Join us in our mission to support, educate, and research to improve the lives of those affected by thrombosis.
By becoming a fundraiser for Thrombosis UK, you are directly contributing to our efforts to save lives and enhance outcomes for individuals facing this condition.
Fundraising income accounts for the majority of income Thrombosis UK receives each year.
Our fundraising Lead, Clare Prince, personally manages and helps all our fundraisers to ensure everyone has the guidance and support required to make your fundraising as successful as possible.
Below is a guide to everything you need to know about fundraising for Thrombosis UK.
Fundraising for a Thrombosis UK can be any task or event that raises money, from selling cakes at work, social media birthday fundraisers, quiz nights, football tournaments to more traditional sponsored events.
Thrombosis UK is here to support you through your fundraising journey.
Undecided what to do?
Below are details of many types of events we have supported fundraiser through. Find about more about what’s involved, tips for success and most importantly how to register to take part.
Whether it’s cakes, books, used goods or favours, these are great ways to raise money for Charity.
What’s Involved….
When planning, it’s important to consider:
[Thrombosis UK can provide an example request letter to assist you in securing donations].
Legal considerations….
This is very important and needs to be considered if you are running a raffle, a lottery or selling alcohol.
Websites to guide you through ensuring your event meets all legal requirements can be found on the Gambling Commission website LINK: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-and-players/guide/fundraising-prize-draws-raffles-and-lotteries ]
Help….
Making sure you have enough helper preparing and running your event is important! Allow plenty of time to secure reliable helpers and to talk with them about what help and time they can give, so all tasks are covered.
Advertise….
Once you have all the above in place you will need to advertise your event. Social media especially local community groups are brilliant for this. Thrombosis UK can also assist and we have a range of promotional materials available. Simply email [email protected] to find out more.
Running your event….
Live events may accept cash payments, but many, as well as online events use platforms such as Paypal, Just Giving, Facebook Donate to collect payments. This makes collecting instant, easy and keeps a running total of funds raised!
For cash payments, our Donate page shares information on how to pay in the funds raised at your event.
Useful Websites:
To understand the legal requirements for holding a raffle/lottery visit the Gambling Commission: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-and-players/guide/fundraising-prize-draws-raffles-and-lotteries
The government guide: Organising a voluntary event: a ‘can do’ guide – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Time to Register: https://forms.office.com/e/p7E6Szqzv1
This is often the easiest way to raise funds for Thrombosis UK and are quick and easy to set up. Most platforms now offer a way for your followers to donate to your chosen cause.
Facebook and Instagram are the popular, with the option to set up at specific fundraiser for a reason such as a birthday or anniversary or to simply have a donate button on your post.
Your story is often key to making a social media fundraiser successful. An amazing supporter, ‘By Bike and Boat’ raised over £1000 in hours using social media! You can read his account and how this encouraged his followers to support his chosen cause, Thrombosis UK: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/EtJXoLz6Tj4d8b8v/
What’s Involved……
Simple and with minimum time or effort, but a great way to raise money for Thrombosis UK.
First:
Choose your platform Facebook, Instagram, Just Giving, Crowdfunder, Paypal (links all available on our donate page)
Next:
Create your post.
Perhaps the most difficult part, but success in social fundraising needs to include why this matters. It is very important to share your story and include details on why Thrombosis UK made a difference and means so much to you, so that your friends and followers can really understand and are inspired to join you in supporting. Include a link in your story to the Thrombosis UK website, so that they can see first hand the work we do.
Finally:
Post and share!
The great thing about these platforms is they can be shared in so many ways from a link in a Whats app group, to a QR code on a desk or notice board in an office. Try lots of different ways to be successful at brining the page in front of your followers.
Useful websites
This page has some really good tips for your social media fundraiser: How to Fundraise on Social Media: 12 Tips to Increase Donations (hootsuite.com)
Social Donate Links
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fund/Thrombosisuk/
Share your donate page on Thrombosis UK’s social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thrombosisuk
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/Thrombosisuk
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71565097/admin/feed/posts/
While this may require quite a lot of planning, it can be fun, involve lots of friends and family and be a very successful in fundraiser.
From a quiz night to football tournaments, a music event, tea party or a black tie ball, there are so many options!
What’s Involved…..
Whether a big, small, epic or intimate from the start consider:
What type of event am I going to hold?
Funding….
Legal considerations….
This is very important and needs to be considered if you are running a raffle, a lottery or selling alcohol.
Websites to guide you through ensuring your event meets all legal requirements can be found here [LINK: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-and-players/guide/fundraising-prize-draws-raffles-and-lotteries]
Insurance….
Some events may need to have insurance cover, especially sporting events, or need special personal, perhaps First Aid trained or DBS checked.
Managing the event….
Advertise….
Once you have all the above in place you will need to advertise your event. Social media especially local community groups are brilliant for this. Thrombosis UK can also assist; we have a range of promotional materials available. Simply email [email protected] to find out more.
Let Thrombosis UK know so that we can also help advertise your event! [LINK:
https://forms.office.com/e/p7E6Szqzv1
Running the event….
Live events often accept cash payments, but may also offer payment via online platforms such as Paypal, Just Giving and Crowdfunder to collect payments. This can especially make ticket payments much easier to collect.
For links to these websites please visit our Donate page where you will also be able to see to see how to make cash payments to Thrombosis UK.
Useful Websites
How to run a successful voluntary event – The government guide: Organising a voluntary event: a ‘can do’ guide – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Guide to running a successful fundraising event: https://charitydigital.org.uk/topics/topics/how-to-throw-a-fundraising-event-11161
These are such a popular way to fundraise for Thrombosis UK. From 5K runs, to walks, skydives, obstacle challenges, bungee jump, mountain climbing, ultra marathons, dog jogs, bike rides, virtual challenges…. And so much more!
Regardless of your fitness or mobility we have events to suit the needs of any passionate Thrombosis UK fundraiser.
What’s Involved….
First:
Choose something you’d love to do and that you have time to prepare or train properly for the event.
Thrombosis UK has partnered with several event companies to be able to offer a wide range and locations for sponsored events.
If none of these are quite like you are looking for, contact [email protected] to discuss other options including how to arrange a run/walk or challenge of your own.
Next:
With an event chosen it’s time to sign-up. There is often a choice of:
OR
Signed-up, it’s now time to set up a fundraising page, full details on ways to do this are available on the Thrombosis UK website Donate Page.
Finally:
Advertise!
As soon as your fundraising page is set up you are ready to start promoting …… through friends, family, work, and social media including, Whats app, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
Be inspired, read Chloe’s sponsored fundraising story:
[LINK: (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/niB6PDxdTcSDw12W/) ]
Let Thrombosis UK know! In case you haven’t been in touch, let us know about your sponsored event by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/e/p7E6Szqzv1
Yes! We have lots of marathon places including Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh via our charity partner Run for Charity click here: Run For Charity
We do not currently hold any bonded places for the London Marathon, and so ask all interested to apply for the ballot.
We have places for all the events in the Great Run series via our charity partner Run For Charity
For the Great North Run, we ask participants to apply directly to the Great North Run via the annual ballot.
Yes! Please check with the event organiser, and providing they are happy we welcome and are grateful to everyone who wishes to fundraise for Thrombosis UK.
We supply branded stickers for collection pots and these can be ordered from [email protected]. The cost of postage has made it too expensive for us to continue to provide collection buckets.
Yes! Runners, walkers, hikers and those doing similar activities will automatically be sent a free T shirt once they register their event via the ‘Let Us Know’ form: https://forms.office.com/e/p7E6Szqzv1
If you are holding a different event but would like to wear a Thrombosis UK T-shirt please email [email protected] to discuss what promotional items may be suitable for your event.
Your support really is important to us and our continued work, and so we will always try our best to provide support. This may be via a video message, letter or quote for your advertising and media coverage, and whenever possible, if asked, we will try to attend, however we have a very small team and so it is not always possible to attend in person.
Visit our Donate Page to see the options on how to pay cash to Thrombosis UK. Please always include a name as reference on the paying in and email [email protected] so that we can confirm safe receipt.
Please ask them to email Clare Prince [email protected] our Fundraising Lead who will provide information they may need as well as thank them!
Please email Clare Prince [email protected] our Fundraising Lead.
For details on how to order please contact [email protected]
We have many inspiring fundraisers. Their stories are inspirational as well as provide tips and ideas. You can read some of these accounts below, we hope their amazing stories will inspire you.
Your donation will help us to raise awareness about thrombosis. It will also help to fund research looking at why and how a thrombosis occurs and to educate both Professionals and the Public.
Thrombosis UK receives no government funding and relies entirely on grants and voluntary donations.
Thank you!
Thrombosis UK is a registered charity in England (1090540). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England (4354472).
Applications are accepted on the basis that Thrombosis UK can share the content with external judges who will assist us with assessments. Service models, resources and working processes of successful Thrombosis UK VTE Award winners will be uploaded to the Thrombosis UK website and shared via publications, social media, and other opportunities.
When completing your application form, you should use lay language and answer each question in a concise manner.
Please keep to any word limits given.
All sections need to be completed, if any section is removed, omitted or incomplete, we cannot process the application.
Applications need to be submitted via email to: [email protected] You will receive a notification of receipt within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive a notification, please email [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 1st February 2025
We are unable to consider late applications.
Thrombosis UK has a strict data protection policy that complies with UK data protection law.
Your name and contact details may be stored for up to 12 months in order for correspondence relating to your application be appropriately processed.
We wish to make you aware that your name and contact details, as included on your completed application form, will be viewed by the Thrombosis UK appointed Judging Panel solely for the purpose of reviewing and assessing your completed application. If your nomination is short listed, a representative from Thrombosis UK will then seek your permission to include your name on the summary paragraph included in the awards brochure and on the Thrombosis UK website.
Thrombosis UK takes security and confidentiality very seriously. Your name and contact details will never be passed or shared with any third party or an unauthorised individual. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
Applications are accepted on the basis that Thrombosis UK can share the content with external judges who will assist us with assessments. Service models, resources and working processes of successful Thrombosis UK VTE Award winners will be uploaded to the Thrombosis UK website and shared via publications, social media, and other opportunities.
When completing your application form, you should use lay language and answer each question in a concise manner.
Please keep to any word limits given.
All sections need to be completed, if any section is removed, omitted or incomplete, we cannot process the application.
Applications need to be submitted via email to: [email protected] You will receive a notification of receipt within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive a notification, please email [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 1st February 2025
We are unable to consider late applications.
Thrombosis UK has a strict data protection policy that complies with UK data protection law.
Your name and contact details may be stored for up to 12 months in order for correspondence relating to your application be appropriately processed.
We wish to make you aware that your name and contact details, as included on your completed application form, will be viewed by the Thrombosis UK appointed Judging Panel solely for the purpose of reviewing and assessing your completed application. If your nomination is short listed, a representative from Thrombosis UK will then seek your permission to include your name on the summary paragraph included in the awards brochure and on the Thrombosis UK website.
Thrombosis UK takes security and confidentiality very seriously. Your name and contact details will never be passed or shared with any third party or an unauthorised individual. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
Applications are accepted on the basis that Thrombosis UK can share the content with external judges who will assist us with assessments. Service models, resources and working processes of successful Thrombosis UK VTE Award winners will be uploaded to the Thrombosis UK website and shared via publications, social media, and other opportunities.
When completing your application form, you should use lay language and answer each question in a concise manner.
Please keep to any word limits given.
All sections need to be completed, if any section is removed, omitted or incomplete, we cannot process the application.
Applications need to be submitted via email to: [email protected] You will receive a notification of receipt within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive a notification, please email [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 1st February 2025
We are unable to consider late applications.
Thrombosis UK has a strict data protection policy that complies with UK data protection law.
Your name and contact details may be stored for up to 12 months in order for correspondence relating to your application be appropriately processed.
We wish to make you aware that your name and contact details, as included on your completed application form, will be viewed by the Thrombosis UK appointed Judging Panel solely for the purpose of reviewing and assessing your completed application. If your nomination is short listed, a representative from Thrombosis UK will then seek your permission to include your name on the summary paragraph included in the awards brochure and on the Thrombosis UK website.
Thrombosis UK takes security and confidentiality very seriously. Your name and contact details will never be passed or shared with any third party or an unauthorised individual. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
Applications are accepted on the basis that Thrombosis UK can share the content with external judges who will assist us with assessments. Service models, resources and working processes of successful Thrombosis UK VTE Award winners will be uploaded to the Thrombosis UK website and shared via publications, social media, and other opportunities.
When completing your application form, you should use lay language and answer each question in a concise manner.
Please keep to any word limits given.
All sections need to be completed, if any section is removed, omitted or incomplete, we cannot process the application.
Applications need to be submitted via email to: [email protected] You will receive a notification of receipt within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive a notification, please email [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 1st February 2025
We are unable to consider late applications.
Thrombosis UK has a strict data protection policy that complies with UK data protection law.
Your name and contact details may be stored for up to 12 months in order for correspondence relating to your application be appropriately processed.
We wish to make you aware that your name and contact details, as included on your completed application form, will be viewed by the Thrombosis UK appointed Judging Panel solely for the purpose of reviewing and assessing your completed application. If your nomination is short listed, a representative from Thrombosis UK will then seek your permission to include your name on the summary paragraph included in the awards brochure and on the Thrombosis UK website.
Thrombosis UK takes security and confidentiality very seriously. Your name and contact details will never be passed or shared with any third party or an unauthorised individual. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
Applications are accepted on the basis that Thrombosis UK can share the content with external judges who will assist us with assessments. Service models, resources and working processes of successful Thrombosis UK VTE Award winners will be uploaded to the Thrombosis UK website and shared via publications, social media, and other opportunities.
When completing your application form, you should use lay language and answer each question in a concise manner.
Please keep to any word limits given.
All sections need to be completed, if any section is removed, omitted or incomplete, we cannot process the application.
Applications need to be submitted via email to: [email protected] You will receive a notification of receipt within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive a notification, please email [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 1st February 2025
We are unable to consider late applications.
Thrombosis UK has a strict data protection policy that complies with UK data protection law.
Your name and contact details may be stored for up to 12 months in order for correspondence relating to your application be appropriately processed.
We wish to make you aware that your name and contact details, as included on your completed application form, will be viewed by the Thrombosis UK appointed Judging Panel solely for the purpose of reviewing and assessing your completed application. If your nomination is short listed, a representative from Thrombosis UK will then seek your permission to include your name on the summary paragraph included in the awards brochure and on the Thrombosis UK website.
Thrombosis UK takes security and confidentiality very seriously. Your name and contact details will never be passed or shared with any third party or an unauthorised individual. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
Applications are accepted on the basis that Thrombosis UK can share the content with external judges who will assist us with assessments. Service models, resources and working processes of successful Thrombosis UK VTE Award winners will be uploaded to the Thrombosis UK website and shared via publications, social media, and other opportunities.
When completing your application form, you should use lay language and answer each question in a concise manner.
Please keep to any word limits given.
All sections need to be completed, if any section is removed, omitted or incomplete, we cannot process the application.
Applications need to be submitted via email to: [email protected] You will receive a notification of receipt within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive a notification, please email [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 1st February 2025
We are unable to consider late applications.
Thrombosis UK has a strict data protection policy that complies with UK data protection law.
Your name and contact details may be stored for up to 12 months in order for correspondence relating to your application be appropriately processed.
We wish to make you aware that your name and contact details, as included on your completed application form, will be viewed by the Thrombosis UK appointed Judging Panel solely for the purpose of reviewing and assessing your completed application. If your nomination is short listed, a representative from Thrombosis UK will then seek your permission to include your name on the summary paragraph included in the awards brochure and on the Thrombosis UK website.
Thrombosis UK takes security and confidentiality very seriously. Your name and contact details will never be passed or shared with any third party or an unauthorised individual. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
