Why become a fundraiser?
Got a fundraising idea? We are here to help! We love to hear about your challenges and are here to support you along the way. Previous fundraisers have included marathons, cycling endurance races, channel swims, quiz nights, raffles, PTA school balls, and toddler fun runs. These have enabled us to support thousands of local children.
The Link Foundation team are all volunteers which means that over 95% of fundraising directly benefits children in need. We believe this make us almost unique and is often the reason people choose to support the Link Foundation.
Read about recent fundraising challenges in our Blog and Events area and get in touch by completing the form below.
How we get your fundraising to the people who need it most
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Step 1
Receiving your donation
Every donation, regardless of its size, works to support a child in need. Whether it’s a generous contribution of £1,000 from a local business or a heartfelt £10 donation from an individual, every penny matters.
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Step 2
Allocating the support
Our community partnership team are supporting children on a daily basis. Working together we provide the basics no child should be without.
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Step 3
Providing Immediate help
We are there when you need us! Essential items are provided within one month of referral. In situations of extreme urgency, we can provide immediate aid to the most vulnerable families.
Our amazing fundraisers have provided
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15
of all beds provided during 2023
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25
of all school trips for children who wouldn't have been able to attend
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32
of all clothing needed to support children leaving a refuge
Fundraising Ideas
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PWC Half Marathon
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Channel Swim
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Mountain Climbing
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Maidenhead Boundary Walk
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Cycling challenge
Interested in becoming a fundraiser?
Please complete our enquiry form and our team will get in touch
Our supporters
Frequently asked questions
Why should I choose to fundraise for the Link Foundation ?
As the Link Foundation is run entirely by volunteers over 95p of every £1 you raise is spent directly on helping a child in need in our area.
In 2021 we received The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, widely regarded as the MBE for charities and often referred to as the MBE for charities.
It was a tough and in depth selection process but we were delighted that the members of the panel recognised the contribution our team made during the pandemic and the past 17 years .
How can I make a difference?
By becoming a fundraiser you are helping us to support more and more children throughout Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
Your fundraising however big or small can change a life. £14.50 can buy baby formula for a family with empty cupboards, £180 can buy a fridge freezer to allow a family to have fresh milk to give their child a bowl of cereal in the morning, £250 can buy a bed for a child sleeping on a pile of clothes on the floor.
What support will I receive?
We get very excited by our fundraisers challenges! We love to help you brainstorm and plan and are here to support you to achieve your goal as well as raise lots of life altering funds.
We can loan clothing, flags and leaflets and we love to tell our extended community by posting on our social media channels.
Struggling to think of a challenge?
Fundraisers in the past have included cake sales, toddler walks, cross Atlantic sails, mountain climbs even swimming the English Channel. Get in touch and let’s brainstorm some ideas!
What is the best way of collecting money?
You can find the Link Foundation on ‘Just Giving’. This is a really easy way for you to send links to your supporters and Just Giving do all the admin for you including gaining the addition funds ‘Gift Aid’ provides.
