Fundraise at your special occasion
Host a party, join an event or do your own fundraiser. However you choose do it, create something special that friends and family can share with you.
Donate your birthday
Birthdays are magical aren't they? Cards, cake, presents, balloons and of course... presents!
But what if your birthday could be magical for people who are living with kidney disease?
There are over 7 million people living with chronic kidney disease in the UK, that’s 10% of the population. By choosing to donate your birthday, you're giving the gift of research so that someone else can enjoy theirs.
Simply ask your friends and family to donate instead of giving present and your birthday will support life-changing research.
Ways to fundraise for your birthday
Choose either JustGiving or Facebook to create your fundraiser.
They are both quick and easy to set up and your donations come automatically to Kidney Research UK, so all you need to do is concentrate on celebrating your big day! Alternatively, get sponsored to do an event.
Facebook fundraiser
Create a birthday fundraiser on Facebook and share with all your followers.
Just Giving page
Create a birthday fundraiser with a Just Giving page and share with your friends.
Sign up for an event
Choose to take part in an event and ask your friends to sponsor you.
Other ways to celebrate and fundraise
Celebrate on Facebook
Why not ask for donations in lieu of presents this year? Set up a Facebook donation page to celebrate your birthday.
Celebrate a special occasion
Are you celebrating an anniversary, an engagement, a new baby, why not celebrate with us? Ask your friends for donations in lieu of gifts.
Fundraise at your wedding
Why not donate in place of table favours or ask for donations in lieu of gifts on your special day? Order our wedding favour cards by calling us on 0300 303 1100 or download below.
Useful extras
Materials and advice to support your fundraising activities
Already fundraising?
Order your free fundraising toolkit
Tell us about your event and get your free fundraising toolkit with handy tips and materials to help you make your fundraising a success.
Downloadable resources to plan and promote your fundraising:
Look the part
Visit our online shop and make sure you look the part by dressing in branded Kidney Research UK merchandise during your event. We have t-shirts, hoodies, wristbands and fan wigs!
Just Giving
JustGiving is an online tool that makes donating or sponsoring super simple. All donations sent through a Kidney Research UK JustGiving page, come direct to us so there’s no need to chase up donation money, including any money that comes through after your event.
Sponsorship Form
You can download our sponsorship form or contact us if you would like a hard copy on 0300 303 1100.
By post
You can post your donation to us using our paying in form. You can download it or contact us if you would like a hard copy, on 0300 303 1100.
By phone
You can donate the money you have raised from your fundraising event over the phone by calling our donation line on: 0300 303 1100.
Match funding
Do you work for an employer that has a match funding scheme? Speak to your work and see if they can match what you have raised to add to your donation and raise even more money to fund ground breaking research into kidney disease
- Print a sponsorship form to support your fundraising activities.
We don’t want anything to stand in the way of your event being a great success so don’t forget some of the practical considerations to ensure that it is safe and legal.
Licences and insurance
Whilst we are here to help you organise and plan your fundraising, you are responsible for your event and Kidney Research UK cannot accept liability.
Don’t forget about a risk assessment to ensure you’ve got things covered. You should check that buildings and equipment your hire are covered (insurance is often included in the fee) and you may need to consider arranging public liability cover for some events. Please seek advice if you are unsure.
We also suggest that you check if any special licences are required (for example, if you are selling alcohol, or your activity involves showing a film or has live music) – check with your local authority.
Collections
If you’re planning on collecting money in a public space you’ll need a license (check with your local authority). You should also have two unrelated people count the money.
Food hygiene
You need to take care when handling food and work to basic rules for safe preparation, storage, display and cooking. There’s more information available from the Food Standards Agency.
Raffles
Raffles are a great way of raising money, but it’s important to be aware of the legalities and whether you’ll need a license for your event. You can check the latest information and advice at the gambling commission.
Why not make a donation now?
(Every £ counts)