When you raise funds to support Caring Together you are helping unpaid carers of all ages in your local community, including children and young people.
The funds you raise could enable carers to:
- Get expert advice from our Advice Line
- Get training and meet other unpaid carers at our carer hubs
- Receive vital breaks from caring.
The most important thing about fundraising for Caring Together is that it should be fun! Choose an activity that you will enjoy and you are sure to be successful!
We have lots of ideas for individuals and groups, with step by step instructions. You could also come up with your own idea.
What do I do first?
Step 1: Check out our top tips to make sure your activity is as successful as possible, safe and legal!
Sept 2: Choose your activity (we’ve given you a head start with some ideas below):
- Take on a physical challenge – run, walk, cycle or swim
- Cake for carers
- Dress up
- Host a pub quiz with your organisation or community group (this can even be held virtually!)
- Arrange a Paint & Sip evening
- Plan a raffle
- Host a baking contest
- Plan a Bingo night.
Step 3: Set up your fundraising page
Follow this link to JustGiving to set up your dedicated fundraising page. It is easy and simple to set up a Just Giving page. See our Top tips for your online fundraising page
Step 4: Spread the word
Ask friends, family, colleagues and other people you know to sponsor you. See our Top Tips for an example message you could send out. If you need any information or resources, contact us at [email protected]
Step 5: Prepare for your fundraiser
Whether that’s training for your race, getting the ingredients ready for a bake sale or selling tickets to a Bingo night, keep your fundraising page updated with how you are getting on!
Step 6: Complete your challenge!
Enjoy it! Have fun and know you are making a difference for unpaid carers with every step you take. Plus, make sure you take photos and get permission to send these to us at [email protected] so we can share your incredible achievements on our socials.
Step 7: Congratulations!
Once you’ve completed your challenge you can send any donations that haven’t been made online into us. See our Top tips for full details. We will also make sure you receive a nice thank you card confirming how much you have raised.
Fundraise for unpaid carers as you shop
If you want to support unpaid carers simply by shopping online you can set up an easyfundraising account to do exactly that.
easyfundraising partners with over 7,500 brands who will donate part of what you spend to Caring Together. It won’t cost you anything extra, and the cost is covered by the brand. Simply visit easyfundraising to create an account, and start fundraising as you shop!
Follow the simple instructions on the sign up page and your shopping will help us to support more carers.
Thank you for your interest in fundraising to support unpaid carers!
