Fundraise Opportunities
Your kindness can help a family feel less alone
A coffee morning with friends. A sponsored walk. A challenge you never thought you would take on. However you choose to fundraise, you can help us build support for families facing the heartbreak of losing a child. Inspired by Henry’s kindness, we want to create opportunities for families to talk, connect, remember and find comfort. Every fundraiser can help us take another step towards that vision, from supporting families in our community to our long-term dream of Henry’s Barn. You don’t need a big event or a big target. Start with something that feels right for you.
Take on a challenge
Walk, run, cycle, swim or choose a personal challenge of your own. Take part on your own or bring a team together, and ask friends and family to sponsor you. Whether it is your first 5K or a challenge spread over a month, make it meaningful to you.
Bring people together
Host a coffee morning, bake sale, quiz night, community meal or music evening. Turn something you enjoy into a chance to bring people together and raise funds in Henry’s name.
Fundraise at school or college
From a sponsored activity to a talent show or dress-down day, a school or college fundraiser can give young people a way to show kindness and support others. Speak with your school or college first and choose an activity that is suitable for everyone taking part.
Make a difference at work
Bring colleagues together for a team challenge, office bake sale or fundraising day. You could also ask your employer about matched funding or putting The Henry Nowak Foundation forward as a charity to support.
Find your way to get involved
Get your business involved
Could your business sponsor a Foundation event, organise a fundraiser, donate a suitable prize or offer practical skills and services? We would love to hear your ideas and explore a way to work together. Contact us before promoting a partnership or sponsorship so we can agree the details.
Celebrate with kindness
For a birthday, anniversary or another special occasion, you could invite donations instead of gifts. It is a personal way to mark a meaningful day while helping us build support for bereaved families.
Fundraise in memory of someone you love
If it feels right for you, a fundraiser can be a way to remember someone special. Choose an activity that reflects them, bring loved ones together or create your own tribute. There is no pressure to share your story, and you can decide how much you want others to know.
Have an idea of your own?
Some of the most meaningful fundraisers begin with a simple idea. If you have something in mind, get in touch. We would love to hear what you are planning.
Ready to get started?
Choose your idea. Pick something you enjoy and set a target that feels manageable. Tell us your plans. Contact the Foundation to discuss your fundraiser, how donations will reach us and any use of our name or logo. Bring others with you. Invite friends, family or colleagues to take part and explain why you have chosen to support us.
Before collecting money or promoting an event, make sure the arrangements are agreed and any permissions, venue requirements or safety measures are in place. If your idea involves a raffle or another regulated activity, speak to us before going ahead.
Let’s turn your idea into something meaningful
Get in touch to tell us how you would like to fundraise for The Henry Nowak Foundation. Together, we can help make sure families do not have to carry the pain of losing a child alone.