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How to raise money for us

On this page, you'll find tips, ideas and inspiration – as well as our brand-new fundraising toolkit to help you on your way!

📧 Get in touch with us at fundraising@rapecrisis.org.uk

Woman and a man mid-air doing a sky dive to raise money for Rape Crisis England & Wales

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So much of our life-changing work wouldn't be possible without our amazing supporters and fundraisers!

Got a fundraising idea you'd like to chat to us about?

Please email us at fundraising@rapecrisis.org.uk – we always love to hear from you.

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Two of our amazing fundraisers are pictured with their medals and Rape Crisis England & Wales T-shirts after taking aprt in the Ride London challenge event. London's Tower Bridge -- the event finishing point - is in the background.

Fundraiser ideas

Feeling overwhelmed by options or nervous about taking on more than you can handle?

Here are our fundraiser suggestions for different targets:

£75 target

❌📱☕ Sponsored social media or caffeine detox: the longer you can go, the more impressed potential donors are likely to be!

🎁 Birthday fundraiser: why not ask for donations on Facebook instead of gifts this year?

£150 target

👕👖👢 Clothes swap: ask people to bring along clothes they no longer wear and charge for entry.

💜💚 Wear purple or green day: one to try at school, college or the office. Purple and green are the Rape Crisis England & Wales colours.

🧁 Bake sale: an opportunity to show off your skills, eat delicious treats and raise money for charity.

£300 target

Feminist quiz: try a mix of questions about feminist history and iconic women.

🚶🏻‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏊🏽‍♀️🚴🏿‍♀️Sponsored walk, run, swim or cycle: keep an eye out for Rape Crisis England & Wales spots in existing events or organise your own.

Charity football match: charge for either entry or taking part.

Check out our fundraising guide for more ideas

Inspiration

Meet one of our incredible fundraisers

Martha is the queen of large-scale events, having organised two balls and a film festival for us since 2019.

Her biggest lessons learned so far?

"Trust the process, ask for help and be kind to yourself."

Martha has raised more than £8,000 for us so far – and is showing no signs of stopping yet.

Find more inspiration in our fundraising guide
Our incredible fundraiser Martha is pictured speaking at one of the balls she organised for us,

Our top tips for fundraising success

Make a plan

Work backwards from the date of your event or challenge, and think about what you need to have organised or achieved each week in order to make it a success.

Create an online fundraising page and set a target

There are lots of platforms out there for this, but JustGiving and Facebook are two of the most familiar (see page 10 of our fundraising guide). And setting a fundraising target will help you to stay focused and encourage giving.

Think about accessibility at your event

Things to consider include parking, public transport links, wheelchair accessibility and having a chill-out room on site for anyone who’s feeling overwhelmed.

Fundraiser gig

Shout about what you’re doing!

We’d recommend posting regularly about what you’re doing on social media and asking everyone you know to spread the word. And remember: personal messages to loved ones will likely get you the most donations.

Find pre-prepared social media posts

Start selling tickets and promoting your event well in advance

Online platforms like Eventbrite are free and easy to use for this, and can help you to reach a wider audience. You’ll also find editable posters and social media posts below to help you promote your event.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help – including from your employer

Whether it's family and friends, colleagues or local businesses, you’ll probably be surprised at how many people are willing to lend a hand. And don’t forget about your employer – they might be able to share your online fundraiser, match donations or even let you host an event at the office.

Still got questions?

Send them over to fundraising@rapecrisis.org.uk and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Want a branded T-shirt for your fundraising event or challenge?

Let us know at fundraising@rapecrisis.org.uk and we can send you one for free!

We recently got a new T-shirt design and can't wait to see all of the different places that our supporters end up wearing it.

#BelieveSurvivors

A woman with her hair tied up and wearing glasses wears a Rape Crisis England & Wales branded T-shirt that reads, 'Believe survivors.'

Other ways to support us financially

There are ways to fundraise for us outside of taking on a challenge or hosting an event.

Perhaps you could nominate Rape Crisis England & Wales as your workplace’s charity of the year? Or explore if they would consider payroll giving?

⬇️ Download a charity of the year nomination poster to display in your workplace or school, college or university

Make an online donation now

Want to donate to your local Rape Crisis centre?

Please search for your nearest centre and contact them directly using the phone number/email for general enquiries.

Social media posts

Whatever social media platform you're on, we've got pre-prepared posts to help you shout about your fundraising efforts.

“I can’t quite believe I’ve covered so much of the Earth’s curves on a bike, on my own. But I feel more proud of seeing how broken I was after being raped, and how whole I am now."

Sarah, who cycled solo across the US and raised more than £10,000 for us
Road bike with panniers