Cancerbackup: Run your own event

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Run your own event

Inside this section, you will find lots of ideas and handy tips on raising funds for your favourite charity. Whether you're new to fundraising or a long-standing supporter, we can provide you with everything you need, from ideas and advice to promotional materials and publicity.

Step 1 - Decide on an event

You can fundraise for Cancerbackup in so many different ways, but why not browse through our fundraising ideas.

Or if you have an idea you would like to discuss contact our fundraising team on 020 7920 7252 or email community@cancerbackup.org

If you live in Scotland contact our Scottish fundraising team on 0141 223 7683 or email scottishevents@cancerbackup.org

Step 2 - Register with Cancerbackup

Once you have decided on your event. Complete the online event registration and we will send you a fundraising pack full of useful information and fundraising materials to ensure your event is a success!

You can also start planning your event - see our guide to organising your own event. Also, don't forget to keep it safe and legal.

Step 3 - Send us your money!

We hope you have a wonderful time at your event. Once the proceeds have been collected please send your donation, along with your donation form provided in your pack to Cancerbackup, 3 Bath Place, Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3JR.

Alternatively download the form below:


We are always looking for fundraising events to inspire others - so please don’t be shy, email your stories and photos to community@cancerbackup.org or send them in with your donation to the address above.

Thank you so much for fundraising for Cancerbackup, we hope you will find organising your own event a rewarding and fun experience.


Page last modified: 16 January 2008

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