The support of fundraisers like you really does make a difference and helps us to care for patients and their families both in the community and at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.
There are so many ways for you to fundraise for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, whether you’re an individual, business, school or group, there’s something for everyone!
From events that we organise at the Hospice to your very own fundraising activities, your help and support is invaluable for our Hospice and will play a vital role in helping our doctors, nurses and health care assistants to look after the patients in our care and their families.
Your Fundraising Journey
What kind of activity could you do to raise funds? Here are a few ideas:
Throw a birthday party and hold a raffle in aid of the Hospice
Hold a bake-off at work and get colleagues to vote for the best cake!
Arrange a sponsored event like cycling from John O'Groats to Lands End
Take on a couch to 5k, 10k run, or a marathon!
Host a dinner party and ask guests for donations
Take part in a sponsored hair shave or grow facial hair in Movember!
Fundraising in school
Get your school involved in fundraising for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice! From bake sales to fun runs, there are so many exciting ways to support our vital care services whilst inspiring the next generation to give back.
Fundraise your way
Whether it’s a sky dive, buying wedding favours, or joining our Christmas tree collection campaign, you can support Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in your own unique way. However you choose to fundraise, your efforts make a real difference!
Fundraise in your workplace
Bring your team together to support the local community! From dress-down days to charity challenges to payroll giving or choosing us as your Charity of the Year, there are so many ways your workplace can support Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.
How to make the most of your fundraising efforts
Step 1
Determine how much money you aim to raise and set a clear fundraising target.
Step 2
Decide on the type of fundraising event or campaign you want to organise, such as a sponsored run, bake sale or charity event.
Step 3
Get in touch with our Fundraising Team, who can offer advice and provide you with branded T shirts, running vests, banners and collection pots.
Step 4
Use social media, emails, word-of-mouth, and other channels to promote your fundraiser and reach a wider audience.
Step 5
Encourage friends, family, colleagues, and community members to get involved by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word.
Step 6
Make it easy to donate by creating an online page along with a paper sponsor form encouraging your sponsors to complete the Gift Aid section to boost their donations by 25%.
Start your fundraising mission
Your dedicated support will help us to provide patient care. Contact our Fundraising Team to start your mission today!
Contact us:
0161 624 9984
Featured upcoming events
March and April 2025
Bunny Hop
Spring into action for our Bunny Hop, donning your bunny ears to raise funds for patient care.
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8 June 2025, 4pm
Morecambe Bay Walk
Take on one of the most unique and scenic walks in England, with our 8-mile trek across the beautiful sands of Morecambe Bay!
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12 June 2025, 12pm
Corporate Golf Day
Compete in the Dr Kershaw's Cup at our new venue, Manchester Golf Club, for a great corporate day out whilst raising vital funds.
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Take on a Dr Kershaw’s Challenge
We have a range of fun and exciting events that everyone can get involved in! We can help support you with your own fundraiser such as a sky dive or sponsored run or you can sign up to one of Dr Kershaw’s Challenges.
This year sees the return of our popular Morecambe Bay Walk as well as the launch of us participating in Born Survivor. Find out more about the challenges that you could take part in.
I raised over £5,000 to give back and say a massive Thank You after such a special time at the Hospice with mum
TERESA WALKER
Matilda's daughter
A thank you to our fundraising champions
Thank you to Royal Oldham Hospital Pharmacy Dept for their Easter Raffle raising over £200!
Thank you to Stephen Gree, Jo, family and friends for their concert at Boarhurst Band Club raising £509 from the raffle and tombola alone!
Thank you to the Santos Royton Team for taking part in a Bunny Hop with £100 raised so far!
Thank you to Rose from Tesco Failsworth for a donation of Creme Eggs and a 43″ TV!
Thank you to Oldham AFC for choosing us for their charity spotlight, through bucket collections we raised £513!
Thank you to Newton Heath Dog Training Club for their kind donation of £1,000!
Springbank Bowling Club’s bake-off and auction raised £240!
Brian Swindells celebrated his 75th birthday by raising £2,762 through Justgiving and a party!
Co-op recommending us for good cause monies brought in £3,350.75 from the local community!
Keira Arnold at Oldham Rugby League at the end of last season, her fundraising is now topping £60,000!
Thank you to Kathryn Jackson who had a bake sale raising £120 plus brought 70 sock dolls back from Australia for us to sell!
