My MS Fundraising
Inspired to do something different to stop MS? We're here to help you fundraise, your way.
Whatever you have in mind, we want to help make your fundraising dream a reality. Register for My MS Fundraising now to share your plans and unlock all the support we offer.
You'll get your own handy fundraising guide to get you started. And all the help you need from our fabulous fundraising team.
Register for My MS Fundraising
Can't wait? Here's our quick guide to putting on your own event so you can get started right away.
5 steps to event planning perfection
1. Make a plan
This is the time to really think about what you want your event to be and how it will look. Planning is key, but to get you started why not start thinking about:
- where you'll hold your event and if you'll need permission. You might need to check with the local council, landholder or venue owner
- if your location is accessible for everyone, including chair users or people with walking aids
- if there are enough rest areas and toilets. It's not glamorous, but it's important!
What do you need to turn it orange?
You can order materials to turn your activity orange, including: t-shirts, banners, balloons and bunting. Order your materials by calling 0300 500 8084 or emailing [email protected]
2. Keep it safe and legal
It’s not the most exciting subject, but it’s essential to make sure you and everyone at your event are safe and that your fundraising is legal.
Before you start organising your event please have a look at our information about legal and safe fundraising to make sure everything runs smoothly.
We're here to help you make sure your event is safe and fun for everyone, so please get in touch if you have any questions: [email protected]
3. Ask people to support you
Set up a JustGiving page
Setting up a JustGiving page is the quickest and easiest way to kick-start your fundraising. You can set up a page that shows how much you've raised at every step.
Personalise your fundraising page with pictures, updates and why you're fundraising to stop MS. You’re joining an incredible community from across the country and your story may inspire someone else to get involved or donate.
To get started, go to our JustGiving page and hit the fundraise for us button
Sponsorship
Think about businesses and groups in your local area that will be as passionate about stopping MS as you are.
Whether you're looking for a cash donation to cover the cost of venue hire, prizes for a raffle or volunteers to help out on the day, there are lots of generous people and organisations you can ask.
4. Spread the word
The bigger the event, the more money you can raise to help stop MS. So why not tell as many people as possible about what you're doing?
Contact your local media
Telling your local newspaper, radio or TV station can be a great way to let your community know about your event. Get your story out there!
If you need any help, contact our National Press Office at [email protected].
Share on social media
When your fundraiser is ready to go, make sure everyone knows about it!
You can share your JustGiving page on Facebook or Twitter and include it in your email signature.
Preparing for your event? Why not share some images or videos on and tag us on Instagram? Keep your supporters in the loop with regular updates on social media.
Tell everyone!
Don’t forget your email contacts and internal websites, newsletters or noticeboards. Your friends, colleagues and employers will be keen to hear your news, see pictures and follow your progress.
5. Finish in style
On the day
There are lots of things you'll need to think about on your event day. Here are a few important things to remember:
- Check the weather, even if you're holding an indoor event it can make a real difference
- Take lots of photos and videos and share them on social media
- Enjoy yourself! You've done something amazing
You did it! Now what?
When your event is finished, you have one of the most important jobs left to do: thank everyone who helped along the way.
This could be your sponsors, people who came or anyone who contributed. Everyone will want to know how much you've raised and how many people you had participate.
Don’t forget to send in all your hard-earned money as well. Find out more about sending us your donations.
But most importantly, give yourself a huge round of applause. You're amazing!
Meet our community fundraising team
Our community fundraising team is here to guide, support and encourage you on every step of your fundraising journey. Everything you're doing will help fund vital research to achieve our goal of a world free from the effects of MS.
We work with supporters across the country, from individuals, groups and associations to schools and local businesses. It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to fundraising or an old hand. We're here to answer your questions and give you tips and inspiration to help make your fundraising a huge success. Email our friendly team at [email protected] to unlock all the support we can offer.
Caroline Kew
Senior Community Fundraiser, North of England
I absolutely love working with our supporters and fundraisers, whether they have a close personal connection to MS or have been inspired by someone they know who has the condition. It’s incredibly rewarding to work together to make a real difference to the MS community by raising awareness and raising funds to help stop MS.
Jennifer Brown
Senior Community Fundraiser, Scotland and Northern England
I’m always so inspired by the incredible lengths our supporters go to fundraise for us. Swimming the Channel, climbing mountains, rowing oceans, spending endless hours knitting and crafting and baking, our supporters do it all. I’m also so amazed by the acts of kindness in our community and the passion people have for raising awareness of MS.
Mark Colley-Davies
Community Fundraiser, North of Scotland, including all the Highlands and Islands
My passion is to support all fundraisers and make their fundraising happen the way they want. To maximise their return on the effort they put in. I’m also a fundraiser in my personal life, supporting the local community and raising money for great causes along the way. In January 2020 I took part in an Arctic trek and raised £40,000 for the MS Society with my team.
Katie Eddy
Community Fundraiser, South West and West Midlands
I absolutely love working with our wonderful fundraisers to help them achieve their goals. It’s always great to have a chat to find out about their stories and why they do what they do for us. You may even convince me to enter an event too! I previously organised a Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser and I’m always on the lookout for weird and wonderful new ways to help raise funds and awareness.
Ceri Bevan
Community Fundraiser, Wales
I joined the MS Society in October 2021 after working in community development for 14 years. I’m passionate about helping others, and as an active volunteer and fundraiser, I was delighted to move into the charity sector full-time. I work from home in the Brecon Beacons and manage community fundraising across Wales, raising awareness and funds and providing help and support to our amazing fundraisers.
Naomi Cromby
Community Fundraiser, South England
I love that I get to work alongside supporters who come up with the most imaginative fundraising ideas and are so passionate about the cause. I think fundraising shows the best side of humanity and I’m so lucky I get to see that every day.
Andy Green
Community Fundraiser, North England
I help individuals, businesses, groups and associations raise as much awareness and funding to help us stop MS altogether right here in the North of England and beyond. I’m continually inspired by the variety of activities our supporters engage with. And I'm always looking to make sure our supporters have the best experience during their journey with us.
It’s the stories I hear from supporters that really inspire me. And I love the fact that I get to work with people who are so passionate about our cause each and every day.
