Fundraise
Start planning your own event or challenge for MHA. Every pound you raise helps older people feel supported, connected and valued.
Do your own fundraising
From coffee mornings and quizzes to sponsored walks and personal challenges, fundraising is a brilliant way to support older people and bring your community together.
Choose something you’ll enjoy, set your goal, and we’ll help you every step of the way.
The Second Cup
Loneliness affects around one million older people in the UK, often hidden behind quiet, everyday routines.
Our Second Cup appeal highlights how a simple moment of connection, like sharing a cup of tea, can make a real difference.
Help us end loneliness
No one should grow old without someone to talk to. Our befriending volunteers bring conversation, comfort and connection to isolated older people.
Get involved
Take on an unforgettable challenge or support one of our appeals and help raise essential funds so people can live later life well. From runs and skydives to community events and campaigns, there are so many ways to get involved, with MHA supporting you every step of the way.
Host a Communi-tea Party
Use the power of tea to bring ‘tea-gether’ communities across the UK. Gather together and host an MHA Communi-tea party, to raise awareness and funds for MHA.
MHA Sunday 2026
A special opportunity to come together in celebration of the life-enhancing work of MHA, to give thanks and raise vital funds for our charitable services.
Enter the Great North Run
Join Team MHA at the Great North Run in September to raise funds and awareness of MHA Communities.
Find your own race
Want to support MHA? Why not raise sponsorship by taking part in a local race?
Skydive
Whether you’re seeking an adrenaline rush or simply want to challenge your biggest fear, why not take part in a charity skydive for MHA?
I didn’t realise how lonely I’d become until I started coming to my local MHA Communities group. Now I’ve got people to talk to, things to look forward to, and I feel like myself again.
Older person supported by MHA
It’s the little things that mean the most. A friendly face, a proper chat, a laugh over a cup of tea. It makes such a difference.
Older person supported by MHA
MHA helped me feel connected again after losing my partner. The support and friendships I’ve found here mean the world to me.
Older person supported by MHA
I’ve made friends again. I didn’t think that would happen at my age, but it has, and it’s made my world bigger.
Older person supported by MHA
It’s such a relief knowing my mum isn’t alone. She’s supported, included, and she has people around her who genuinely care.
Daughter of a resident
Since joining the community group, my aunt has something to look forward to. It’s helped her confidence and her wellbeing.
Loved one