12th May 2025 - 18th May 2025, 12:00

Fundraising for Community

12th - 18th May 2025

For Mental Health Awareness Week we're inviting you help us make a difference — because mental health starts with community!

Why Fundraise?

Every day we support people who are navigating mental health challenges — but we can't do it alone. Fundraising helps us deliver:

Community groups that reduce loneliness
Support for children and young people
Free and low-cost therapy sessions
Supported self-help services
Mental health education and training

With your help, we can reach even more community members when they need it most.

Make Us Your Charity of the Year!

Want to go one step further? Nominate Doncaster Mind as your Charity of the Year. Whether you're a local business, school, club or community group, choosing us means you're helping to prioritise mental health all year round — not just during awareness weeks. We’ll support you with fundraising ideas, event planning, and regular updates on the impact you're making. Let’s build a partnership that brings real change to Doncaster.

Get Involved: Fundraising Ideas

Here are some fun and simple ways to fundraise as a community this Mental Health Awareness Week:

Move for Mind Challenge: Set a personal or team goal — 10,000 steps a day, a 5K walk, or a group cycle ride.
Community Tea and Talk: Host a coffee morning at your workplace, school, or community centre.
Charity Bake Sale or Craft Fair: Bring your community together with creativity (and cake!).
Dress for Mental Health: Pick a colour that represents mental health and dress up as a group to raise funds.
Sponsored Silence or Digital Detox: Take a break to raise awareness about the importance of mental rest.

How to Fundraise

It’s easy to get started:

Set up a JustGiving page linked to Doncaster Mind.
Let us know your plans so we can support you with promo materials and shout-outs.
Share your journey on social media — tag us and use #MHAW2025 and #DoncasterMind.

Download our fundraising guide for inspiration and information on fundraising for us: Your Guide to Fundraising for Doncaster Mind.

Every pound raised helps us build a stronger, more supportive Doncaster. Whether you’re planning a big event or a small act of kindness, your effort matters. Let’s fundraise, connect, and show our community what it means to stand up for mental health — together!