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As a charity whose focus is supporting local children with cancer and other life-challenging illnesses, we’re a great fit for schools to get behind. Every pupil, parent and staff member will play a part in helping us to keep a family moving forward.
How you can help us
There are lots of ways that your school can help support the work we do, and every penny raised will make a real difference to the lives of hundreds of children every year.
Whether your school is brand new to our charity, or if you’ve supported us before, choosing us as your Charity of the Year means a full year of fundraising, campaigning and learning; together we can help local families with seriously ill children and, at the same time, educate pupils to help bust myths and open up the dialogue around childhood cancer in an age-appropriate way.
Every September, schools across London, Surrey and Sussex come together for Move for Momentum, our Childhood Cancer Awareness Month campaign, helping children facing cancer and their families know they never face it alone.
Every year, around 1,900 children in the UK are diagnosed with cancer. Move for Momentum invites your school community to take on our flexible 1,900-second challenge, showing support through movement in a way that fits around your school day. Whether you dedicate a PE lesson, organise a whole-school Move-a-Thon or enjoy a week of active challenges, every move raises vital funds and awareness. Along the way, pupils can learn about childhood cancer in an age-appropriate way, build empathy, and discover how small actions can make a big difference to local families.
If your school would like to take part, subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates and resources, or contact us at fundraising@momentumcharity.org to find out how you can get involved.
Whether it’s a cake sale, your Christmas jumper day or our infamous Smarties tube challenge – where pupils ask their friends and family to help them fill up a Smarties tube with 20p or £1 coins – we have tonnes of fundraising ideas perfect for classmates to get involved with.
Pyjama days are a great way to have loads or fun and support Momentum. We have lots of new resources (posters, parent communications, fundraising resources) available to help you set up the day here
How we can help you
You’ll get a dedicated account manager who will be on hand to help bring our charity to life in your school. They’ll do whatever they can to inspire you and will be there to support your fundraising every step of the way.
“We couldn’t think of a better charity! We have loved supporting Momentum this year, from chocolate competitions, to assemblies and lots in between! The children, parents and staff have loved doing our little bit to support children and their families.”
