Fundraise for us
By fundraising for us you can help make sure students and researchers with brilliant ideas can turn them into reality.
From sponsored fun runs, to completing lifetime challenges or hosting bake sales - every bit of money you raise is helping turn pioneering research into life-changing solutions and ensuring young peoples futures are not held back by their circumstances.
Remember, whether your fundraising target is £50 or £1,000, you’re making a real difference.
I want to Fundraise for Birmingham
Meet the students who are able fulfil their dreams of study thanks to fundraisers like you, and the researchers whose work will benefit people around the world because of the support and generosity of our alumni community.
Your seven simple steps to start fundraising
- 1. Choose an activity to do
From a quiz night to a running or cycling challenge, there are many ways you could raise funds. Keep it simple - turn your skills and hobbies into a fundraising challenge or competition. There are so many ways to get involved - pick whatever feels like you.
- 2. Pick a time and place
Choose the place and time for your fundraiser. If you’re getting active with a sponsored walk or cycle, give yourself plenty of time to plan your route and get organised.
- 3. Set a fundraising target
Having a goal encourages people to give more. Decide on a realistic amount to raise and see if you and your supporters can smash that target - remember, no matter how much you fundraise, you’re making a real difference.
- 4. Create Your Giving page
Simply visit University of Birmingham - JustGiving, click “Fundraise for us” and set up your own page with pictures, why you're fundraising and any updates as you go. It's also a great way to keep track of your total.
- 5. Spread the word
Telling as many people as possible about your fundraising is vital. Social media is a great way to get the word out - visual content works well, especially video, so don't be afraid to get creative with hashtags.
- 6. Ask sponsors to Gift Aid
You could raise up to 25% more by asking your sponsors to add Gift Aid to their donations, at no extra cost to them. Any UK taxpayer can add Gift Aid by ticking the box on JustGiving.
- 7. Have fun!
You're doing something amazing for the future of Birmingham students, so be proud and enjoy it.
Create your Just Giving Page now
We’re here to support you If you need any more help or ideas please in how to fundraise for us, please get in touch.