You don’t need specific skills to be a group member or to start a group, a simple passion for supporting people affected by cancer is all it takes to belong!
By joining a fundraising group, you’ll:
to ‘raise both awareness and money for life-saving cancer research.
hone your skills in things like event management, logistics and organisation at the same time!
get full support to help make your activities a huge success and bring your fundraising ideas to life.
Fundraising groups play such an important and valuable role. With you by our side, we'll keep funding research, raise awareness and develop policies that could save more lives in the years to come.
fundraising groups
fundraised in the last 2 years alone!
If you’re interested in starting or joining a fundraising group, we’d love to hear from you! We’ll help you find the best option for your fundraising plans. Click here to fill out our online form.
Some of our existing groups can be contacted directly. Find out if there’s one near you. There are hundreds more groups in existence, so please get in touch if you don’t find one near you.
Our fundraising groups receive the support of a dedicated member of the Cancer Research UK team who will be able to help you with:
Setting up your group and your fundraising events
Promoting your group and fundraising within your community and online
Sourcing fundraising materials
Practical advice on all aspects of event planning
Cancer and health information for your group, event or community
And much more...
A close group of friends formed the South Wales Cancer Crusaders in 2019 after many of their family and friends had experienced cancer and its impact. The group members – 25 young men – take on tough physical challenges every year – these have included a 100km walk in 24 hours, the Three Peaks Challenge, a 128-mile cycle, an 85-mile canoe and their challenge of climbing Ten Y Fan.
The group is extremely passionate about fundraising – they also have lots of other commitments such as working full time and taking care of young children. They manage activity around their busy schedules and do things that allow them the freedom to make decisions that work well for them and for the charity. They do all the planning, organisation and promotion for their activity themselves, with the benefit of having the full support of their local Cancer Research UK Relationship Manager.
Take a look at what the group is currently getting up to.
If you have any questions about our fundraising groups, our friendly Supporter Services team is ready to help you.
