Fundraising

Anxiety disorders are extremely common, but debilitating conditions to suffer from. Recent estimates suggest that 1 in 10 people will suffer with a disabling anxiety disorder whilst 1 in 3 people will experience panic attacks at some time in their lives.

The ANXIETY UK strives to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by anxiety disorders by providing a range of services. We rely on voluntary donations to continue this valuable work, and we need your support today.

• Fundraising events - upcoming events that need your support
• Fundraising ideas and tips - ideas on how to go about organising your own fundraising event

Fundraising events

Great Manchester Run 2009

Anxiety UK is inviting people based in the Manchester region to join their team raising badly needed funds for anxiety sufferers in the Great Manchester run. Leading Anxiety UK's team of runners who will be taking part in the Great Manchester Run in May 2009 is Nicky Lidbetter, Anxiety UK's Chief Executive.

If you are interested in helping to raise funds for us and would like to enter the Great Manchester Run event please call 08444 775 774 for further information or email: anna@anxietyuk.org.uk

Fundraising ideas and tips

There are literally hundreds of fundraising events going on around the country each year. Events that you can get involved with include:

• The London Marathon
• Leeds half marathon
• Three peaks challenge
• Great Manchester run

Other things you can do to raise money and help support the ANXIETY UK include doing a:

• Sponsored swim
• Bungee jump
• Sponsored silence
• Pub quiz
• Car boot sale
• Book sale

Getting started

Once you have chosen what you want to do (your event), its time to get started with your fundraising. Don't worry if you haven't done anything like this before; the majority of people who are involved with fundraising events haven't either, and you can always obtain support and advice from the ANXIETY UK at any time by contacting us.

The first thing you should do is:

Create your very own fundraising web page

This is a really good way of raising funds as you can email the page to your friends and family and they can donate online, at the click of a button. It is very easy and quick to set up.

Create and use your sponsor form

NPs can provide you with sponsorship forms tailored to your needs.

Once you have created your sponsorship form ensure that you distribute the form among your family and friends and ask them in turn to pass it round their friends and family increasing the circulation. A top tip is to make up the first amount on your form, for example £20 as normally people will follow suit.

Publicise your event

Get the local press involved. ANXIETY UK's press officer can assist you with this, please contact Anna at

It's great to let people in your area know what you are doing and it provides a good opportunity to plug your personalised fundraising webpage.

If you require any support or further information, do not hesitate to contact us.