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Fundraise for us

There’s no limit to how you can raise money for MHA. If you need some help finding your perfect fundraiser, we have a range of ideas to suit everyone. Whatever you do, we’ll be there to support you to reach your fundraising goal.

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1.4 million older people in the UK are often lonely. Together, we can help to tackle this.

From fundraising inspiration to learning more about the impact you can make, our fundraising pack has everything you need to get started on your fundraising journey!

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Together, we can help people to live later life well

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Chaplaincy

Our dedicated chaplains provide one-to-one support, a sense of comfort and a listening ear to everyone who needs it in our care homes and retirement communities.

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Meaningful activities

Initiatives such as reminiscence tools and robotic pets are helping residents living with dementia to engage with meaningful activities, supporting their cognitive stimulation.

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Music therapy

We offer one-to-one and group music therapy sessions to people living with dementia to help ease their symptoms and enrich lives.

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Social groups & befriending

We're helping people in later life to maintain their independence by connecting them with like-minded people in their local community through social groups and friendship.

Fundraising ideas for your charity event

24hr livestream

Whether you’re a gaming fanatic or want to showcase your talent, a live stream is a great way to get your on and offline community involved in fundraising. 

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Bake sale

Muffin compares to a good bake sale. Make cake, biscuits whatever you fancy, don’t be scared to take a whisk!

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Car wash

Get friends and family involved and wash cars in your local community, at your local MHA care home, retirement living scheme or a community centre. You never know who you might meet!

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In memory

Get together with friends and family and organise what feels right to celebrate your mum, dad, granny, grandad, aunt, uncle or loved one in their loving memory. A special service, charity football match, or something related to their hobbies.

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Dog walk

Get your furry friends involved and join others on a sponsored dog walk. Whether it’s a brisk walk or a lengthy stride, you and your much-loved pets could positively change the way later life is lived. 

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Sponsored sports

Get a sweat on, raise money and get fit! A couch to 5k run, a 24 hour swimathon, Lands End to John O’Groats cycle or a sponsored egg and spoon race around the park. Any sporting event you can think of can be sponsored to raise funds for MHA.

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Talent show

Tell jokes, sing, or play the water glasses whatever you and your friends, family or colleagues talents, showcase them and charge for tickets and refreshments.

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Quiz night

Begin the Countdown to fun! Get competitive with friends and family for charity.

How your fundraising money helps

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£25

Could help us to match a befriender with a socially isolated older person, providing them with weekly telephone calls, friendship and support.

£30

Could help us to host an online dance class for the most isolated in the community.

Robotic pet

£100

Could help to fund a robotic pet to provide reassurance, happiness and comfort every day for an older person living with dementia.

Your impact

Fundraising blog

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Residents and staff at MHA Weston and Queensway cycle to Blackpool and raise more than £400
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Residents and staff at MHA Weston and Queensway cycle to Blackpool and raise more than £400

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MHA Greenways rallies in community support and manages to raise over £1400 from quiz night
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MHA Greenways rallies in community support and manages to raise over £1400 from quiz night

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MHA The Fairways hosts Autumn fayre with special visitors and raises more than £350
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MHA The Fairways hosts Autumn fayre with special visitors and raises more than £350