Fundraising

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Day in and day out, we're continuing to help people with mental health problems. But we couldn't do it without the funds raised by our amazing supporters. Why not set up your own event - it could be the best fun you've had all year!

Money raised by our wonderful supporters directly helps us reach more people and some of our projects are entirely funded by fundraising. So we rely greatly on your generosity and support.

We are affiliated to national Mind but are a separate charity so any funds donated to Mind will not come to us. Please support us, your local mental health charity - West Sussex Mind.

There are so many ways to raise money, as an individual, with colleagues or as part of a group - the only limit is your imagination! See below for some ideas.

If you've already made up your mind about how to fundraise, please register your event with us so we can support you all the way.

The one-to-one support I had was really helpful because it made me feel that someone cared and that I was being listened to.

Rachel, Worthing

Business fundraising: how your workplace and colleagues can support our charity - and raise awareness about mental health at work

There are many ways your business can fundraise to help local people with mental health problems. That could be putting on your own activity, taking part in an organised event, through sponsorship or choosing us as your charity of the year

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Join the schools, colleges and nurseries who get so much out of supporting us

If you are a school, nursery or college, there are lots of ways you can raise funds to support us

Fundraising ideas

There are plenty of ways to raise money and get everyone involved. Here are some popular ideas:

Auctions and raffles
These can be very effective at raising money - and easy to do online versions too. You will find many local businesses who are happy to donate prizes too. Ask our community fundraising team about this.

Quiz nights
Question 1: What's a fun way to get people together and raise money for West Sussex Mind at the same time? Answer: Have a quiz night! They are simple to organise.

Gaming night
Get your friends over - or do online - and get gaming. There are several ways to raise money while gaming. Find out more here.

Cake sales and coffee mornings
Who doesn't enjoy a slice of cake? These are simple and a great way to get people together.

Birthday donations
Ask your friends and family to make a donation to West Sussex Mind this year instead of buying you a present. You can set up a birthday donations page through our fundraising platform here.

Sponsored slim/run/cycle/head shave...
Pick your challenge or event and ask everyone to support you. You can set up a fundraising page for it too here.

In a group, club or team? Maybe you could...
Hold a family fun day
Put on a quiz
Hold a charity football match
Have a sponsored zumbathon or boot camp
Take part in the Brighton Marathon or 10k
Put on a charity golf day.

Join one of West Sussex Mind's events
Take part in Wear it Blue, held during Mental Health Awareness Week in May
Join our Mental Elf 5k Fun Run and Walk in Worthing at the end of November.
Check with our Community Fundraising team about other West Sussex Mind events and opportunities.

Want to discuss your fundraising ideas?
Why not contact our community fundraising team at fundraising@westsussexmind.org - we'd love to hear from you.

Opportunities to get involved

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Wear It Blue for West Sussex Mind 2024

This Mental Health Awareness Week, 13-19 May, take part in Wear It Blue Increase awareness of mental health and help us raise funds to support local people

Skydive for West Sussex Mind!

Make a memory that will last a lifetime - sign up for our skydive

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Register your event

Please complete this form to register your fundraising event. Thanks for your support

Donate monthly

Thank you, you're amazing! Your regular support will help us be there all year round

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Play our weekly lottery

You can play for just £1 per week and 50p of every £1 will go towards helping us support people with mental health issues. What's more, you'll be in with a chance of winning £25,000!

Request your free will today

Have your will created for free. There's no obligation to leave West Sussex Mind a legacy but if you choose to, you'll help us be there for future generations

Fundraise through gaming

Whether you play Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo or on PC, you can fundraise for West Sussex Mind in a wide variety of ways and have fun gaming at the same time

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Challenge events

Run, cycle, climb or cycle - choose your challenge. The money you raise will help someone with a mental health problem

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Our fundraising standards promise

We are members of the Fundraising Regulator and we will ensure our fundraising is ethical, open and responsible

Fundraising

Business fundraising: how your workplace and colleagues can support our charity - and raise awareness about mental health at work