Whether you choose to fundraise for Refuge in your community, at school or at work, it’s easy to get started and our friendly team is on hand to help you. When you fundraise for Refuge we can offer you:
- Our fundraising pack with tips, ideas and practical information to help you get inspired. Our fundraising pack is available to download online or you can request a printed version.
- Fundraising materials (including leaflets, banners and balloons) to help you raise vital awareness and funds of Refuge and our life-saving and life-changing services.
- Help and support from our dedicated Community Fundraising Team. Got a question or need help? You can speak to our friendly Community Fundraising Team at community@refuge.org.uk
Ready to start fundraising? Set up an online fundraising page:
Setting up your online fundraising page with JustGiving takes five minutes, and is a simple way to collect donations ahead of your event. Here are three tips to help get the most out of your fundraising page:
- Set a target. Sounds obvious, but people who set a target raise almost double that amount!
- Upload a profile photo. People want to know it’s you.
- Share why you are doing this challenge. If you have a personal connection to the cause or a reason why you care, let people know.
Get inspired by our amazing Refuge community
You can do just about anything to raise money for Refuge. Here are a few fundraisers we’ll never forget…
Farrah’s Golden Gala
Farrah raised: £1000
Farrah, organised a ‘Golden Gala’ to raise money for Refuge and three other domestic abuse charities. The gala was held on the anniversary of when her former partner attacked her, turning an extremely traumatic event into a day of empowerment and solidarity with other survivors of domestic abuse. The event featured live performances, speeches and auctions; with Farrah telling survivors in the audience, ‘You are a survivor and from one survivor to another you are not alone’. Farrah’s gala went on to raise an incredible £1,000 for Refuge!
Alex’s 24 hour maths exam for Refuge
Alex raised: £2,582.86
Alex completed two livestreams for Refuge and did 24 maths exams in 24 hours. Alex loved seeing mathematicians join the stream and answering questions they had during his challenge. Alex raised a huge £2,582.86 and said, ‘Charities like Refuge support those in greatest need, and it was an honour to do my part to support them’.
Keep Fit Association
Keep Fit Association raised: £26,000
The Keep Fit Association are a network of movement and dance teachers. They chose Refuge as their Charity of the Year and their teachers and members did a host of fundraising activities from coffee mornings, to sponsored walks and bakes and even choreographed a movement piece to the song ’Grow’ by Frances - made in collaboration with Laban Dance Fitness. They went on to raise a phenomenal £26,000 for Refuge! The chair of the Keep Fit Association Lynne Dowdican said, ‘we are immensely proud of this video and all the Keep Fit members that participated. A celebration of our love of movement and dance whilst helping raise funds for Refuge’.
Check out these resources to boost your fundraising:
Download and share these images to your fundraising page or social media account to promote your challenge!
- My fundraising target is (PDF)
- By sponsoring me (image)
- I’m fundraising for Refuge (image)
- I’m raising vital funds (image)
- It’s not too late, will you donate? (image)
- I’ve done it! (image)
- My fundraising starts today (image)
- Please can you sponsor me? (image)
- Proud to be fundraising for Refuge (image)
- Why am I fundraising for Refuge? (image)
- Bunting (PDF)
- Sponsor Form (PDF)
