Fundraising and volunteering

If you would like fundraise but are not sure how to get started just contact us or call Diana on 020 7398 3431 for a fundraising pack full of ideas and inspiration on how you can help Tommy's.

Or download the PDFs here:

Whatever the scale of event you want to hold, be it a table top sale or a ball we are here to offer support, advice and fundraising materials.

Remember whatever amount of money you raise, large or small, it will help save tiny lives. We can't do it without you.

Once you have decided what to do print off, complete and return the fundraising registration form (pdf) or contact us.

Visit the fundraising news page to see what Tommy's supporters nationwide have been up to.

Now you've decided to help, how will you choose what to do?

Fundraising should be fun so why not go for something you enjoy, or something you have always wanted to do? If you love cycling or walking, or need to get fit, why not do a sponsored walk or run? Get your family and friends to join in with you. Check out the ideas below for some easy ways to support Tommy's wherever you are:

At home
cake sale, barbecue, cheese and wine party, garage sale, video night, coffee morning and card sale
Outdoors
sponsored run, walk or cycle ride, jumble sale, treasure hunt, dog-walking for friends, tennis tournament, street or supermarket collection, stall at your local fete
Social/Sports Club/Pub
quiz night, karaoke night, darts or pool competition, raffle, talent contest, summer ball, pub crawl and collection, fancy dress party
At work
swear box, staff sports day, no-uniform day, raffle, cake sale
At school
lunchtime tuck shop, sponsored silence, lunch time aerobics, disco

Over the past five years, Derek Brown has raised over Ł60,000 for Tommy's. We are extremely grateful for his support. Here are his tips for making your fundraising event or activity a success.

Plan your fundraising activity properly. Give yourself plenty of time to raise sponsorship.
Set yourself a realistic target, and then see if you can better it!
Always seek sponsorship from people you know (a good supporter will tell their friends about you).
Always go back and thank your supporters, showing proof of what you have done and tell them how much you have raised.
When asking for help be sure to include information on what Tommy's does and what you are doing.
Know the name and contact details of the Community Fundraising Manager at Tommy's to be able to give it to anyone who asks.
When sending letters out seeking sponsorship get permission from Tommy's. Keep it short and clear as possible.

Pub & supermarket collections
Pubs and supermarket collections are a great way of collecting money, but you must remember that managers and landlords must give you permission to collect on the premises first.

Use official Tommy's collection tins which are security sealed.
Be well informed as to what Tommy's does so that you can answer most questions about where the money will go and what it will be spent on.

Keep it legal

If you are doing a street or house-to-house collection you'll need an official collector's licence from your local council.
Where events take place on private property you must obtain permission from the owner or manager.
If you have a raffle and sell tickets in advance of the event you'll need a Lotteries Licence from your local council. If you sell tickets and draw the prize on the night you don't need a licence.

Safety first
Please ensure that everyone's going to be safe while they are fundraising.

Always ensure that children are safe and that you do not allow them to collect money alone or without an adult.
Please note that any fundraising events are held entirely at the organiser's own risk and that Tommy's, the baby charity, cannot be held responsible. It is essential to ensure that all events are safe, legal and ethical.
With adventure activities - for example, abseiling, parachuting, white water rafting or any other hazardous event, particular care should be taken.

Please contact us if you are unsure or need more information.