Your fundraiser could help change lives

Every cake baked, craft kit sold or mile hiked can raise funds that make a real difference to people’s mental health and wellbeing.

By choosing to fundraise for Bradford District and Craven Mind you’re helping us to provide our free mental health support for people of all-ages, where and when they need it most.

For every £1 donated or raised, 90p is spent directly on delivering services and support for people across Bradford District and Craven.

 

Your Steps to Set Up a Fundraiser

1. Choose Your Idea
Start by deciding what kind of fundraiser you’d like to run. Need inspiration? We’ve got plenty of ideas to spark your creativity. Don’t worry if you haven’t figured out every detail—that’s what we’re here for.

2. Get Support Every Step of the Way
We’ll help you make your fundraiser a success. For help with setting up your page on JustGiving to providing logos, banners, collection tins, t-shirts, and leaflets about our mental health services—we’ve got you covered.

3. Connect With Us
Our friendly team is ready to support you. Email us at:
community@mindinbradford.org.uk

Need some inspiration?

Whether you’re planning a big event or something small and meaningful, there’s a way for everyone to get involved.

Host a bake sale

Host a coffee morning or a sweet and sour bake sale, dust off your apron and find your inner Mary Berry!

Host a quiz

Team up with a local pub or café and host a quiz or games night in aid of mental health. Fun, friends and fundraising all in one.

Get creative

Doing crafts can help you feel better and connect with others. It’s also a great way to raise awareness and money. Host a craft session or sell your handmade creations.

Grow a beard or shave it off

Shave your hair or grow a beard or moustache! Get sponsored and share your journey along the way to raise money towards better mental health support for all.

Celebrate for a cause

Turn any celebration into support from birthdays to themed parties and raise funds and awareness for mental health. 

Take on a physical challenge

Challenge yourself to an active fundraiser, you could run, walk, hike, swim, cycle or rock climb! Take part in an organised event like Tough Mudder or set up your own individual challenge.

More ideas to explore

Here are some extra ideas great for everyone whether you want to fundraise at school, in the office or with friends.

Fundraise at school or college

Organise non-uniform days, kindness challenges or fun classroom competitions. Check out these great ideas to raise awareness and start conversations about mental health.

School fundraising

Fundraise at work

From bake-offs to mindful lunches, there are plenty of simple ways to raise funds together. Try a dress-down day, team challenge or bring your dog/cat to work day.

Fundraise with friends

Bring people together by organising your own event. It could be a raffle, art event or a local festival. Fundraising with friends, family and neighbours helps build a connected and caring community.

A to Z Guide

Big or small, every event counts. Check out our A to Z guide for even more ideas on how you could fundraise. From afternoon teas to quiz nights, your efforts will help support people in Bradford District and Craven.

A to Z Guide

Our fundraisers in action

Your support makes an impact

Our work supporting local people with their mental health and wellbeing is only possible because of you. Thank you for helping us make a difference across Bradford District and Craven.

Last year thanks to our amazing supporters we were able to provide support to 18,541 people with their mental health and wellbeing, including:

  • 28,545 visits to our websites for online information
  • 11,618 calls and live chats to our Guide-Line helpline
  • 7, 303 crisis support sessions through Safe Spaces
  • 3,516 sessions of 1:1 support in GP practices
  • 3,112 attendances in our Wellbeing and Recovery Groups

Mental health support for you

Adults and Older Adults

We offer a wide range of mental health and wellbeing services for adults and older adults.
 

Adults services

Children and Young People

We have dedicated mental health and wellbeing services for children and young people.
 

Children & Young People services

Local support

Find mental health information, advice and support in Bradford District and Craven.
 

Local services

Help us to ensure no one struggles with their mental health alone.

By choosing to fundraise for us you’re helping to fund vital mental health support for adults, children and young people across Bradford District and Craven.

community@mindinbradford.org.uk

 

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