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A guide to fundraising

Thank you so much for beginning your fundraising journey for Dementia UK. We’re here to help you make a real difference for families facing dementia. Need some fundraising ideas, top tips on using JustGiving or resources for your event? We’ve got you covered!

Three suggestions to kickstart your fundraiser

1. Need an idea for a fundraiser?

Think about your hobbies and what you enjoy doing. Why not chat to your family, friends and colleagues to see what they would be happy to get involved with too? Find inspiration from our fundraising ideas and start planning your event.

Our fundraising ideas

2. Wondering where to begin?

The easiest way to start fundraising is to set up an online JustGiving page. You can personalise your page to suit your fundraiser, keep track of your target, and easily share it with everyone you know.  See our tips on making the most of your online fundraising page.

Set up an online JustGiving page

3. Let us know about your amazing plans!

Fill out our online registration form and tell us about your amazing plans. Upon completion, you will receive a confirmation email, and a member of the Fundraising Team will then be in touch to support you throughout your fundraising journey.

Tell us your plans

Need some extra support or have any questions? Call us on 020 8036 5440 – we’re here to help.

one of dementia uk's fundraisers, pip, knitting

“I’m fundraising through ‘Pip’s Sockathon’ – an endurance challenge to knit a pair of socks every week throughout 2024. I asked for donations of yarn and received so much – it was amazing and made me quite emotional”.

Pip, who has taken on two knitting challenges for Dementia UK

Feeling inspired? Register your event with us and order your free fundraising welcome pack.

Register your event with us

How we can support you with your fundraiser

You don’t have to tackle your fundraiser alone. We’re here to make sure you have everything you need to make it a success. We love hearing your updates, sharing ideas and simply helping you get started.

These are just some of the ways we can support you:

  • We can offer expert advice on how to get the most out of your fundraiser and boost donations if you’ve hit a lull
  • We can send you a variety of physical fundraising resources to show that you’re supporting Dementia UK at your fundraiser – email us to order!
  • We also have a range of digital fundraising resources that you can download to spread awareness of your event. Get in touch to find out more
Fundraiser EY in Leeds

"We have had a great time planning some fun fundraising events, such as a football match against our rivals in the Manchester office and a bake sale, and are looking forward to more in the future!”

EY, Leeds

The impact you’ll make

Every penny you raise will make a huge difference to families facing dementia. Each donation, no matter how big or small, will help you reach your target. Did you know that someone simply donating £4 to your fundraiser could pay for the telephone costs of one family calling our free Helpline for immediate support? See the impact that your fundraiser could make:

  • £ 50

    could pay for two carers

    to receive an hour of one-to-one support from a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse on our free Helpline.

  • £ 250

    could fund a new Admiral Nurse

    to run a full day of face-to-face appointments for families affected by young onset dementia (where symptoms develop under the age of 65).

  • £ 557

    could pay for two Admiral Nurses

    to answer calls on our Helpline on a Sunday, when other dementia services are closed.

Raising awareness – changing lives

Asking for donations can be daunting, but your fundraiser will also raise awareness of Dementia UK and the work of our specialist dementia nurses – and that can have a big impact.

If someone can’t donate to your page, they could:

  • Share your fundraiser with their networks on social media or email, reaching even more people.
  • Spread the news about Dementia UK and our specialist dementia nurses by placing posters and leaflets in their local area.
  • Help you plan your fundraiser or be there to support you on the day.