Everything you need to get started with fundraising – from practical advice to helpful tips, all in one place.
Got a question about fundraising? You’re in the right place.
Find answers, tips and guidance to help you plan your activity with confidence – and if you’re unsure, our team is here to help.
Here you’ll find answers, tips and guidance to help you plan your activity with confidence. And if you’re unsure about anything, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
The easiest way to get started is to tell us about your plans using our short form and create your fundraising pack. We’ll then support you with advice, ideas and resources to help make your fundraising a success.
We ask that you register your fundraising activity with us so we can support you properly and make sure everything runs smoothly.
You can fundraise in lots of ways – from bake sales and quiz nights to personal challenges and workplace events.
The easiest way is to set up an online fundraising page, such as JustGiving. You can also collect cash donations during your event. When you create your fundraising pack, you will be provided with a printable sponsorship form to help you with this. We can also send you collection tins or buckets to support you.
If you’re using an online fundraising page like JustGiving, donations will come directly to Barts Charity. If you’ve collected cash or offline donations, you can pay these in online after your event using our donate page.
We have several other ways to make your donation:
Gift Aid allows us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated – at no extra cost to your supporters. If your donors are UK taxpayers, it’s a simple way to increase the impact of their donation.
Yes – we can provide downloadable materials such as posters, bunting and other resources to help you plan and promote your event.
Please contact us before using our logo so we can make sure it’s used correctly and provide the right version.
Share your fundraising page with friends, family and colleagues, post on social media and ask your workplace or community to support you.
While we’re not able to promote individual fundraising events on your behalf, we’re always here to support you with ideas and tips to help you spread the word.
From time to time, we may share supporter stories on our website or social media – if you’re happy for us to do so, just let us know.
If you’re taking part in an organised event, like the London Marathon, the event organisers will make sure everything is safe and meets legal requirements.
If you’re planning your own fundraiser, it’s important to make sure your activity is safe for everyone involved and follows the relevant guidelines. We recommend carrying out a simple risk assessment and checking any rules that may apply to your event.
Please note that Barts Charity cannot take responsibility for your activity, and your event will not be covered by our insurance.
You can find helpful guidance on fundraising rules, public events, insurance and more at the Fundraising Regulator and other official sources.
Raffles and lotteries are subject to rules and regulations. Please check the latest guidance before organising one.
Yes – if you’re serving food, you should clearly label ingredients and allergens to keep everyone safe.
If you’ve already secured your own place in an event, you can still fundraise for Barts Charity — just tell us about your plans so we can support you.
If you’re looking for a place in an event, get in touch and we can let you know about upcoming opportunities.
For your own place, there’s no minimum fundraising target – every pound you raise makes a difference.
If you’re taking part in a charity place event, we’ll let you know the fundraising target when you sign up.
Yes – we’ll support you every step of the way with fundraising advice, tips and resources to help you reach your goal.
Yes – setting up an online fundraising page like JustGiving is the easiest way to collect donations and share your challenge with friends and family.
You can take on anything from running, cycling and walking events to your own personal challenge. Whether it’s a marathon or a 5k, every effort counts.
Yes – many staff choose to fundraise at work, whether that’s through bake sales, team challenges or department events. You may need to check with your department or site lead before organising your activity.
Yes – you may be able to fundraise for a specific ward or service, in line with our Special Purpose Fund guidelines. Our team can help you set this up.
However, fundraising for Barts Charity’s general funds means your support can go further – helping us respond to urgent needs and make the biggest possible difference across our hospitals.
In most cases, you’ll need to get approval from your manager or relevant department before holding an event on-site. We recommend checking guidance within your hospital.
You may be able to share your fundraiser through internal channels, depending on your Trust’s guidelines. Check with your communications team or manager.
Yes – we can provide advice, ideas and fundraising materials to help you plan and promote your activity. Create a fundraising pack to let us know about your plans.
All funds raised for Barts Charity must be used in line with our charitable objectives and policies.
If you’re fundraising for a specific ward or service, funds will be allocated through the appropriate Special Purpose Fund and spent in line with our guidelines and approval processes.
This helps ensure that all charitable funding is used safely, fairly and in the best interests of patients, families and NHS staff.
You’ve got everything you need to get started — now tell us your plans and we’ll support you every step of the way.
We’re here to help - whether you need advice, ideas or support with your fundraising. Email us or call us on 0207 618 1720.
Whether you're a brilliant baker, a musical maestro or a quiz queen, make the most of your skills and interests to inspire your fundraising.
After you’ve taken care of your loved ones, pledging a gift is a life-affirming and positive commitment to supporting future generations.
Your support means we can fund more projects that make a real difference - from enhancing patient care to researching new treatments. Every penny you raise helps to transform lives.
