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A guide to fundraising

Thank you so much for beginning your fundraising journey for Dementia UK. We’re here to help you achieve your fundraising goals so that you can make a real difference for families facing dementia.

Let’s get started

1. Choose your fundraising idea

Think about your hobbies and what you enjoy doing. Why not chat to your family, friends and colleagues to see if they would be happy to get involved too? Find inspiration from our fundraising ideas and start planning your event.

2. Set up your JustGiving page

The easiest way to start fundraising is to set up an online JustGiving page. You can personalise your page to explain why you’re fundraising for families facing dementia, easily share it with everyone you know, and keep track of your donations.  See our tips on making the most of your online fundraising page.

Set up an online JustGiving page

3. Let us know your plans

Fill out our online registration form to get your free fundraising pack and Dementia UK t-shirt. Once you’ve registered with us, we’ll be here to make sure you have everything you need to make your fundraising a success.

These are just some of the ways we can support you:

  • We can offer expert advice on how to get the most out of your fundraiser and boost donations
  • We can send you a variety of fundraising resources to show that you’re supporting Dementia UK at your fundraiser
  • We also have a range of digital fundraising resources that you can download to spread awareness of your event

If you’ve got any questions or need some extra support, call us on 0300 365 5500 – we’re here to help.

Supporter Zoe and her husband

“Just have a go. If you're doing it with friends, everyone mucks in and if things don't run perfectly, it doesn't matter!”

Zoe, who organised a Summer Charity Bash for Dementia UK

The impact of your fundraising

Every penny donated to your fundraiser will make a huge difference to families facing dementia. Each donation, no matter how big or small, will help you reach your target. See the impact that your fundraising target could make:
  • £ 250

    could fund a new Admiral Nurse

    to run a full day of face-to-face appointments for families affected by young onset dementia (where symptoms develop under the age of 65).

  • £ 557

    could pay for two Admiral Nurses

    to answer calls on our Helpline on a Sunday, when other dementia services are closed.

  • £ 1251

    could fund a new Admiral Nurse

    for a whole week to support a community where people are struggling to access an local dementia services.