Doing your own thing
for CALM

Always wanted to fundraise?

Have you got a:

talent, hobby, habit, crazy idea, thing you’ve always wanted to do, event you've always wanted to host?

If the answer is yes to any of the above then you can do it for CALM. And while you’re at it, help fund our life-saving services. It doesn’t matter how much you raise, spreading the CALM message and creating a life less miserable is just as important.

Here are 5 steps to doing your own fundraising event or challenge. Contact us if you've got some questions before you start!

STEP ONE - Ideas time

You can go big or small, whatever you do make it something that matters to you.

We’d recommend having a read of our Fundraising Manual as well. It covers everything you need to know about fundraising for CALM, from the basics to the big stuff. Need it in an alternative format? Let us know.

If you’re not sure how to get started, here are the basics for breaking it down:

• Pick a date and time, and stick to it as much as you can

• Pick where you’re doing it

• Ask your mates, family, whoever to give you a hand

STEP TWO - Start fundraising

• Let us know what you’re up to and complete our form

• Set up a JustGiving page so people can donate or sponsor your activity. Your fundraising on your Just Giving page will come through to CALM automatically.

• Order CALM Supporter Kit. We’ve got t-shirts, posters, badges and more. You will receive a link to our KIT page once you’ve completed the Tell us about it form

STEP THREE - About CALM

It's great to know how your hard work will help us be there for whoever needs us.

• There is a section all about CALM on our website

• You are also welcome to share our website, and use any videos from our Youtube or social media channels. You can #TeamCALM your social media posts if you want as well!

STEP FOUR - The Big Day

After all your planning and prepping, the day is finally here! It may feel like there’s a lot to remember, but with all the work you’ve done leading up to the night, you’ve got nothing to worry about.

STEP FIVE - See it in action

The day of your event will be here before you know it. Remember, while fundraising is a hugely important part of keeping CALM’s life-saving services running, spreading the CALM message and creating a life less miserable is just as important. If your friends, family and supporters learn just one thing about CALM, then you’ve nailed it.