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Fundraising Opportunities

There are many ways in which you can help to fundraise for us. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

In Memorial

Remember a loved one by setting up an ‘In Memory’ web page, where you can tell the story of the person you’re remembering and explain why you’re raising money in their memory. You can encourage other friends and family to pay tribute to your loved one by donating to the Foundation. For more information, log on to www.justgiving.com/ukscf/Remember.

Special Occasions

Celebrate special occasions with a difference. As an alternative to giving and receiving gifts, why not make a donation or encourage friends and family to donate to the Foundation? Your contribution could have a lasting, life-changing impact for people affected by a wide range of conditions. You will receive a certificate in recognition of your gift, which can be sent directly to you or to the recipient of your gift on your behalf. For more information, email info@ukscf.org

Fundraising Events & Challenges

Whether it is a charity quiz night or a sponsored run, there are many ways in which you can raise funds for the UK Stem Cell Foundation. Running your own event or taking part in a challenge are fantastic and fun ways for you to support us, with the added bonus of making new friends. The only limit is your imagination!

Here are some ideas for starters:

For the active

Run – 5 km, 10 km, half-marathons and marathons – we have charity places at a number of events. Contact us for more information at info@ukscf.org
Walk
Triathlons
Cycle
Swim
Row
Golf tournament
Parachute jump
Abseil
Bungee jump
Sail

For Fun

Charity ball
Charity auction and raffle
Car boot sale
Quiz night
Talent contest
Face painting
Bake off
Treasure hunt
Race night
Karaoke
Shave or wax
Weight loss
Silence
Haggis throwing
Sell your unwanted stuff on eBay
Bag pack at your local supermarket

For a Major Challenge

Walk the Great Wall of China
Cycle from London to Paris
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Go white water rafting
Cycle from John O’Groats to Land’s End

You can raise sponsorship for your event or activity by:

Setting up your personal on-line fundraising page and asking all of your friends, family and acquaintances to sponsor you through it. The UK Stem Cell Foundation has registered with a choice of secure websites through which you can do this:

www.justgiving.com and click Start Fundraising
www.charitychoice.co.uk/fundraising
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/ and click Start Fundraising

Using UKSCF sponsorship forms to collect sponsorship (these are available in our fundraising packs or contact us on info@ukscf.org for a supply.

There is a range of ways in which you can promote your event or activity and help to generate extra publicity and support. These include contacting:

Local clubs and groups, such as golf clubs, rugby clubs, football clubs, cycling clubs, scouts, guides, rotary clubs, and Round Table clubs to see if they would run fundraisers, make a donation or sponsor you;

Local newspapers and radio stations – to find out if they might get involved in an awareness raising campaign or fundraiser for you or the Foundation;

Local businesses who might provide financial or in-kind sponsorship – ask if they will support the UKSCF as their preferred charity, match any funds you raise or will help raise funds through their own efforts – e.g. a race night, charity ball or event, car boot sale, etc.;

Ask friends and acquaintances if they will nominate the UKSCF as their preferred charity at their own work or club.

Tell us about your event or challenge. We would love to know about your fundraising plans. We can help you with advice, packs, tools and support.