Fundraising ideas and support
Fundraising advice, hints and tips, and all you need to know to help you reach your March in March target!
Fundraising hints and tips
1. Update your fundraising page
A page was automatically set up for you when you registered for March in March. Personalising your page by adding a photo, your personal reasons for taking part and keeping your supporters up to date with you progress are proven ways to increase donations.
2. Shout about it
Let everyone know you’re taking part, use the handy social icons on your fundraising page to make sharing it easy. Tell your supporters how their donations will help us provide our life-changing mental health treatment for veterans.
3. The more the merrier
Encourage your friends, family or even work colleagues to sign up to do March in March with you. You can create a team online that will show your combined fundraising efforts.
4. Matched funding
Ask your employer if they’ll match the funds you raise or make a donation.
5. Additional fundraising ideas
We know that asking for donations can often be hard so why not visit the fundraising ideas section of our website where you can download some fantastic guides to make the most of your March in March fundraising. From holding a Quiz to organising a Bake Sale, there really is something for everyone!
Last but not least, don’t forget to thank all those who sponsor you!
£4 could provide art materials for a veteran
£24 could pay for a veteran to attend a Peer Support group meeting
£30 could fund a veteran's call to our 24-hour Helpline
£58 could allow a veteran's family members to use our Family Support Service
£82 could fund a 1:1 session with an occupational therapist
£120 could pay for a veteran to have an appointment with a psychological therapist.
BE SOCIAL
Social media is a great way to let everyone know you’re taking part in March in March so they can support you.
Why not:
- Share your online sponsorship page to encourage donations.
- Make a film. Post a video of yourself training or on your actual March in March.
- Join the Team Combat Stress Facebook group for help, advice and inspiration.
- Share your achievements by downloading your achievement badges from our Resources and Rewards page. Share them on social media so everyone can see what you’ve achieved. It might encourage others to get involved too!
- Wear it loud and proud! Once you’ve done the miles and got the medal, share a photo of you wearing it on social media so everyone can see what you’ve achieved.
- Share your story by sending us your March in March photos or video - marchinmarch@combatstress.org.uk.
