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.
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.
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.
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
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.
