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

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.

Raffle Winners
The Action Week 2009 raffle was drawn on 30 November 2009. Congratulations to the 14 winners who have been notified of their prizes. Watch this space to find out about 2010's raffle.

Action Week
More than £10,000 was raised from Action Week 2009, which is an amazing achievement. Many thanks to all those who helped out! Action Week 2010 will be from 27 September - 4 October. More details are coming soon.

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.