Help us raise vital funds to make life better for carers
Fundraising through your faith-based organisation is a fantastic way to bring your community together and raise vital funds for Carers UK. We rely greatly on donations to support our work and have lots of ideas to help you and your group help make life better for carers.
Charity of the Year
Does your faith group have a Charity of the Year? Could you nominate Carers UK? We’d love to have your support. Our Events and Community Fundraising Officer would be delighted to hear from you, answer your questions and help you get started: fundraising@carersuk.org
Hold a collection
Your small change can make a big difference. Collections are not just a great way to raise vital funds, they also help raise awareness of the work that we do, and the services that we can offer to help make life better for carers.
Find out what is involved and decide whether it’s right for your group.
Take on a challenge
Check out our events page and see if you can encourage members of your church, gurdwara, mosque, pagoda, synagogue or temple to take part in a challenge.
Donate your Zakat
Use your Zakat donations to help us make life better for carers across the UK. Calculate your Zakat here and donate to Carers UK with this simple online tool.
Christmas celebrations
Could you host a carol concert in aid of Carers UK? We have lots of festive ideas to get you started.
Volunteer for us
Volunteer in your community to help make life better for carers.
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