Whether you want to organise an event, become a corporate supporter in your workplace or join a challenge to raise funds, we would love to hear from you and support you to maximise your fundraising. Every day Pete’s Dragons are supporting people affected by suicide, you are able to be a part of their journey and make a real difference. Get involved and fundraise your way, for more inspiration and to let us know your plans email fundraising@petesdragons.org.uk.
Our dragons have completed various challenges and raised money by climbing huge mountains, skydiving silly heights, cycling crazy distances, bungee jumping wild rivers, waxing hairy backs and much more. There are countless other Dragons who bake cakes, run craft fairs, play golf and hold clothes swaps.We admit that our Dragons might not have real dragon wings or indeed breathe fire... but hey are just as powerful.
There are some great ways you can get your fundraising off to a brilliant start and help you smash your fundraising target.
Let people know all about your fundraising and why you’re doing it. Make sure your page tells your fundraising story, what you are doing and how their support will spur you on.
By raising money for Pete’s Dragon’s, you are making a huge difference to people across Devon and North Somerset who have been impacted by suicide.
Chat to local businesses and see if they’d be willing to help. Could your local pub put on a quiz? Or the village shop put a collection tin on the counter? Perhaps a local
The more people who know about your fundraising the more you will raise! Reach out to newspapers, radio stations and even your Parish magazine to share your story and see if they’ll get behind your fundraising. Remember to share a photograph to increase your chances of being published! business could offer to donate something to your raffle?
Keep everyone updated with your progress by sharing with your friends, family and on your social media channels. Hit a fundraising or training target? Be sure to share it!
I just want to say thank you so much for the opportunity to fundraise for you. Your service is fantastic and it was an honour to be able to try and give something in return
