Getting Started

Before you begin, we would really recommend setting up a fundraising page on JustGiving or Virgin Money Giving. It doesn’t take long and is the easiest way to let people know you are fundraising for us, to collect donations or sponsorship and to get the money to us!

Just make sure when you create your fundraising you select the charity ‘Mind in Bexley’ to ensure funds go directly to us.

Top tips on setting up your page:

  • Make it personal – State why you have decided to support our charity. Tell your story, add photos. Keep it up to date, take people through your fundraising journey.
  • Share – Let everyone know about your fundraising! Email your contacts, ask them to share your link, include on Facebook and Twitter and include on your website if you have one.
  • Say thank you – write a personal ‘thank you’ that will automatically be sent to everyone when they donate

Raising Money

Not sure how to raise money? Do your research! See some fundraising ideas below or check out our Events and Challenges page for further ideas.

Talk about why you are doing it – When people know the purpose of raising money for us the more they will be likely to support you in your fundraising journey

Make a plan – Decide what you are going to do, your fundraising target and when you are going to do it.

Get in touch with us – Would you like support with your fundraising? Get in touch with our fundraiser

Fundraising Ideas

  • Events or challenges
  • Hold a cake sale
  • Afternoon tea
  • Bag packing for a local supermarket
  • Do something new e.g. swimming
  • Give something up e.g chocolate
  • Quiz night
  • Fancy dress party
  • Fashion show
  • Get others involved e.g. dress down day

What resources are there to help me?

Our fundraiser Laura Burke will be on hand to support you with whatever you need.

We also have numerous resources available to support you with your fundraising this includes collection tins, stickers, pens, posters. We can also supply Mind in Bexley running vests.

We can also provide leaflets to give out to the public or put on public noticeboards (with permission) which could help spread the word about our services available.

Contact us about your fundraising

Please email fundraising@mindinbexley.org.uk