Fundraising

Our communities are stronger when everyone has the support they need. Who Cares? Scotland currently helps more than 3,000 Care Experienced children, young people and adults every year. By fundraising for us, you will help us reach many more.

Fundraising for Who Cares? Scotland

There are lots of ways you can raise money for our work, either on your own or as part of a group. You can fundraise for us at school, as part of a community group, or at work. Alternatively, you could sign up for an exciting event or challenge. All the funds you raise will help us to achieve our vision of a lifetime of equality, respect and love for Care Experienced people.

However you choose to support us, we’ll be there every step of the way. Simply drop us a line at fundraising@whocaresscotland.org to get the ball rolling.

Looking for fundraising inspiration?

Please download our printable fundraising pack, full of ideas, tips and tricks to make the most impact with your activity.

If you are planning an event…

Please let us know so we can support you every step of the way. You can can contact the the Fundraising Team by phoning 0141 226 4441 or emailing us at – fundraising@whocaresscotland.org

Sign Up to a Fundraising Challenge

Whether you are seeking an adrenaline-filled challenge or a fun event to take part in, we’ve got something for you. Check out our list of flagship fundraising events below, which cover everything from walking events to running and cycling challenges, and thrill-seeking bungee jumps, firewalks and more!

Sign up today and show your support for Care Experienced people. In return we’ll send you one of our colourful Who Cares? Scotland t-shirts, and cheer you on, every step of the way.

Nov 20

All day

November Care2Dare? Firewalk

Fundraising

16+

Glasgow City

Everyone

Brave the heat and take on the November Care2Dare? Firewalk in support of Care Experienced people!

Going the Extra Mile

We have places in most charity events across the UK and beyond. For a full list of everything we can offer, check out the link below.

If you would like to take part in an event but are struggling to pay the entry fee, we can help cover the costs. Get in touch by emailing Fundraising@whocaresscotland.org

Become a Corporate Partner

Does your company have a nominated Charity Of The Year? If so, we’d love to hear from you. By supporting Who Cares? Scotland, you will be standing alongside Care Experienced people, helping to champion their rights and make sure their voices are heard.

As a membership organisation, we’re used to listening to what people need from us. We can design a mutually beneficial partnership for you and your people, with strong account management support, powerful stories of impact, and lively employee engagement opportunities.

There are lots of ways that companies can support our work – through fundraising for us; sponsoring our events; providing in-kind support and profile raising activities. In return, we’ll can provide volunteering opportunities, training and development sessions for your staff, and access to lots of fun and engaging fundraising opportunities.

If you would like to further your Corporate Social Responsibility goals through a strategic partnership, please get in touch with us on fundraising@whocaresscotland.org

Here are some examples of our previous and current partnerships:

Wylie & Bisset

"We’re looking forward to supporting Who Cares? Scotland as our Charity of the Year for 2022. We’re excited to learn more and we’re ready to play out part in helping create a lifetime of equality, respect and love for care experienced people. As a firm of accountants, we’re keen to share our knowledge and offer key skills and financial education to the Who Cares? Scotland family."

Ashurst LLP

When Ashurst LLP, a leading multinational law firm, first partnered with us in 2021 they did so with the intention of making a difference to the lives of our members not only through fundraising and donations but also by contributing their skills and knowledge directly. Throughout the partnership Ashurst’s staff have offered their time and resources to provide training opportunities and career advice to our members and staff and writing for our Speak Out! our quarterly magazine.

Birchbrae Lodges

Early in 2020, Jim and Pauline from Birchbrae Lodges, Glencoe contacted Who Cares? Scotland via a family connection. Through their well-established luxury self-catering lodges business, they devised a fundraising initiative to support our work. Throughout the year, guests will have a chance to donate to our charity. We also provided literature for their noticeboard, so guests can learn more about Who Cares? Scotland. Jim and Pauline also donated terrific prizes which we can use to raise even more funds.

Wee Blue Coo

Co-founder, Joelle Kirkpatrick is herself care experienced and was so impressed with the work and ethos of Who Cares? Scotland that she and lead designer Shallyn Goodhead approached us offering to create bespoke wall art and greetings cards that represented the charities main values of equality, respect and love for all within the care experienced community. 100% of the profit of these sales are donated to us. Joelle and the team have also joined us on the Love Rally in 2019 and raised additional funds by completing a virtual Kiltwalk in 2020.

Fundraising stories

The 2024 Gala for Love

Blog, Fundraising14 October 2024

Held in August at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow, the Gala for Love raised £22,906 for Who Cares? Scotland, thanks to the generosity of our guests and sponsors. Alison Nicholson, Golden Jubilee Trust Partner, reflects on her experience helping to deliver the event.