Fundraise to keep families moving forward.
Get inspired, get supported, and turn your ideas into vital support for children and families facing serious illness.
Our fundraisers help us to make an enormous difference to the lives of seriously ill children and their families.
Fundraising for Momentum is a wonderful way to make a lasting difference to local families across Surrey, Sussex and London when they need support the most.
Whether you take on a personal challenge, organise an event with friends, bring your workplace together, or support us through your school or community group, every pound you raise helps us provide vital emotional and practical support to children and their families.
There’s no right or wrong way to fundraise. From bake sales and quiz nights to marathons and mountain climbs, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way with ideas, resources and encouragement.
Whether you already have a fundraising idea or are looking for inspiration, our friendly team can help you plan your activity, set up your fundraising page and access everything you need to make it a success.
By fundraising for Momentum, you’ll be joining a passionate community of supporters who are helping families create memories, find moments of joy and receive practical support through some of the toughest times imaginable.
Ideas and opportunities
We’ve got a host of sports challenge events and all the fundraising resources you’ll need to help get you started. Or why not try one of these fail safe ways to help raise funds, which are simple to do and always go down well:
Take on a sponsored challenge
Push yourself out of your comfort zone and achieve something extraordinary while raising vital funds for local families. From fun runs and half marathons to cycling events, treks and adrenaline challenges, there’s something for everyone.
Connect us with your workplace
Bringing colleagues together to support Momentum is a fantastic way to boost team spirit while making a real impact. Whether you’re choosing us as your Charity of the Year, organising employee fundraising activities or exploring strategic support opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Get your community involved
Community fundraising is at the heart of Momentum. Local clubs, faith groups, societies and community organisations help us raise both awareness and vital fund through events and activities throughout the year.
Inspire young people
Schools and nurseries play a hugely important role in supporting Momentum. From non-uniform days and sponsored challenges to creative fundraising activities, there are plenty of ways for children and young people to get involved while learning about the difference they can make.
Move for Momentum
Move for Momentum is our annual flagship fundraising event for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, held every September. Individuals, schools, community groups and workplaces choose their move and fundraise their way, helping Momentum provide vital practical and emotional support to children with cancer and their families, for as long as they need us.
Get our fundraising resources
We’ve created a range of resources to help make fundraising simple, enjoyable and successful. You’ll find posters, fundraising tips, collection guidance, sponsorship support and everything else you need to get started.
Quick start fundraising ideas
…at home.
Donate your birthday
Ask friends and family to donate to Momentum instead of buying you birthday presents.
Mow lawns for donations
Offer to mow neighbours’ lawns in return for a donation to Momentum.
Declutter and donate
Sell unwanted clothes, toys or household items on vinted or ebay and donate the money raised.
Host a games night
Invite friends or family over for games, quizzes or bingo and ask for a donation to take part.
Take on a sponsored challenge
Set yourself a personal challenge, from daily steps to giving something up, and ask people to sponsor you.
…in the workplace.
Team challenge
Choose a shared walking, cycling or fitness target and raise sponsorship as a team.
Office bake-off
Challenge colleagues to bake their best creation, with donations for tasting and voting.
Dress-down day
Invite colleagues to swap their usual workwear for something casual, colourful or themed in return for a donation.
Payroll giving
Encourage colleagues to make a regular tax-efficient donation directly through their salary.
Matched giving challenge
Ask your employer to match the money raised by staff through a challenge, event or collection.
…with your community group.
Hold a community quiz
Bring local people together for a quiz night, with entry fees and a raffle raising funds.
Make Momentum your Charity of the Year
Bring your club, society or community group together to fundraise for Momentum throughout the year.
Host a club social
Turn your next dinner, awards night, open day or social event into a fundraiser with tickets, games or a raffle.
Run a coffee morning
Serve tea, coffee and cakes at a local hall, club or community centre in return for donations.
Plan a sponsored walk
Choose an accessible local route and invite people to walk, raise sponsorship or donate to join.
…at your school or nursery.
Host a talent show
Let pupils showcase their talents and raise funds through tickets, donations or refreshments.
Plan a coin collection
Challenge classes to fill a jar, create a coin trail or compete to raise the highest total.
Run a school bake sale
Sell donated cakes and treats to pupils, families and staff during a school event.
Organise a sponsored challenge
Set pupils an age-appropriate reading, walking, skipping or activity challenge.
Choose Momentum as your Charity of the Year
Bring your whole school community together with fundraising activities throughout the year to support local families.
Every pound makes a difference
The money you raise helps Momentum continue to support families whose lives have been turned upside down by childhood cancer, a life-challenging condition, or bereavement. Together, we can ensure families receive the emotional and practical support they need, when they need it most.
Ready to get started?
We’d love to hear about your fundraising plans, no matter how big or small. Get in touch with our fundraising team today and let’s make a difference together.
Resources to support your fundraising
We’ve created a range of resources to make fundraising simple, enjoyable and successful. You’ll find fundraising tips, posters, sponsorship support, collection guidance and other useful materials to help your group get started.
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