Fundraising ideas
Join Team Winston and fundraise to help us support bereaved children and young people across the UK.
Fundraising ideas for Winston’s Wish
Marathons, bake sales, quizzes… there’s a fundraising idea or event to suit everyone, whether you want to fundraise with your friends, your work colleagues, your family, your classmates or on your own. Join Team Winston today and help us to achieve our vision of a society in which every child can get the help and support they need when someone important dies.
Our team is on hand to support you with your fundraising and would love to hear from you – click the button below and get in touch so that we can support you with your plans.
2024 Events Fundraising Calendar
Take a look at our exciting events, runs and challenges activity calendar and discover ways you can get involved this year to help us connect with more grieving children, young people and families.
Winston’s Winter Glow Wander
Wander the spectacular illuminated trail at Winter Glow exclusively in support of Winston’s Wish on Sunday 1st December at the popular Winter Glow at Malvern, Worcestershire.
Wear Wellies Day
Make a splash to raise some cash and help grieving children, young people and families simply by wearing your wellies.
Free and easy ways
Nominating us for charity schemes, donating while you shop, setting up a Facebook fundraiser… There are plenty of ways you can support Winston’s Wish without having to dig deep into your pockets.
Celebrate and give
Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, christening, anniversary or birthday, there are a number of ways to celebrate and give to Winston’s Wish on your special day, including setting up a Facebook fundraiser.
Corporate partnerships
Whether it’s making us your company’s Charity of the Year, encouraging your staff to fundraise or embarking on an innovative CRM campaign, together we can create an inspiring, tailor-made corporate partnership that is designed to be mutually beneficial.
Schools fundraising
From making us your charity of the year to running a fundraising event, there are a number of ways your whole school can support Winston’s Wish and raise money to help support grieving children and young people.
Events and challenges
From marathons to cycle races, skydives to treks, there are plenty of events and challenges across the UK that you can sign up for. Join Team Winston today and we’ll be on hand to cheer you on and offer support.
Stories from our fundraisers
“My dad died four years ago when I was 28 and my life turned upside down. My younger sister was just eight years old at the time. So to be able to raise money for Winston’s Wish, a charity that guides children through grief, is very close to my heart. Fear and anxiety are things that have taken a front seat in my life since my dad died and I know this skydive will be my personal way of embodying the phrase ‘feel the fear and do it anyway’.”
Poppy
“We [University of Leeds Celtic Cheerleaders] were all really upset to hear the Leeds Half Marathon was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but we weren’t going to let that stop us! We didn’t want to let down the charity or all of the people who had donated by cancelling the challenge completely so we came up with the idea of a solo run. We have girls living in pretty much every part of the country, so between us we are going to run the 190-mile journey from London to Leeds.”
Lucy
“I brought a bike just a year ago to help get fit, cycling a couple of times a month. When I came across Winston’s Wish I really related to their vision. I wanted to help children who have also lost a parent, and after seeing their places advertised for the 100mile route [Prudential RideLondon-Surrey100], I decided to give it my all and signed up. The furthest I’d ever cycled before the event was 40 miles. It’s an incredible route and I still managed to take in all of the sights.”
Myles
Tell us about your fundraising plans
Got a great idea for a fundraising event? We’d love to know what you’re up to! Click the button below and fill in the form to tell us what you’ve got planned or email community@winstonswish.org.