Summer of Swans

Welcome to our Summer of Swans fundraising challenge!

This summer, we’re thrilled to be launching a swan-related summer fundraising challenge together with WAY Widowed and Young volunteer Griffyn.

You can get involved by sponsoring a swan, making your own swan or simply making a donation.

Can you help be part of our Summer of Swans? Find out how…

How it works

This summer, we’re thrilled to be flocking together for a swan-related summer fundraising challenge, thanks to WAY Widowed and Young volunteer Griffyn.

Read Griffyn's updates

Read regular updates on how Griffyn is getting on with the summer of swans challenge.

Sponsor a swan

As part of WAY’s Summer of Swans fundraising challenge, you can donate £2 or more to sponsor a swan and support young widowed people across the UK to heal, connect, grow and find the support they need.

Download full instructions

Download Griffyn’s step-by-step guide on creating your own origami swan to take part in the Summer of Swans fundraising challenge.

Make a donation

Let’s come together and make this summer unforgettable. Join us for the Summer of Swans and help raise funds and awareness for WAY Widowed and Young.

Summer Swans Video Guide

Watch Griffyn’s step-by-step guide on creating your own origami swan to take part in the Summer of Swans fundraising challenge.

Read Griffyn’s story

We ask WAY volunteer Griffyn what inspired him to make 1,000 origami swans to help raise funds to support young widowed people…

Swan song: our photo competition

This summer, to dovetail with our Summer of Swans fundraising challenge, we’re really pleased to launch a photo competition for WAY Widowed and Young’s members.

Make your own swan

As part of WAY’s Summer of Swans fundraising challenge, you can make your own origami swan and share pictures online and/or send your swan(s) to us. You can even set yourself your own target number of swans for the month and raise money yourself, if you prefer!