Fundraise for us
There are loads of ways to fundraise for our Trust, from organising coffee mornings to running marathons. We have lots of inspiration below to get you started.
From challenging yourself to run a marathon, cycling from London to Brighton or hosting a cake sale – there are lots of way to support us. Sir Captain Tom inspired the nation and became a defining figure in 2020 with his fundraising effort to walk 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.
Are you feeling inspired and looking for a great cause to get behind? We would be incredibly grateful if you can fundraise for us - your support will assist in the mental health recovery of our local communities, and we’d love to help you raise as much as possible – whatever you are up to!
Let's put the fun back in fundraising!
You could host an Alice in Wonderland tea party and invite your guests to wear funny hats or do a Zumba class in your pyjamas, there’s no limit to how creative you can get. There’s an event for everyone who wants to make life better for people with mental health problems.
We have five places in The Big Half and two places in the Brighton Marathon up for grabs next year. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on these fabulous events. To be first to know when the places become available email us at charitablefunds@swlstg.nhs.uk
If you have managed to secure your own place in a charity event, you can still support us! When you set up your fundraising profile simply select us as your Charity, and you will still receive all the all of the amazing benefits we offer below:
If you are keen to do an active challenge this year and raise funds for our charity these exhilarating events are guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping.
Skydive for charity
Calling all thrill-seekers, if you are looking for an adventurous challenge this year, and a good reason to jump out of a plane, why not do it for our charity? Skydiving is one of those go big or go home experiences. Is it terrifying? Yes! but it is also fun, liberating and just think of the bragging rights.
To take part, there is a £70 registration fee, and you will need to commit to raising the £395 minimum sponsorship (this may vary based on which of the many airfields around the country you choose). And of course, it would be amazing if you could raise even more!
Dates are flexible, so it is up to you to choose when would work best. Ready to tick it off your bucket list? Book your spot and start raising funds for our charity.
With an overwhelming response from people wanting to sign up, this year’s Vitality 10,000 was our most sought-after Challenge for Charity event. On the big day, we had 15 amazing fundraisers who donned their bespoke charity branded Ronhill running tops to proudly support #TeamSWLSTG. Everyone enjoyed the fun, festival atmosphere and of course, the iconic scenic beauty of London’s most impressive landmarks.
Conquering the course throughout the city is an incredible achievement and these kind-hearted and generous fundraisers helped us raise a total of £8 188 and with donations still rolling in, every pound raised will enable our Charity to make a positive impact on our patients, their carers and families, as well as our amazing staff who look after them.
If you would like to sponsor a colleague or friend of the Trust, you can still support them by clicking on their links to their fundraising pages below.
I’m thrilled to share that I successfully completed the 10k Vitality London Race in support of a mental health charity—and together, we raised over £1,000! I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, supported, and encouraged me throughout this journey. Your generosity will go a long way in supporting mental health initiatives, and I’m incredibly proud to have been part of this cause. The support from the South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust Charity has been incredible, making me feel truly part of something special. It's an honour to contribute to raising awareness for mental health. This experience has reinforced the power of community and the importance of supporting mental health. If anyone is considering joining, I highly recommend it – it’s a rewarding experience, and the support you receive is amazing! Rachael Sachdev
This year’s London to Brighton Cycle Ride was our first ever Challenge for Charity event and we had 15 amazing fundraisers proudly flying the flag for #TeamSWLSTG. Excitement was in the air as they set off in our official Chairty cycling jerseys on 15 September to take on the picturesque 54 miles from city to coast to raise funds for our Charity.
Their incredible feat of fitness and generosity of spirit helped us raise a total of £2881.25, with donations still rolling in! Every pound raised will enable our Charity to make a positive impact on our patients, their carers and families, as well as our amazing staff who look after them.
If you would like to sponsor a colleague or friend of the Trust, you can still support them by clicking on their links to their fundraising pages below.
“Hello team, Just wanted to say a big thank you for organising the London-Brighton! I know there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes and it was great to see you there yesterday (sorry I missed you, Vincent!) Had a cracking time and will definitely be recommending to other colleagues for next year!” – Angus Walker
“Well done all and thank you Sarah for your continued support throughout the process. I am also pleased to say I've had more donations come through today, so I believe I've now hit my target! The ride was great fun.” – Karim Hamie
“We have all finished!!! - Congratulations everybody.” – Leo Bell
“WELL DONE TEAM! Amazing effort! Also, without Sarah, Emily and Dave’s support, we would have all been up the creek without paddle – well, I certainly would have been! Thank you to the best support team.” – Candice Ingram
“Hey Sarah, Emily and Dave, without the organisation and being there at the start and end the whole thing just wouldn’t have been as good - not to say the promotion you have done for each and every one of us, the thanks are all ours!” - Ian Garlington
Are you a business in south west London and looking for a good cause to support? We are always excited to hear from local businesses, big or small, who are keen to partner with our charity.
There are lots of ways you can support us. Perhaps you would like to organise a fundraising event for your staff or take part in a sponsored team event. You might even like to have one of our collection boxes in your workplace.
Fundraising is a great way to have fun while supporting your local mental health trust and we will shout about your support on our website and social media channels. To find out more, drop us an email at charitablefunds@nhs.uk and we will send you our fundraising pack which is fantastic resource for fundraising ideas in the workplace.
If you have a great idea, let us know your event or challenge by filling out the form and we’ll help you as much as possible from sharing your story on our channels to being there to cheer you along the way!
If you have any questions, or would like any materials, please email charitablefunds@swlstg.nhs.uk