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Fundraise for change

Have fun and raise money to help bring music to more young people across the UK.

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Why fundraise?

How fundraising helps

Every event or sponsored challenge directly funds music therapy and creative music activities for children and young people who need it most. From concerts to bake sales, every note and every pound counts.

So far, our supporters have helped us deliver over 12,000 music therapy sessions.

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Fundraising ideas

How to get involved

It’s so easy to start raising money to support our work. If you wish to run or participate in a fundraising event, please set up your own Give as you Live page to collect donations. Here are some fundraising ideas:

  • Take on a cycling or swimming challenge, or a marathon
  • Run a sponsored music event, such as a 24 hour music marathon
  • Set up a community events, such as a jumble sale or bake sale
  • Ask for donations instead of gifts for your next big celebration
  • Have a retiring collection as part of your choir or orchestra concert.

Once you’ve set up your page, email us and we can send you leaflets, collecting boxes and Jessie’s Fund t-shirts.

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Easy fundraising

Other ways to get involved

If setting up an event is not for you, there are plenty of other simple ways you can raise funds for us. Remember: every little helps!

  • Donate an old car which is going for scrap
  • Shop online and raise a bit for Jessie’s Fund at no extra cost to you
  • Donate through eBay: you can donate anything from 10% to 100% of the purchase price of your item: items with a charity ribbon icon get more viewings and reduced selling fees.
  • Send e-cards for birthdays and other events. You can also send a virtual gift here.
  • Donate shares through ShareGift.