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We use donations to make St Christopher’s homes special places where young people can create memories that will stay with them for a lifetime. We know it will be different than living with a family, but we can still make it memorable with your support. So, as well as teaching the obvious, like cooking and budgeting, we also spend time on creative activities thanks to the funds we raise.

Your fundraising today could give young people the opportunities and experiences they need to build a brighter future.

For tips and advice on how to fundraise for us download our Supporter Pack here!

Our guide is full of great fundraising ideas and resources to help you throughout your fundraising journey.

We are keen to collaborate with individuals & organisations to make a genuine impact and drive social change to support children and young people in care. Everything you, your friends, family, and colleagues raise will support us to create brighter futures and we’ll be here to help you every step of the way!

Consider running the Royal Parks Half Marathon for us – October 2025 

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Decide how you will fundraise for us

Pick an idea from our Supporter Pack, or try something entirely new

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Set a fundraising goal

It’s a great way to get motivated and will encourage your family, friends and colleagues to help you reach your target

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Create a fundraising page

Set up a fundraising page on Just Giving – it’s the easiest way for people to support you and the funds come directly to us

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Tell us what you’re up to

Email fundraising@stchris.org.uk or give us a call on 0208 780 7800 or connect with us on our social channels

Fundraising ideas

Why not get your friends, family and colleagues together to fundraise for St Christopher’s? Here are some ideas to get you started.

From home

Bake off

We love a bake-off at St Christopher’s! Get your colleagues or classmates to put their cooking skills to the test and charge a donation for every sweet treat sold.

From home

Host a raffle

Our supporters have held raffles for St Christopher’s at their Christmas parties or online. Ask your colleagues, friends and local businesses to donate prizes.

From home

Facebook Fundraiser

If you have a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary coming up, why not set up a Facebook Fundraiser? If you can’t meet up with friends and family to celebrate, you can ask them to support your fundraiser instead.

Who's fundraising?

Find out who is raising money for St Christopher's.

We did it!

London to Brighton walk

Irina and Tameisha wanted to push themselves to raise money for children in care, so they walked from London to Brighton. They raised £461, which they loaded onto vouchers for young people to spend on what they want.
Amount raised £461
We did it!

Lands’ End to John O’Groats

Bert O'Donoghue and friends walked more than 874 miles, the equivalent distance of Lands’ End to John O'Groats, in teams of six over a four week period to raise money for St Christopher’s.
Amount raised £920
We did it!

Ryley climbs Wrekin

Ryley from Shropshire challenged himself to climb The Wrekin (a hill in east Shropshire) 50 times in three months. He raised more than £1,000 for children and young people at St Christopher’s.
Amount raised £1,000

Do you need to submit your donation?

Well done! You did it! If you didn’t set up a fundraising page then you can submit your funds using the link below.

Donate here

Our fundraising promise

Your donations are vital to us. St Christopher’s promise to our donors and the public is to ensure our fundraising is legal, open, honest and respectful.

We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator and committed to fundraising standards set out in the Code of Fundraising Practice. Read more below or visit the Fundraising Regulator website for full details.

 

We will commit to high standards
  • We will adhere to the Fundraising Code of Practice.
  • We will monitor fundraisers, volunteers and third parties working with us to raise funds, to ensure that they comply with the Code of Fundraising Practice and with this Promise.
  • We will comply with the law as it applies to charities and fundraising.
  • We will display the Fundraising Regulator badge on our fundraising material to show we are committed to good practice.
We will be clear, honest and open
  • We will tell the truth and we will not exaggerate.
  • We will do what we say we are going to do with donations we receive.
  • We will be clear about who we are and what we do.
  • We will give a clear explanation of how you can make a gift and change a regular donation.
  • Where we ask a third party to fundraise on our behalf, we will make this relationship and the financial arrangement transparent.
  • We will be able to explain our fundraising costs and show how they are in the best interests of our cause if challenged.
  • We will ensure our complaints process is clear and easily accessible.
  • We will provide clear and evidence based reasons for our decisions on complaints.
We will be respectful
  • We will respect your rights and privacy.
  • We will not put undue pressure on you to make a gift. If you do not want to give or wish to cease giving, we will respect your decision.
  • We will have a procedure for dealing with people in vulnerable circumstances and it will be available on request.
  • Where the law requires, we will get your consent before we contact you to fundraise.
  • If you tell us that you don’t want us to contact you in a particular way we will not do so. We will work with the Telephone, Mail and Fundraising Preference Services to ensure that those who choose not to receive specific types of communication don’t have to.
We will be fair and reasonable
  • We will treat donors and the public fairly, showing sensitivity and adapting our approach depending on your needs.
  • We will take care not to use any images or words that intentionally cause distress or anxiety.
  • We will take care not to cause nuisance or disruption to the public.
We will be accountable and responsible
  • We will manage our resources responsibly and consider the impact of our fundraising on our donors, supporters and the wider public.
  • If you are unhappy with anything we’ve done whilst fundraising, you can contact us to make a complaint. We will listen to feedback and respond appropriately to compliments and criticism we receive.
  • We will have a complaints procedure, a copy of which will be available on our website or available on request.
  • Our complaints procedure will let you know how to contact the Fundraising Regulator in the event that you feel our response is unsatisfactory.
  • We will monitor and record the number of complaints we receive each year and share this data with the Fundraising Regulator on request.

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