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   

Looking for your next race? The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK's biggest and most sought-after marathons showcasing the very best of this beautiful coastal city. You will be treated to stunning English Channel views as you run along the picture-perfect Brighton seafront and you can make it even more special, by doing it for charity! You can support us by buying a charity place or if you already have a place, simply choose to support our Charity when you set up your fundraising page. 

Charity places 

To join #TeamSWLSTG with one of our charity places you'll get an early bird entry fee of just £20 and with a minimum fundraising target of £500. Your charity place with us includes entry into the event plus additional benefits:

• A coveted official #TeamSWLSTG Ronhill running top 
• A fundraising pack filled with support and useful information to get you started 
• Regular contact from us to guide you along on your Brighton Marathon journey 
• Access to our Trust Running club to assist you with your training 
• Promotion of your fundraising platform across our Trust channels 

Places are selling fast, so don’t miss out and secure your spot. For more information contact us at charitablefunds@swlstg.nhs.uk 

 

Are you ready for London’s most vibrant and inclusive half marathon?

We are excited to announce that we have charity places up for grabs in The Big Half. The Big Half is a vibrant and inclusive half marathon taking place on Sunday 7 September 2025. The 13.1-mile course will take you through the heart of London, from Tower Bridge to the iconic Cutty Sark in Greenwich. It’s a great opportunity to take in the sights of London and run half the famous London Marathon course in reverse.

Charity places are available for just £20 per place with a minimum fundraising target of £400.

For more information contact us at charitablefunds@swlstg.nhs.uk 

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.

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.

Fundraiser’s Hall of Fame 2024

• Angus Walker https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26680
• Candice Ingram, Belinda Mitchell & Cass Weaver  https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26688
• Ewa Polomska  https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26721
• Kaja Polomska  https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26715
• Karim Hamie  https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26669
• Lasse Eini  https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26668
• Ian Garlington  https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26732
• Leo Packard-Bell  https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/2666
• Lisa Patursson  https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26650
• Raphael Barberis  https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26670
• Tim Runcorn  https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26671
• Vincent Young  https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26634
• Jenna Khalfan  https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26763

 

“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