Let your imagination run wild! From bake sales to treks, charity football matches to party nights. However you want to fundraise, we'd love to have you as part of #TeamSamaritans
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Do your own thing, your way
Whatever you’ve chosen to do to support us, know that you’ll be raising vital funds and awareness for Samaritans and that we’re here to support you along the way. Get in touch for your free digital fundraising and awareness pack and join #TeamSamaritans.
If you're unsure about how you'd like to fundraise, take a look at the ideas below and get inspired!
Fundraising ideas
Fundraise by myself
- Make jewellery or greeting cards to sell online or to friends
- Brave the shave and cut off your hair
- Take on an active challenge like yoga for 30 days or running 5k a day
Let us know what you’re up to by filling in this form. We can share digital fundraising materials, as well as items like collection boxes, t-shirts and banners.
Fundraise with friends and family
- Organise a bake sale or a coffee morning
- Host a quiz or raffle
- Take on a trekking, walking, cycling or swimming challenge as a team
Let us know what you’re up to by filling in this form. We can share digital fundraising materials, as well as items like collection boxes, t-shirts and banners.
Fundraise at work
If you’re a freelancer or small business owner, you can easily support Samaritans through sales fundraising. If you work for a small business, there are many ways you can fundraise and have fun along the way. Email us at community&[email protected] to get started.
Fundraise at school or university
- Organise a mufti day or wear green for Samaritans
- Host a charity ball
- Organise a themed party
Let us know what you’re up to by filling in this form. We can share digital fundraising materials, as well as items like collection boxes, t-shirts and banners.
Fundraise with a community group
If your church, rotary club or social club would like to support Samaritans, we’d love to hear from you! Fill in this form and our team will be in touch to discuss your plans.
Fundraise for birthday or other special occasion
If you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other special day, you can ask for donations to Samaritans in lieu of presents. Read more here.
From sponsorship forms to fundraising guides - click below to see and download our handy fundraising materials
How joining #TeamSamaritans makes a difference
£10
could help answer a life-saving call for help
£133
could help recruit and train a new listening volunteer to answer calls for help
£680
could help keep Samaritans' helpline open for one hour
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