Fundraise when disaster strikes
Raising funds when disaster strikes is vital to help get aid to where it is needed most. On this page you can find useful resources to help you with your fundraising.
Fundraise with us
You can change the lives of families devastated by disaster
By going the extra mile and raising funds for ShelterBox, you’re helping us reach disaster-affected families all around the world.
Millions of families are currently living without shelter after disaster and in the face of the coronavirus crisis, shelter means more than ever. Your support is vital.
Don’t worry if you’re stuck for ideas, we have lots of suggestions to turn fun activities into vital funds for ShelterBox. Whether that be from the comfort of your home, following government guidelines and undertaking activities safely or planning something for the future. Let us inspire you.
Tent for Lent Appeal
Join our life-changing community – give up one thing this Lent and help raise enough money to provide tents and other shelter essentials to over 100 families.
Join an activity
Take on one of our fundraising events across the year and join others to raise money to provide shelter and support recovery.
Go the extra mile
With so many ways to raise money for ShelterBox, we’ve got lots to help make it happen, your way.
Whether you want to go it alone or organise something with your wider community.
Celebrations and Commemorations
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or marking a milestone, including ShelterBox in your celebration, will help families on the road to recovery after disaster.
Young ShelterBox
We’ve got a range exciting activities and fundraising ideas for schools, youth groups and families to enjoy, whilst supporting families around the world after disaster.
Virtual talks
If you’re part of a group that’s meeting virtually, invite a ShelterBox speaker to join you online to hear more about ShelterBox’s work.
Let Rakhi inspire you
Meet Rakhi, a junior doctor at Birmingham A&E, who has used her lockdown paintings to raise money for ShelterBox.
After busy and challenging shifts during the coronavirus crisis, she picks up her easel and paints her worries away.
Rakhi posts her artwork on Instagram and sells prints and originals for donations on JustGiving.
She has now raised over £600 for ShelterBox and has rekindled her passion for painting, something she hasn’t had the time to do in years.
For more inspiration, see some of the amazing things other ShelterBox fundraisers have done.
How to fundraise
Make a plan
Try and think of something that is both impressive and achievable. Think about whether you want to do it alone or in a team. Consider whether you want to sign up to one of our events or run your own. Set a date and decide on how much you want to raise. Don’t be afraid to think big!
Tell everyone
Shout about what you’re doing at any available opportunity. Use posters, emails, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to let everyone know how they can get involved. Set up a Just Giving fundraising page to support your fundraiser efforts.
Read our guide to setting up a Just Giving fundraiser
Enjoy it
Say thanks
Everyone who donates, takes part or turns up at your event, will be helping you to shelter more families after disaster. Those families won’t be able to send their thanks, so make sure you do it for them.
Pay up
After your event, you can donate the money you’ve raised quickly and easily. Take a look at all the ways you can pay in here and don’t forget to close your online fundraising page if you set one up.
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Our fundraisers
From zip wires and bike rides to writing books and selling flowers - our fundraisers have done it all. See some of the amazing things our fundraisers have done in support of ShelterBox.