Fundraising
Why your support matters
Every supporter, every event, and every donation helps Mary Ann Evans Hospice provide compassionate, free-of-charge care to people across Nuneaton, Bedworth and North Warwickshire.
Whether you are fundraising at work, taking part in a personal challenge, or organising something special at home or school, your support helps families when they need it most.
Why your support matters
Fundraising on your own, with family, or with friends is a wonderful way to give back and support hospice care in honour of the people you love.
How you can fundraise
Fundraising on your own, with family, or with friends is a wonderful way to give back and support hospice care in honour of the people you love.
Challenge events
Runs, hikes, swims, or something completely unique to you.
In memory
Create a fundraising page in tribute to a loved one.
Celebration giving
Birthdays, weddings or anniversaries.
Regular giving
Set up monthly fundraising or donation pages.
Gifts in wills
Leave a lasting legacy to support future hospice services.
Local Hospice Lottery
Between 55% & 80% of profits from individuals playing in support of us will go to Mary Ann Evans Hospice.
No matter how you choose to support us, we will be with you every step of the way, offering advice, encouragement and resources.
Fundraising ideas & inspiration
If you’re not sure where to begin, here are some tried-and-tested favourites:
Challenge & Adventure
Skydives
Bungee jumps
Marathons & half marathons
Cycling events
Sponsored walks & treks
Fun & Community Events
Bake-offs
Tea parties
Charity car washes
Craft fairs
Coffee mornings
Creative Sponsored Activities
Head shave
Sponsored silence
Danceathon
24-hour challenge
“Give something up” month
Virtual Fundraising
Online quizzes
Live-streamed challenges
Virtual auctions
Gaming fundraisers
Fundraise at Work
Bring your colleagues together for a cause that unites teams and transforms lives. Fundraising at work is a brilliant way to boost team spirit while supporting local hospice care.
Ideas for workplace fundraising:
- Team challenges: Walks, runs, cycling events or multi-team competitions.
- Office activities: Bake sales, raffles, wear-what-you-like days, quiz nights.
- Collection points: Place a collection tin, bucket or clothing bin in your workplace.
- Company support: Many organisations offer matched giving, sponsorship, or payroll giving.
We’ll provide everything you need from posters to branded materials with ideas and support from our Income Generation team.
Fundraise in School
Supporting Mary Ann Evans Hospice from your school is a powerful way to teach compassion, teamwork, and community spirit while raising vital funds for local hospice care. Whether you’re a student, teacher, parent or governor, there are many ways your school can get involved, and we’ll support you every step of the way.
Why fundraising at school matters
- Encourages compassion and empathy in young people
- Builds strong links between your school and the local community
- Empowers students to make a real difference
- Raises awareness about our hospice services and end-of-life care
Ideas for school fundraising
Sponsored events
Hold a “walk-a-thon,” “sprint-a-thon,” or a sponsored read.
Non-Uniform days
Ask pupils to wear their brightest clothes in return for a small donation.
Bake sales & coffee mornings
Classic and effective fundraiser and students, teachers, and parents can get involved.
Challenges & competitions
“Golden mile” runs, talent shows, quiz nights or art competitions with entry fees supporting the hospice.
Creative fundraisers
Design-a-T-shirt day, sponsored silence, or a “fill the jar” challenge in tutor groups.
Awareness days
Organise an assembly, creative writing or art project around themes of care, kindness, and community.
How we can help you
We’ll provide fundraising packs with posters, sponsor forms, certificates, and promotional materials tailored for schools.
We can help you set up an online fundraising page (JustGiving or similar) and guide you through sharing it across your school community.
We’re available to attend assemblies or school events (virtually or in person) to talk about the hospice, why fundraising matters, and how students can get involved.
Getting started
Talk to us about your idea
Email our Income Generation team at maehenquiries@geh.nhs.uk or call 024 76 865 439 — we’d love to help plan and support your school event.
Request a school fundraising pack
Receive tailored resources and branded materials.
Launch your fundraiser
Spread the word via social media, newsletters, or school assemblies.
Share your story
When you fundraise, let us know! We love to celebrate your school’s efforts in our newsletter or on social media (with your permission).
London Marathon guaranteed entries
Mary Ann Evans Hospice receives a limited number of guaranteed London Marathon places each year. Running for us is a powerful way to celebrate life, honour loved ones and support hospice care.
What’s included:
- Your guaranteed London Marathon entry
- A fundraising target tailored to you – this will be a minimum of £2000
- A Mary Ann Evans Hospice running vest
- Support from our fundraising team
- Tips on promoting your fundraising
- Encouragement all the way to the finish line!
If you’d like to apply for one of our charity places, we’d love to hear from you.
How to get started
We’re here to make fundraising simple, enjoyable and rewarding.
Contact our fundraising team
We’d love to hear about your ideas.
024 76 865 439
maehenquiries@geh.nhs.uk
Request a fundraising pack
Includes posters, sponsorship forms, collection materials and helpful tips.
Set up an online fundraising page
Use JustGiving or similar platforms to collect donations easily and securely.
Spread the word
Share your story on social media and tag us so we can support your efforts.
Celebrate your achievement
We love spotlighting our fundraisers (with your permission), and we will proudly share your success to inspire others.
Thank You
Your fundraising helps us continue providing vital services including Hospice at Home, Wellbeing Centre, Rapid Response, Lymphoedema Clinic, Family Support and Bereavement.
Thank you for being part of the Mary Ann Evans Hospice community.