How to start fundraising with Bipolar UK
Not sure where to begin?
The Bipolar UK team is here to support you every step of the way…
For anyone considering fundraising for Bipolar UK, I would tell them to go for it! The whole team from Bipolar UK has been amazing and super supportive, keeping in touch the whole time.
Nicky
Stories from our community
Hear from our fundraisers
Read first-person stories from our runners, cyclists, trekkers and event organisers.
Read here
What will Bipolar UK do with the money I raise?
We promise to use every single penny you raise to help make the world a better place for people living with bipolar, and their families. Your fundraising helps us to be there for the one million people living with bipolar in the UK, and their loved ones. We are proud to:
- Provide free peer support services and resources to help people understand bipolar better
- Support and lead bipolar research to improve lives
- Campaign for meaningful change in healthcare and welfare
- Run workplace training to help employers understand bipolar
- Host self-management courses to empower people through psychoeducation
What fundraising activities can I do?
There are lots of different activities you can do to fundraise for Bipolar UK:
- Runs include 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons, marathons, mud runs and inflatable obstacle challenges
- Adventures range from a two-day walk in Snowdonia and a three-peak challenge in Yorkshire, to a seven-day trek across the Sahara
Fundraising events you can organise include:
- Bake sale
- Barn dance
- Bingo evening
- Car boot sale
- Charity dinner
- Coffee morning
- Fete stall
- Golf day
- Quiz night
Where can I find upcoming fundraising events?
You can search for our top picks of upcoming fundraising activities – runs, treks, bike rides and challenges here
How can I set up a fundraising page?
- To set up a fundraising page:
- Choose an online platform – we recommend JustGiving and Enthuse
- Follow the steps to create an account
- Build your page by telling your story, setting a realistic target amount you’re planning to raise and uploading a photo or video
- Send the link with your family, friends and colleagues and share it on social media to encourage donations
- Post regular updates about the progress of your fundraising journey
- Thank people for their donations
How can I get fundraising support from someone at Bipolar UK?
Our dedicated fundraising team is on hand to answer your questions and offer advice. They can support your fundraising journey by:
- Helping you find the right fundraising event
- Supporting your sign-up process
- Helping you set up an online fundraising page
- Ordering your official Bipolar UK running vest or T-shirt
- Providing resources for your cheerleading squad
- Celebrating your success to help inspire future fundraisers
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Each year Bipolar UK holds its annual conference and activities to raise awareness and raise funds to celebrate World Bipolar Day, on 30 March.
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We are grateful for every single donation – big and small – to our fundraising appeals. The funds raised helps us to provide free peer support services to people affected by bipolar, and to support and lead research and campaign for change.
You can see all our current and past appeals here
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Leaving Bipolar UK a gift in your will ensures that future generations of people affected by bipolar will continue to be supported.
You can find more details here
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Donating to Bipolar UK in memory of someone is a special way to honour a loved one – and to help more people affected by bipolar to get support.
You can find more details here
