Raise money
Raise money for life-saving research
Your entry fee can't beat cancer. Only you can.
Did you know that paying your entry fee helps us cover the cost of putting on your event? But it doesn't stop there - the money raised by you is what helps us saves lives.
We know fundraising can feel daunting, but it’s easier than you think. We’re here to help you kick-start your fundraising and reach your target. Check out the page below & our helpful fundraising pack which is full of fundraising ideas.
Get creative with your fundraising
Your fundraising booklet
Your Shine Night Walk allows you to fundraise towards life-saving research for a cancer of your choice.
We have created a downloadable fundraising booklet with tips on how to fundraise for your Shine Night Walk.
Make every step count
Get a head start on your fundraising with our step-guessing game. Charge your colleagues or loved ones £2 (suggested donation) to guess the number of steps you’ll take during Shine Night Walk.
Fundraising Ideas
If you're looking for some inspiration, here are a few popular ideas.
- Hold a bake off or bake sale.
- Organise a quiz night or themed day at your office.
- Gather up your unwanted goods sell them at a car-boot sale.
Return your sponsorship
Cancer Research UK Giving Page
You can choose to fundraise however you like, but the easiest way to raise money is with a Cancer Research UK Giving Page:
- It's quick to set up and simple to use
- You can fundraise on your own or as part of a group
- Your friends and family can sponsor you easily online
- You can keep track of donations
- All you need to do is log in using the email address you used to sign up
- By setting up a Cancer Research UK Giving Page, we will receive the money you raise automatically.
Sponsorship form
If you would prefer to raise money in person then you can download a copy of our sponsorship form.
You can pay in the money you raised by phone using your debit/credit card – call us on 0300 123 6624 or send us a cheque made payable to “Cancer Research UK” to:
Shine Night Walk
Cancer Research UK
PO Box 1561
Oxford
OX4 9GZ
If you are a UK taxpayer, the value of your donation can increase by at least 25% under the Gift Aid scheme – at no additional cost to you!
£100could fund a postdoctoral researcher for one day, developing their skills in the lab under the supervision of expert scientists.
£220could fund a team of 9 cancer information nurses for one hour, on hand to offer confidential support and guidance to people affected by cancer.
£500could fund a lab technician for one week, ensuring researchers are equipped with everything they need to beat cancer.
£800buys a pH meter to check that the environment is just right for sensitive experiments that could hold clues to finding new ways to beat cancer.