Fundraising ideas

Our charity relies upon the selfless support of donors and fundraisers to provide much-needed help to people affected by Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency. Can you help us fundraise?

Fundraising ideas don't have to be sporty. Helping the work of the ADSHG doesn’t have to mean running a marathon, or swimming a mile. If you’ve got an idea, we are here to help you
make it work, no matter what your experience.

Safe and legal fundraising

We follow the Fundraising Code and are registered with the Fundraising Regulator. This means that we need to help you fundraise in a lawful way. We may ask you to complete a fundraising agreement. You’ll need a Fundraising Agreement with us if you:

Want to use the ADSHG or ADSHG logo or merchandise for your fundraising
Are raising money through a business or selling something - see below section about Sales Fundraising
Will be running a raffle or auction
Will be selling event tickets
Are receiving a reward for fundraising for us
Are deducting any amount from donations to cover costs, or
Are splitting the money raised between the ADSHG and another charity/charities.

Don't worry, we will help you complete the agreement and get you up and running, or quizzing, or baking or whatever you're doing to raise funds for the ADSHG. If you don’t have a Fundraising Agreement, you’ll need to cover any costs or expenses involved in your fundraising event or activity.

Contact our ADSHG fundraising team before you begin fundraising for us

Sales Fundraising

If you run a business, are a sole trader or create things to sell and would like all or some of the proceeds from your sales to go to the ADSHG please visit our Work For Good page to get started. Work for Good help us set up agreements with sellers and can provide you with lots of advice on getting the best results from your sales fundraising.

Get in touch and we will help you meet your fundraising goals

Please let us know if you are taking part in a fundraising event so we can help make it a roaring success. We can help in many ways from sending you a some ADSHG fundraising materials, a charity t-shirt or running vest, to giving you a shout out on social media to say thank you!

Contact our Fundraising Team

Host an event

Could you host an event, big or small? It could be anything - a coffee morning, a stand at your local hospital, bonfire party, wine tasting, New Year's Eve fireworks - the sky's the limit! Just invite a handful (or two) of friends and neighbours to have fun at an event, raising donations from attendees.

Do something sporty

Could you or a friend put on your running shoes to represent ADSHG in the Great North Run, Dublin Marathon, London Landmarks Half Marathon or even your local park run?

Or maybe cycling or golf is your thing! Why not put together a charity golf match at your local club with proceeds to ADSHG?

Do something daring

Ever wanted to try sky-diving, a Tough Mudder or abseil down a tall building? Now is your chance!

Whatever it is, collect donations for ADSHG from friends and work colleagues for doing something brave or daring.

Some other ideas

Here are some of the other ways ADSHG members and supporters have raised money for us in the past.

Virtual gigs and quizzes
School awareness days
Coffee mornings & bake sales
Prize draws & auctions
Sponsored silences
Sponsored walks
Talent shows
Concerts & dinner dances
Publishing a cookery book
Sports club memorial fundraising events
Wedding gift charity donations
Nominating the ADSHG for their employer's charitable grant scheme

Fundraise at work or school

Many firms and schools have a nominated charity of the year. Why not consider making the ADSHG your company or school’s charity of the year? We can provide further information and literature to support your application. Contact our Fundraising Team

However you choose to fundraise, online fundraising makes donating and telling your story easy.

Create a fundraising page on our website

Fundraise through JustGiving

Donate whilst you shop

Contact us about running a fundraising event

Share your page to let everyone know what you're doing and why. Explain what it means to you, why you're supporting us and how we help. Every penny you raise helps us fight for a world where Addison’s disease and adrenal insufficiency can do no harm.

Thank you so much for your support of our small but mighty charity!

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