The fast and beautiful course of the Brighton Marathon makes this a ‘must do’ on any runners list. Come and experience it for yourself over 26.2 mile course around the...
The London Marathon is one the most famous runs in the world. Join 45,000 other runners on this legendary course through the streets of London and past some of the mos...
Brace yourself for a fast-paced and physically challenging adventure, as you take on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales. Considered one of Britain’...
The 100 mile route offers a unique opportunity to cycle through the capital on closed roads and speed through the stunning Surrey countryside. With leg-testing climbs ...
Iceland is a land of incredible beauty. Its wild volcanic landscapes, glaciers, hot springs, sprouting geysers and thundering waterfalls, combined with its rich histor...
The Great North Run, as the name suggests, is great in every sense. It’s an exhilarating and memorable challenge - one that is sure to leave you with a fantastic sense...
By fundraising for MHA, you are helping to enable people to live later life well. All of the money you raise will help to reduce loneliness and isolation across Britain as well as funding award-winning music therapy in our dementia care homes. To learn more about our life-enhancing work, please visit the Your Impact page.
£6 could help us deliver a week's Telebuddies service, providing a regular phone call to check on five isolated older people living alone.
£50 could train a volunteer befriender for an isolated older person, helping to reduce loneliness and isolation in their own home.
£180 could fund a Music Therapist for a day, working to reduce anxiety in four 1:1 sessions and one group session.
Boost your fundraising, tell everyone about your challenge and spread the word about our vital work by publicising your efforts. Here are just a few tips...
Share updates and images on Twitter and Facebook @yourMHA. Tag your posts with #MHAfundraising
Share your story with a local newspaper to reach a wider audience. Need help? Get in touch with our Press Team. Email press@mha.org.uk
Inspire colleagues and get closer to your fundraising target by putting posters up in your workplace.
Spread the word and maximise your fundraising!
We've got lots of resources to help you hit your fundraising targets. To find out more, get in touch with the Fundraising Team by emailing events@mha.org.uk or calling 01332 221 641.
Gift Aid
If you're a UK tax payer you can Gift Aid your donations, making them worth 25% more to us, at no extra cost to you.
We can claim back the tax you have paid on your donation (25p for every £1 you donate) through Gift Aid.
This additional income really does make a big difference, so please don't forget to Gift Aid donations if you are a UK tax payer.
If you are a higher-rate tax payer you can also claim additional tax relief. For higher rate tax payers (paying tax at 40%) this works out as 25p for every £1 you donate and for the highest rate tax payers (paying tax at 50%) this works out as 37.5p for every £1 you donate.
Matched Funding
Some companies have a match-funding scheme which could double the amount you raise. Speak to your employer to see if you could take advantage of this.
Fundraising Online
Creating a fundraising page online can massively boost your sponsorship. Start by uploading a photo, sharing your reasons for fundraising and setting yourself a target.
A large opening donation can have an impact on the average amount the rest of your supporters donate - so ask a generous friend or family member to get things going!
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