There are loads of ways that you can fundraise for Brigstowe. Whether it is hosting a dinner party, running 10k or a half marathon in Bristol city centre, doing a sponsored swim, or putting on a fabulous club night – your creativity and determination can help us!
Bristol 10k/half marathon
Our flagship event is the Great Bristol Run, and each year, we buy charity places for anyone wanting to support us by running a 10k or half marathon. This year, the Great Bristol Run is taking place on Sunday 10th May. If you would like a new running challenge, please email info@brigstowe.org to sign up! You can find all the details on the above flyer.
If running isn’t for you, why not join our team of cheerers? We’ll stand on the sidelines in pink Brigstowe t-shirts armed with pom poms to cheer our team on! Email info@brigstowe.org to be part of the crew.
World AIDS Day, 1st December
Join us on World AIDS Day, which takes place every year on 1st December. ‘Tis the season of giving!
Some ways to get involved:
- Join our team of bucket collectors at Temple Meads station or in Broadmead
- Arrange a ‘wear red’ day at your workplace
- Organise a sponsored festive walk/run challenge
- Hold a gig in aid of Brigstowe and charge an entry fee
- Give up something or take something on in the lead-up to World AIDS Day
- Host a Christmas party/dinner in aid of Brigstowe
This is a great opportunity to raise awareness of HIV whilst raising funds for our local HIV services. Please email info@brigstowe.org to find out more. The more supporters we have, the merrier!
Easyfundraising
Enjoy shopping for your favourite brands through Easyfundraising, which will donate a percentage of what you spend to Brigstowe.
Have a birthday coming up? Then set up a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser choosing Brigstowe as your nominated charity.
Have other ideas? Follow these simple steps to your fundraising glory:
- Decide on what activity you want to do – check out our Brigstowe Fundraising Pack for ideas!
- Decide your activity thoughtfully! It’s always a good idea to tie in with a theme or an event already happening. This relieves some of the stress of organising and there might already be quite a bit of interest.
- Get in touch! Let us know your fundraising idea and we will give you all the support you need.
- Drop us an email, tweet us, or give us a call. Or better still, come in a see us for a coffee. There are loads of ways that we can support your fundraising endeavour from social media coverage to giving you Brigstowe t-shirts and other materials.
- Get fundraising!
- Start talking to people about your activity and get people to commit to supporting you! You might want to do this in person or via social media, but keep in mind that the best means might be dependent on your type of activity.
