Whether you're a first time fundraiser or an experienced WAY supporter, you can find lots of useful information on how to plan and run your own fundraising event.
Choose your activity
From running in a marathon to dragon boat racing, WAY supporters are doing some incredible things in the name of raising funds for WAY. If you need some inspiration? Browse our fundraising section and get inspired.
Need support? Download our fundraising pack or get in touch with us...
Set up your fundraising page
If you’re considering taking part in a sponsored event, please set up your page on Justgiving.com choosing WAY as your chosen charity.
Let us know
Once you know what you're going to do, please let us know at fundraising@widowedandyoung.org.uk. WAY can support you through your fundraising journey, offering help with promoting your event and sending useful resources that you may need.
Promote your Fundraising!
Tell your friends, family and colleagues what you’re up to and share your fundraising page on social media, along with photos and videos showing your progress. Tweet us @widowedandyoung, visit us on Facebook and Instagram and don't forget to tag us!
Keep things safe and legal
It's your responsibility to ensure your fundraising event runs safely and legally. We can't accept liability for accidents or damage, even when that activity is run to raise money for WAY Widowed and Young. Read More
Pay-in your funds
Any fundraising you can do for us is very much appreciated, and if you have cash or cheque collections/ donations then the easiest way by far to get that money to us is to pay it directly into the WAY Widowed and Young’s CAF Bank account at any Post Office branch, as well as over the counter at HSBC or RBS branches using the details and reference as below;
Account name: WAY Widowed and Young
Sorting Code: 40-52-40
Account Number: 00030007
Please quote your reference: WAY, plus your name, so the team know it’s you.
Please note; Guidance from the Fundraising Regulator and the Charity Commission, advises that the banking charitable funds into a personal account is not considered best practice due to risks regarding transparency, accountability, and tax.
Please contact us if you need any help or support to pay in funds