Fundraising for WHY

We provide emotional support for patients, families, friends and carers who have been affected or bereaved by cancer or any other life-threatening condition

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Ways you can fundraise

Whether you want to run, bake, cycle, dance, or dream up your own unique challenge, fundraising for We Hear You (WHY) makes a real difference. Host a coffee morning, take on a sponsored challenge, or join one of our community events—every effort helps us provide vital support for those facing cancer and life-threatening conditions.

Got an idea? We’re here to help! From planning to promotion, we’ll support you with fundraising packs, posters, and more. However you choose to get involved, you’ll be part of something incredible. Let’s make it happen together!

  • Community events

    Have you got an idea for a fundraising event? Let us know - we'll help you plan it, organise it and publicise it and then say a huge public thank you and put the money you raise to excellent use.

    See the upcoming community events

  • Challenge events

    Taking on a personal challenge to raise money for a charity you love is incredibly rewarding, and we have something for everyone!

    Explore upcoming challenge events

 FAQs

  • We have all sorts of events for you to take part in. There are physical challenges like runs, hikes, cycles and swims. Or if you are feeling social, why not organise a coffee morning, a night in with friends, or a golf day?

    There are so many ways you can get involved. Check out all our fundraising events

    Whatever you chose to do, we're here to support you with your fundraising. Please contact us and let us know your plans.

  • Absolutely! You can hold your own event to support We Hear You (WHY). Organising a personal fundraising event is a fantastic way to get involved and make a difference.

    WHY will be there to support you with resources such as collection buckets, ideas, and tips to make your event a success. Let us know as much detail as possible by contacting us

    Good luck, and thank you for your support!

  • We Hear You (WHY) uses the funds raised to support individuals and families affected by cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Here are some key ways your contributions make a difference:

    Counselling Services: Providing free and low cost, professional counselling to those in need, helping them navigate the emotional challenges of their diagnosis and treatment.

    Support Groups: Facilitating support groups where individuals can share their experiences and find comfort in a community setting.

    Your fundraising efforts directly contribute to these vital services, ensuring that WHY can continue to provide comprehensive support to those who need it most. Thank you for your generosity and commitment!

  • Absolutely! We would love to promote and advertise your event across our social media channels. We're lucky to have so many supporters like you fundraising for us. Contact us and one of our fundraising team will be in touch.

  • We use a platform called Enthuse for our in-house events and we will automatically create you a page when you sign up.

    For events run through a third party, or for your own personal challenge or fundraising event, you can set up your page by visiting the link below https://wehearyou.enthuse.com/profile

    Click “Fundraise for us” on the top right to create an account and follow the steps to set up your page.

    JustGiving is one of many platforms you can also use, go to https://www.justgiving.com/wehearyou Click “Fundraise for us” and you will then be given step by step instructions to guide you through the process of creating your fundraising page.

    If you have any problems or would like some help setting up your page, please get in touch and we will be happy to help you.

  • Want to collect sponsorship the old fashioned way? Be super organised and download our sponsorship form so you can collect donations and Gift Aid declarations.

  • We do have a small selection of WHY branded running vests and t shirts for our fundraisers. For anything else, we do now have our online shop for you to buy from.

  • If you are using an online fundraising page, the money reaches us automatically, so no need to do a thing.

    You can also send money by Bank transfer - please contact us and we can provide you with our details.

    Cheque – Donations via cheque can be made payable to We Hear You and sent to our office at 14-15 North Parade, Frome, BA11 1AU. Be sure to include a covering letter to enable us to send you a letter of appreciation.

    Cash – If you’d like to give us a donation in cash, call 01373 455255 or contact us to arrange a time to drop it off at our office in Frome.

If you would like to find out more about fundraising for We Hear You or if you are already fundraising and have a question for our Community Fundraiser then please use this form to get in touch.

If you need help completing this form, please call us on 01373 455255.

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