Fundraising ideas: how to support Family Fund this November

The festive season is on the horizon – and November is the perfect time to spread a little joy while making a big difference. Whether you’re shopping for gifts or taking on a challenge, every action helps support families raising disabled or seriously ill children.

Here’s how you can get involved this month.

Turn your Christmas shopping into support with Easyfundraising

As you tick off your Christmas list, you can make every purchase count.

With easyfundraising, you can raise free donations for Family Fund every time you shop online with over 8,000 retailers – including John Lewis, M&S, Argos, and Etsy. It doesn’t cost you a penny extra, and those small donations soon add up to big impact.

Do your shopping, feel good, and help families at the same time.

At Home Winter Wonderwheels powered by MARVEL – 8–23 November

Get your capes ready! The At Home Winter Wonderwheels challenge, powered by MARVEL, is back.

Pick your favourite superhero, choose your own distance, and walk, wheel, skip, or run anytime between 8 and 23 November – all from your own neighbourhood.

It’s the perfect virtual challenge for families, schools, or friends who want to fundraise their way, wherever they are.

Unite your superpowers and make every step count for Family Fund.

More fundraising ideas for November

Alongside these events and activities, there are plenty of other ways to make a difference this month:

• Sign up to run for Family Fund: We have places in next September’s Great North Run and Big Half Marathon.
• Walk on hot coals: Join our Firewalking event in York on 21 November.
• Host a Brew and a Break: A cosy coffee morning with friends or colleagues.
• Play our weekly lottery: Play for £1 a week for a chance to win – while helping families.
• Give in memory or leave a gift in your will: Create a lasting legacy of support.

Looking ahead to December

The festive season is just around the corner – and we’ve got more ways to give, celebrate and connect. Keep an eye out for our December fundraising round-up, packed with Christmas campaigns and heart-warming stories from the families you help.

In the meantime, whether you’re shopping online or walking through fire, thank you for supporting Family Fund this November.