Fundraising Hull

We rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses for fundraising donations in the Hull area. Without the assistance of community minded individuals and businesses in Hull and the surrounding area, we would not be able to support the vulnerable. We are grateful for any fundraising donations you can make.

Please email: mandyjanemcdermott@gmail.com or telephone Mandy on 07415 115306 if you would like to help or fundraise on our behalf. We would be very grateful for the charity donations. Please call in to our new Hull charity shop

Volunteering Hull – please call us on 07415 115306 if you are interested in volunteering. Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required.  So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Doing charitable work is available to all, so don’t be put off by the fact that you are unable to do some of the suggestions on this list. Some of the biggest fundraising drives have been those that take very little effort (the ice bucket challenge is a great example) but are fun and can be done by anyone regardless of physical ability.

HELP The Mental Health Charity are grateful for any fundraising you can do to assist the charity in the Hull area.

Charity Fundraising Hull area

There are many reasons that people fundraise for charities, but often, it is to raise money for a charity that has struck a personal chord. Not only do charities benefit from the money that is raised through fundraising, but the fundraiser and donors benefit from the feel-good factor that giving provides.

The top five reasons that drive people to fundraise are:

1. They want to support a particular charity
The number one reason for online fundraising is to support a particular charity close to the fundraiser’s heart: they know who they want to raise money for and they are motivated to do it.

2. They are inspired by a person or people
In memory fundraising. Whether it be a parent, child, friend, colleague or family member, a personal connection drives people to fundraise. Fundraising in memory is a big part of this motivating factor as well – people fundraise to honour someone they loved.

3. To support a cause
People care deeply about their personal passions and look for charities that support their causes. It’s not just about the charity itself – the underlying cause is what really drives people.

4. To feel good
Helping others, making a difference, and getting fit motivates fundraisers too.

5. To take part in an event
Events fundraising. Running a marathon, skydiving for the first time, or cycling the length of the UK is a great personal challenge. And if fundraisers can raise money for charity while they’re at it, even better.

There are lots of other motivations behind fundraising as well, including wanting to support local concerns, being part of a corporate group and wanting to help.

Corporate Fundraising Hull

Fundraising in the workplace can be an easy and effective way of raising funds for a charity. Fundraising is a positive experience that benefits the charity and benefits the fundraisers in the workplace. Organising a fundraising event at work can be a fun way to come together as a team. Whether you’re looking for an activity that can be done in the office, remotely, or in another workplace, our group fundraising ideas are sure to get your colleagues involved.

The benefits of a business fundraising include:

Increases visibility of the business in the local community
Enhances the businesses reputation and increases brand recognition
Provides an opportunity to network and gives exposure to different sectors
Enhances the morale of employees and encourages collaboration
Donating to charities is tax deductible
Improves public relations

Stuck for some inspiration? Here are some tried and trusted fundraising ideas that could help raise money for a cause that you care about.

FUNDRAISING IDEAS

A few fundraising ideas which maybe of interest:

Raffles or Tombola
Auction of promises
Run a marathon, 10k or smaller run. Sponsored walks are also popular
A bicycle challenge or cycling trip you have always wanted to take
Challenges that involve swimming are great for all ages and all abilities
Coffee mornings and summer fetes
Give up something you love – give up something you enjoy for a month in order to raise some money for charity
Get your pets involved – the UK is a nation of animal lovers, and as a population we love our four-legged friends. Organised a charity event for those that want to spend time with their pets and raise money for a good cause
Do an extreme challenge – raise money for a charity while at the same time as achieving one of your life goals
Organise a school event – A great way to raise money and engage with your local community is to organise a charity event with your children’s school
Donate goods to sell. Donating the proceeds and items from a house clearance raises money for your chosen charity.

How to promote a fundraising event?

Once you have found the perfect fundraising idea and planned out the day, what next? To make your event impactful, you’ll need to shout about it. Discover our top tips on how to promote your fundraiser.

Set up an online fundraising page

Setting up an online fundraising page is one of the quickest and easiest ways to both share what you’re doing, and collect donations from friends and family.

Simply set a fundraising target, add your story and details about your event, and share your page on your social media channels. Remember to add regular updates so that supporters can follow your progress.

Word of mouth

A quick way to create excitement around your fundraiser is through good old-fashioned word of mouth. Telling people about your fundraiser face-to-face can help build more empathy and connection towards your cause.

Reach out to family, friends, neighbours, colleagues, and business owners in your community. Think about other social activities you do regularly and who else you could tell. This could include gym buddies, other parents on the school run, fellow pub-goers, people at your place of worship or your book club.

Consider the best way to spread your message. It could be through a short chat, sticking up posters, handing out leaflets, sharing your fundraiser on your work’s intranet channel, or by setting up a WhatsApp group.

Share your fundraising event on social media

Social media is all about engaging with people and sharing information, making it one of the best promotional tools for your fundraiser. These platforms make it quick and easy to share fundraising stories, news and successes for free.

Here are some top tips for promoting your fundraiser on social media:

Choose the right platform(s): consider which channel is the best match for your event and target audience. For example, you can set up an events page on Facebook to share and generate interest in your fundraiser with your personal network. LinkedIn can help you reach professional audiences, while Instagram and TikTok work well for younger audiences and more visual content. Instagram also has a handy fundraising feature that allows you to add a donate button to your profile.
Research best practices: what works on one platform might not work on another, so look up tried and tested strategies for your chosen channel. This could mean learning how hashtags are used differently on each platform, adapting your tone of voice or mastering special features like reels, stories and video shorts.
Share your event: whatever the platform, you’ll want to set up an effective fundraising page or post explaining what you’re doing. Sharing any personal reasons for organising your fundraiser can also help people to connect, and lead to more sign ups and donations. Include key event details, inspiring images and a link to your fundraising page. When you’re set up, encourage others to share your event widely.
Post regularly: in the run up to your fundraising event, try to post updates at least weekly. This helps to build anticipation for your event and keep it top of mind. Change your profile picture regularly and mix up your posts with different visuals and other content about your event.

Get the local media involved with your fundraising

Publicising your fundraising event in the local media is a great way to attract support, while raising awareness of our charity. Press releases can also help you reach people who might not see your fundraising event online.

Here are some top tips on submitting a press release to the local media:

Make it impactful: start with a strong opening sentence to grab people’s attention. Be concise and include key details such as the date, venue and purpose of your fundraiser. To personalise your press release, simply fill in the sections in red and format the document to your liking.
Take a great photo: the photos you send can make or break whether your fundraising story gets coverage. Send up to 3 photos, such as action shots or posed group shots, in both portrait and landscape. It’s always good to have pictures of people as these tend to get more social media likes and engagement (for example, comments and shares). Make sure your photos are crisp, clear and with a high resolution.
Follow up: when ready, send your fundraising press release and photos to your local newspaper. You can find their contact details in the newspaper itself or on their website. If you don’t hear back right away, it’s always worth following up with a phone call to check whether they received it.

Promote your fundraiser by email

Email newsletters (e-newsletters) are another great way to tell a large number of people about your fundraiser. They allow you to go into more detail, with more space for you to share images, personal insights and announcements throughout your fundraising journey. This can help your audience feel more engaged and connected with your cause than through social media posts.

With e-newsletters, you can also build a focused mailing list of people, including friends, family, neighbours, colleagues and local businesses. This is great for keeping everyone engaged with your fundraising plans and progress before, during and after your fundraiser.

HELP The Mental Health Charity would like to thank all the Hull Fundraising donations that help us support people suffering from mental health.