Fundraise for us

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.

Download our fundraising pack

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:

• A coveted official #TeamSWLSTG top  
• A fundraising pack filled with support and useful information to get you started  
• Regular contact from us to guide you along on your charity event
• Promotion of your fundraising platform across our Trust channels   

Make a big splash this summer!

If you are a fan of open water swimming, we have some exciting news - we have two places up for grabs for this year’s Swim Serpentine.

Swim Serpentine is a one-day open water swimming festival staged in the heart of London. The festival is held on Saturday 20 September in and around the beautiful Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park, the Olympic 2012 open water swim site.

Ready to dive in?

Swim Serpentine attracts swimmers from all over the world, and is an exciting opportunity to build your endurance, push your limits and make unforgettable memories all while raising funds for our Trust Charity in one of London's most beautiful locations.

Secure your spot today with a non-refundable entry fee of £30 and a fundraising target of £400. Places are set to sell out fast so if you are keen to take the plunge this year and be a part of #TeamSWLSTG at Swim Serpentine 2025 contact us at charitablefunds@swlstg.nhs.uk 

Charity entries are now sold out for The Big Half and we can reveal who will be running for #TeamSWLSTG in London’s most vibrant ant inclusive half marathon.

Good luck to our five amazing runners:

• Francesca Pearce
• Phoebe Blake
• Tarisai Tsiga
• Valentina Venedey
• Josh Takouni

If you have already entered The Big Half and are lucky enough to receive a general entry – please consider running for our Trust Charity. Not only will you get a coveted Charity branded running top, but you will also receive support at the race, access to our unique running club and our support every step of the way!

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.

The Brighton Marathon attracts both elite athletes and charity runners from across the globe, so we are incredibly proud of our fundraisers who got to experience the buzz of the UK’s third-largest marathon by running this scenic coastal course and receiving their coveted finisher’s medals on Sunday, 6 April. They also raised an incredible £ 3,203 for our Trust Charity.

Congratulations to:

Juliet Armstrong who raised £2,120

Joe and Katrina Frost who raised £1,083

 

 

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 Charity 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.

“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

If you would also like to raise funds for our Charity and join our Fundraiser’s Hall of Fame, there's so many ways to get involved. Whether you run, hike, swim, walk or ramble your enthusiasm, energy and heartfelt passion could help you achieve a personal goal while raising vital funds to support our patients, their families and the amazing staff who look after them.

Don’t just take it from us, this is what our fundraiser’s have to say.

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. 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

 

My sister Emily works for the Trust, so I’m well aware of some of the amazing work it does for the community. I'd always wanted to do the London to Brighton ride, so when she mentioned that the Trust was offering places, I jumped at the opportunity to sign up! The team were amazing, providing top-notch cycling jerseys, setting up a fundraising page, keeping us informed with regular updates, and even being there at the start to cheer the SWLSTG team on. It genuinely felt like they were with me every step of the way. Tim Runcorn

 

 

 

Individual fundraising 

• Brighton Marathon 2025
• Juliet Armstrong
• Joe and Katrina Frost

Vitality 10k 2024

Caption

Joanna Campbell	Surinder Singh
Remy Wesolowski	Ania Molinengo
Johanna Stevenson	Akshara Sekhar
Donna Rafferty	Shaun Meyer-Ede
Simone Villiers	Thomas Dixon
Rachael Sachdev	Francesca Pearce
Morris Fischer	Gladys Piwakowski
Phoebe Blake

 

London to Brighton 2024

• Angus Walker  
• Candice Ingram, Belinda Mitchell and Cass Weaver   
• Ewa Polomska  
• Kaja Polomska  
• Karim Hamie 
• Lasse Eini 
• Ian Garlington 
• Leo Packard-Bell 
• Lisa Patursson 
• Raphael Barberis
• Tim Runcorn  
• Vincent Young 
• Jenna Khalfan