Fundraising
The thought of fundraising for some people can be difficult because of the fear of being 'asked the question'. There is no need for you to disclose if someone is curious. You could be doing this for a 'good friend' who wishes to remain anonymous.
You Can Set Up a Fundraising Page with Give As You Live
By clicking on the Give As You Live button below you can easily start your fundraising project and the funds will go directly to us. However, if you wish to organise a fundraising event on your own please let us know by emailing us at: helpme@cisters.org.uk
Fundraising Stories & Ideas!
The Vitality 10K Event | 22nd September 2024
The Vitality 10K was a great way to help raise funds for CIS'ters.
Neil Odin, Rob MacDougall, Matt, Eve, Jacob & Amelia Shantha Yasmin
We were so lucky that Neil Odin, the Chief Officer for Hampshire & IoW Fire and Rescue, accepted our plea for fund raisers. He was accompanied by Shantha Dickinson (his deputy) Rob MacDougall (Oxfordshire Chief Fire Officer) plus Mat, Eve, Jacob and Amelia. In a time of compassion fatigue, we are in awe of both their willingness to participate in this physical event on our behalf and to have raised funds. Especially as we know that charities for ‘adult survivors’ are not considered in the same ‘donation giving league’ as those that cater for child victims.
Based on their timings Mat, Eve, Amelia and Neil ran as a group, supporting each other – whilst Jacob, Shantha, and Rob headed off individually. At the last count this group of amazing individuals have raised £1,657 (sum includes gift aid) for our small charity.
The Give As You Live funding page is still open if you are in a position to help them, to help us https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/supporting-cisters-vitality-london-10k-sept-2024
Our 8th participant was Yasmin. Yasmin personally knows someone who is accessing our service, and therefore understands more directly about the work we do within our small national charity to provide emotional support for adult female survivors of familial sexual abuse during childhood.
Yasmin also very kindly sent us a message:
'I had the privilege of participating in the Vitality 10,000 on Sunday 24th September. Over the last few years, I have completed several races, though I still don't class myself as a runner but I value the time and space moving outdoors allows me for the physical and psychological benefits.
The Vitality 10,000 has been the most inclusive and it therefore felt fitting to run in aid of CIS’ters. Running for a charity meant I was in the smiles for miles wave. This is another charity which values personal benefits over a set personal best time. A fitting ethos.
Through my professional capacity, I am only too aware of the physical and psychological impact of abuse as well as the associated stigma and ramifications on the individual, their families and friendships. These are often not acknowledged. Consequently, it is recognised all forms of abuse can impact on a person’s physical and psychological wellbeing. I feel passionate about improving people's health in all aspects and the work and support CIS’ters provide is so appreciated. Being a small charity, every little helps and it therefore felt important to support the charity. I have got to know the work that CIS’ters does over the last few years and it has been a very helpful resource for people close to me.
Recognising my position of privilege, if I cannot help to open the conversation and reframe the negative feelings those affected already feel, I am reinforcing the stigma and preventing people from benefiting from resources. Often impacted from a young age, there is a judgement from the person and those around them which can be lifelong. Therefore, the work CIS’ters do is well received and valuable. I felt it was important to raise the profile, opening a dialogue which helps to break the barriers and I was proud to be part of the team.
Preparation for the event was a little tricky balancing various commitments but as the charity is such a worthwhile cause this helped provide some much needed motivation. The day itself was lovely and it’s always great to run the streets of central London with a great crowd without the usual hustle and bustle of traffic.
I look forward to supporting CIS’ters in the future and am grateful for the work they do'. From Yasmin.
Vitality 10K - Fundraisers Rosie & Jude - Ambulance Service Workers 2023
Jude and Rosie raised a total of £680 for us! (This excludes Gift Aid which will raise even more money for CIS'ters). They have done so well to fundraise for us by running the 10k event in London on 24th September 2023. Thank you both, we are very grateful. Also, thank you to everyone for the money donated.
Car Wash! 
Car Washes are a fun way to raise money. You’ll need to find a high-trafficked location with water available, plus a lot of room for lining up the cars, and washing, drying stations. Be sure to blast your car wash details on social media and ask your friends to share on theirs. You could dress up in costumes, super hero costumes are popular.
Karaoke! 
Hold a Fun Crazy Night Event.
Bake Sale! 
Who can resist a Bake Sale. You and your team can bake. Also, query your committee or team to ask local bakers if they will donate lovely sugary confections. Tell everyone and be sure to remind them if they don't want cupcakes, they can donate money to your cause. Don't forget to tell friends and family.