Fundraising EventsSince 2004, OCD-UK has helped support adults and children suffering with OCD, their families, and the mental health professionals who treat them. Our ability to fulfil our mission and expand our outreach depends on the generosity of people like you. Some people simply choose to make a donation, others prefer to take part in a sponsored event.
We
have a created a comprehensive list of sponsored events in aid of OCD-UK
that you may wish to take part in, although of course you may wish to
create your own event, take a look at our A-Z
of fundraising. Regardless of which event you want to take part in,
you can create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family
and friends at the OCD-UK
page on the Just
Giving website. Download our step-by-step guide to setting up your own JustGiving page.
Help OCD-UK to continue our work by supporting those undertaking an event on our behalf, literally, every penny helps.
Workplace Fundraising Ideas
There are many fun ways to raise money for OCD-UK and involve your work colleagues at the same time.
We've compiled a list of some of these, and of course you may also come up with your own ideas, let us know if they work and we can add them to the list, and of course we will support you with any leaflets or advice that you may need in your fundraising quest.
The key to succes for a successful fundraising event is to keep it fun and friendly.
Download our workplace fundraising ideas by clicking here.
Supermarket Collections
Supermarket collections are a great way to raise both the vital funds needed to help keep OCD-UK running, but also to raise awareness of the illness. The collections are only possible with the help of our team of volunteers, and we would be delighted if you would consider organising a collection in a supermarket near you.
The key to succes for a successful supermarket collection is preparation, and of course the ability to be pleasant and approachable, whilst wearing a smile during your fundraising collection.
Download our supermarket collection planning sheet by clicking here.
Anytime - Parachuting
A unique and exhilarating and fun way to raise funds for OCD-UK, by taking part in a parachute jump. Many people who make a parachute jump do so whilst raising funds for a worthwhile cause and we have teamed up with a specialist company who are the largest organisers of sponsored charity jumps in the UK, working with well over 1,500 charities including OCD-UK, offering jumps at over 20 locations across the UK.
In return for raising the minimum amount of sponsorship money your jump and training will be made free of charge and OCD-UK will receive a sizable donation from your efforts at the same time! For example, to take part in a Tandem Skydive you will be asked to raise a minimum of £400.
If you do take part, we can help you with advice on how to raise your minimum sponsorship amount. You may also want to create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family and friends at the OCD-UK page on the Just Giving website.
Contact us for a parachute information pack or click here.
Sunday 13th April 2008 - London Marathon
A number of you have recently asked us if we are able to offer guaranteed
places in the London Marathon. Because of a huge back-log of charities
on the waiting list for places, the organisers of the
Marathon have informed us that they have scrapped the waiting list for
gold bond places and have a introduced a new silver bond
package which will guarantee us one place every 5 years, the first slot
expected to be 2009 at the earliest.
Therefore, for the time being, if you are willing to run on our behalf,
the best way is to apply in the normal way through the ballot. If
you do secure a place this way we will of course provide our support and
advice in helping you achieve your fundraising target. You may also want
to create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family and
friends at the OCD-UK
page on the Just
Giving website
Sunday 27th April 2008 - Birmingham 5k
A 5k run for charity fundraiser's, men and women through Canon Hill Park in Birmingham.
Register now by downloading the registration pack, or contact us with your postal address and we will send you a copy of the registration pack. Download the registration pack or click here.
Contact us to enter. OCD-UK do have guaranteed places in the run, available on a first come, first served basis. You may also want to create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family and friends at the OCD-UK page on the Just Giving website.
Sunday 11th May 2008 - London 5k
A 5k run for charity fundraiser's, men and women through a London park.
Register now by downloading the registration pack, or contact us with your postal address and we will send you a copy of the registration pack. Download the registration pack or click here.
Contact us to enter. OCD-UK do have guaranteed places in the run, available on a first come, first served basis. You may also want to create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family and friends at the OCD-UK page on the Just Giving website.
Sunday 8th June 2008 - Manchester 5k
A 5k run for charity fundraiser's, men and women through Heaton Park in Manchester.
Register now by downloading the registration pack, or contact us with your postal address and we will send you a copy of the registration pack. Download the registration pack or click here.
Contact us to enter. OCD-UK do have guaranteed places in the run, available on a first come, first served basis. You may also want to create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family and friends at the OCD-UK page on the Just Giving website.
Sunday 6th July 2008 - London 10k
Take part in the British
10k with thousands of other people raising money for various charities.
The 10k (6.2 miles) takes you past many of London's famous landmarks in
what is always a thoroughly enjoyable day.
Visit the British 10k website to enter, and then remember to let us know so we can send you our sponsorship pack. OCD-UK do have guaranteed places in the run, available on a first come, first served basis. You may also want to create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family and friends at the OCD-UK page on the Just Giving website.
Sunday 7th September 2008 - Women's 5k Challenge
One for the ladies... Take part in the Adidas Women’s Challenge with thousands of other women all raising
money for various charities. OCD-UK always has a small team of ladies
running on our behalf and you can be one of them. The 5k (3.1 miles) event
can be run in London's Hyde Park, Birmingham or Liverpool.
Visit the Adidas Women’s Challenge website to enter and then remember to let us know so we can send you our sponsorship pack, or contact us direct and we will pay your entry fee if you agree to raise at least £100 in sponsorship. You may also want to create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family and friends at the OCD-UK page on the Just Giving website.
Sunday 26th April 2009 - London Marathon
A number of you have recently asked us if we are able to offer guaranteed places in the London Marathon. Because of a huge back-log of charities on the waiting list for places, the organisers of the Marathon have informed us that they have scrapped the waiting list for gold bond places and have a introduced a new silver bond package which will guarantee us one place every 5 years, the first slot expected to be 2009 at the earliest.
We will be given a single place in the London Marathon and have a dozen or more enquires regarding this each year. Therefore we will shortly release a Silver Bond application form for those interested in running for OCD-UK. From this we will select a runner by October 2008.
Therefore, for the time being, if you are willing to run on our behalf, the best way is to apply in the normal way through the ballot. If you do secure a place this way we will of course provide our support and advice in helping you achieve your fundraising target. You may also want to create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family and friends at the OCD-UK page on the Just Giving website.
Run for OCD-UK!
If you're thinking of taking up a running challenge, then why not run and raise money at the same time for OCD-UK?
From marathons and half-marathons to 10k and 5k runs there's a challenge to suit you.
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