Fundraising and Events

Independent Age works to keep older people independent and out of poverty by providing them with practical support, financial help and lifelong friendship. We receive no government funding, and our work would be impossible without the help of our supporters.

There are many ways you can help us to raise money - you can make a donation yourself, attend one of our events or put on your own, take part in a challenge or race or get your company or social club involved.

Sports Events and Challenges

Dinner4Good

Events around the UK and Ireland

Corporate Partnerships

Supporter Stories

Fundraising News

Art of Giving at the Saatchi Gallery -  Thursday 7- Saturday 9 October 2010
Independent Age will be one of the charities supported by the proceeds of this national art competition and celebrity auction. Visit the Art of Giving website to learn more.

Open Cross-Country including Inter-Schools Challenge - Thursday 3 June 2010
9:30am - Home Farm, Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Click here for a list of the day's results.

A digital camera was left behind on the day. If you think it may be yours, please contact Area Manager Clarissa Burgess or phone her on 01234 708 246.

Great British Duck Race 2010
On Sunday 5 September 2010, the Great British Duck Race will take place, racing thousands of plastic ducks across Molesey Lock. You can buy a duck to race in support of Independent Age. Ducks cost £2, but we only benefit from donations over that amount, so the suggested price is £3.  If your duck wins, you could win a £10,000 prize! Follow this link http://www.thegreatbritishduckrace.co.uk/o/independentage to find out more.
Update: The Duck Race is now postponed indefinitely! The monthly prize draws will sstill continue. For more information, please check the link above.

The Big Tea
Put the kettle on and join hundreds of Independent Age supporters across the UK and the Republic of Ireland for the Big Tea. Help us raise vital funds for older people by holding a sponsored tea event on Friday 1 October, the UN International day for Older People, and throughout the month of October. Click here for more information, or email tea@independentage.org.uk for a pack to help run your event.

Thrifty Kitchen Cookbook
Launched in September 2009, this cookery book shows that you can successfully apply the principles of wartime cookery to create dishes that will delight the modern palate. For more details go to www.thriftykitchen.org or buy the book in our shop.

Other Fundraising Ideas

Everyclick	Make every click count! By making Everyclick's search engine your home page, every click you make online can raise money for Independent Age. Click on this link to find out more: http://www.everyclick.com/independentage.
Good Gifts	The Good Gifts catalogue lets you purchase charitable services for others as gifts for your loved ones. Why not give presents for those who really need them? Independent Age and Good Gifts have teamed up to offer two gifts that benefit older people. £25 buys an older lady a trip to the hairdressers', and £50 can give her a new pair of spectacles. Click here to find out more and to purchase these or other Good Gifts.
Ebay for Charity	Independent Age is registered with Ebay for Charity. If you are thinking of selling an item on Ebay, you are able to donate some or all of your takings to us - at the click of a button. More information about selling for charity on Ebay can be found here.