We know that early intervention to equip disabled children at the right stage of their development is critical. So whether you are going it alone or joining in with family and friends you can make a difference today.
There are many different ways to fundraise for Newlife, from organising events in your local community, hosting something with friends and family, dressing up in your workplace or taking part in a challenge of lifetime.
We want to ensure every child with a disability has the chance to become the best they can be, that’s why we’re here to support our fantastic fundraisers every step of the way. Just drop us a message at fundraise@newlifecharity.co.uk
Fundraising Ideas
There are countless ways to raise money for Newlife, whether you’re looking for something fun, creative, or challenging. Here are some ideas to get you started:
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Host a bake sale: Share your favorite treats with friends, family, or coworkers.
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Organize a quiz night: Test everyone’s knowledge while raising funds.
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Take on a sponsored challenge: Run, cycle, or swim to support disabled children.
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Dress-down or fancy dress day: Add some fun to your workplace or school.
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Hold a car boot sale: Clear out your clutter and support a good cause.
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Set up a birthday fundraiser: Ask for donations instead of gifts.
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Plan a coffee morning: Bring people together over a cuppa for a cause.
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Go live on social media: Livestream and raise funds online.
No matter how big or small your idea, every effort helps. We’re here to support you—just email us at fundraise@newlifecharity.co.uk to get started.
How Your Fundraising Helps
Every pound you raise goes directly toward transforming the lives of disabled and terminally ill children across the UK. Your support helps us provide:
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Specialist equipment like wheelchairs and beds that improve quality of life.
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Emergency equipment loans to families in urgent need.
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Play Therapy Pods to support sensory development and emotional well-being.
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Nurse-led support to guide families through complex care needs.
Dauood’s Story
Dauood, aged five from Bradford, has been diagnosed with autism disorder and severe learning difficulties, and is also waiting for a diagnosis of ADHD. He isn’t able to understand language and doesn’t respond to his own name. He also has no awareness of danger and will just run without stopping.
But now, thanks to the wheelchair, Dauood and his family can go wherever they need to without worry. Now they know Muhammed will be safe, wherever they go, which also prevents them from becoming isolated at home.
Mum said: “The wheelchair and it’s perfect. He loves sitting inside it and it allows us to take him places and keep him safe at the same time.”
Leia’s Story
Leia was born with a rare form of mitochondrial disease. As a result she has development delays, epilepsy, needs to be fed by tube, is deaf and has severe muscle weakness, similar to Cerebral Palsy, which means she is unable to sit without support or walk.
Until a kidney transplant a few months ago Leia also had kidney disease, but the donation of a kidney from her dad, Tom, happily means that this is no longer the case. However, with only a specialist structured functional seat like a high chair at home that she wouldn’t be able to tolerate, it meant she would have needed to stay in bed while she continued to recuperate – until they turned to us to provide a specialist supportive seat called a P Pod.
