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Fundraise for us

Join us from 1st – 7th October 2024 for a week dedicated to fundraising and raising awareness about anaphylaxis and supporting those affected. And this year is extra special as we recognise our 30th anniversary!

Join forces with colleagues, family members, friends, classmates or go it alone to do something special for Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024. Whatever you decide to do, we would love for you to get involved and our Fundraising Team will support you every step of the way to make sure your experience is enjoyable and a success!

Scroll down for more information about “30 for 30”, fundraising top tips, resources and everything you need to know to start your fundraising journey.

"30 for 30" Fundraising Challenge

2024 is our 30th anniversary year! What better way to recognise our anniversary and help us look to the next 30 years, than taking on one of our “30 for 30″ fundraising challenges?

We have come up with 30 different ’30 themed’ fundraising challenges for you to choose from. Whether it’s distance, number of circuits, donation value, or time to complete your challenge… 30 is your golden number. Remember, “30 for 30″ is for everyone, whatever your age or ability. Are you up for the challenge? 

Read on for “30 for 30″ fundraising ideas and our top tips to make your fundraising challenge a big success.

"30 for 30" Fundraising Challenges

Whether you're fundraising with your family, at work or at school... we've got plenty of 30 themed ideas to get you started.

"30 for 30" General Fundraising

"30 for 30" Fundraising at Work

"30 for 30" Fundraising for Schools

Wear It Bright

#WearItBright in the classroom or in the office during Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024.

Dress up in your brightest clothes and share your support for everyone affected by anaphylaxis. Post a picture of yourself wearing bright clothes to Facebook, X or Instagram and talk about why you are supporting Anaphylaxis Awareness Week this year.

Let’s brighten up our social feeds and look forward to a brighter future for people with serious allergies.

Don’t forget to tag us (@AnaphylaxisUK) and use the hashtag #WearItBright

Ready, set, fundraise!

Once you have your fundraising idea and set a date, the next step is to…

  • Think about how to fundraise

    A few options for you to consider:

    • Set up an online fundraising page, using a trusted site like Enthuse, for sponsorship and share the link with loved ones. You can also share the link in work or school e-newsletters or in social media posts to promote your fundraiser. Here’s some tips about setting up a fundraising page
    • You could use the reliable sponsorship form to pop in pupils’ schoolbags, or to pin in the office kitchen to collect cash donations
    • For schools, collect the pounds and pennies onsite, bank the final total into the school’s account, and then transfer the money to our bank account or send in a cheque of the same value

  • Ready, set, fundraise!

    It’s time to start raising money! Here are some tips to help get you started:

    • Download our fundraising resources below to help raise those pounds and pennies
    • Before you share your online fundraising page, ask someone close to you if they will be the first to make a donation
    • Social media is your friend when it comes to promoting your fundraising activity to your network and sharing your online fundraising page (please ask for permission when sharing images of children)
    • Don’t forget to spread the word via LinkedIn, your company’s social media channels, the Intranet, your email signature etc

  • Wear it bright

    We have some (bright!) orange Anaphylaxis UK t-shirts for you to wear during any training sessions and for the big day/week.

    Get in touch with the Fundraising team with your requirements.

  • Say cheese!

    We would love to see what you’re up to, so please do snap away and take lots of photos and videos of your fundraising experience! Remember, please ask for permission when featuring children.

    Email the Fundraising team or tag us on social media (@AnaphylaxisUK)

     

  • #SocialMedia

    Use social media to share your fundraising challenge and link to your Enthuse fundraising page. Please ask for permission from your employer if you want to share on a company account, or gain parental consent if you are a school.

    Remember to tag Anaphylaxis UK in any social media posts promoting your challenge! We can re-post to our followers – you never know, they may generously support you with a donation and inspire their own challenge.

    Facebook: @AnaphylaxisUK
    X: @AnaphylaxisUK
    Instagram: @anaphylaxisuk

    And don’t forget to include our hashtags #WearItBright #TheHiddenBattleWithAllergies #AnaphylaxisAwarenessWeek2024

  • Paying in your sponsorship money

    Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and commitment to raise vital funds for Anaphylaxis UK. There are a few ways you can pay in the money raised:

    • Fundraising Page: If you have set up a fundraising page with JustGiving, Enthuse or another platform, there’s nothing further you need to do. The money raised online will be transferred safely and directly to Anaphylaxis UK
    • Online: Pay in your fundraising money via our donation page. Don’t forget to add a note in the comments box with the reference AAW24 so we can keep an eye out for your funds
    • Bank Transfer: Please email finance@anaphylaxis.org.uk to request our bank details, so that the money you’ve worked so hard for can be safely transferred from your account to ours
    • Post: For any cash donations you receive, please bank the money yourself and send a cheque made payable to ‘Anaphylaxis UK’, for the same amount, along with your details. Send to: Anaphylaxis UK, 1 Alexandra Road, Farnborough, GU14 6BU

Start your fundraising journey today!

Create a fundraising page

Resources

Feel free to download the below fundraising resources, forms and decorative templates to help with your fundraising.

Participation Poster

A great way to spread the word about your fundraising challenge. You can also use it after the event with a thank you message and total raised!

Sponsorship Form

Handy to print and keep track of those offline donations and Gift Aid.

Collection Box

Pop some card in the printer and create your own collection boxes for those pounds, pennies and (even better!) notes. Perfect for allergy-friendly bake sales or to have on the desk or reception area.

Bunting

Brighten up your event venue or stall with Anaphylaxis UK bunting. Simply print, follow the instructions, and decorate away!

Spelling Bee

Organising a Spelling Bee is a great way for pupils to learn about allergies and new words. This pack is designed for KS1 and KS2.

Cake Toppers

Print and create your own cake toppers for the finishing touch to your delicious allergy-friendly treats.
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Keeping It Safe & Legal

If you are organising your own event for us, there are a few things to carefully consider and include in your planning to ensure that your event runs smoothly, safely, and legally.

Your Support Matters

Anaphylaxis UK is the only UK-wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk of serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. But we can’t do what we do without your generous support and donations. Your fundraising efforts, donations and help in raising awareness of what we do at Anaphylaxis UK helps to keep our vital services running so we can continue to strive for a brighter future for people with serious allergies.

Thank you and good luck!

Please don’t hesitate to contact the Fundraising Team if you would like any advice or help

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