our fundraising team would love to help you.
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