Would You Like to Fundraise for Us?
In order for the Long Covid Support charity to continue their vital work, we really need your help. If you, or someone you know, has Long Covid, we would be forever grateful if you would be willing to raise funds on our behalf.
If you have Long Covid, we appreciate that raising money via the traditional methods may be challenging. That doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways to fundraise. Below are a few ideas to get you started. Or if you have your own idea, go for it!
Or do you have family members, friends or work colleagues who would be willing to participate in an event and raise money in the process? If so, there are plenty of events taking place across the country and abroad.
If you would like to contact us for any reason, feel free to email us –
Read More About Our Fundraising Activities:
Fundraising Events
Fundraising Events
Here are some of the wonderful human beings who have been raising funds on behalf of Long Covid Support lately.
Matt’s Alcohol-Free October
Matt is going without alcohol throughout the whole month of October. He is raising money on behalf of his mother who has sadly been suffering with Long Covid since March 2022. We’re all behind you, Matt!
Holly's Tough Mudder and Great North Run
In September 2023, Holly completed a Tough Mudder AND the Great North Run in the same weekend all while raising funds for Long Covid Support. “The camaraderie of the races along with my desire to raise funds to support the long covid community somehow carried me round and gave me such a massive sense of achievement - truly a weekend to treasure!”. Way to go, Holly! Please help Holly achieve her fundraising goal.
Scott's hike to Everest Base Camp
His mum is dealing with Long Covid and Scott has kindly chosen our charity for his fundraiser. If you are able, please help him achieve his target. Good luck Scott!
The Benefits Boys completed the Rochdale Half Marathon
Thank you to The Benefits Boys, Luke, David and Karl, for supporting our cause - it is greatly appreciated.
“It was an emotional moment for me as I crossed the line, thinking about how your amazing donations will help people going through the same things as I did over these last two rollercoaster years.” Luke Ostler
Are You Inspired? Santa In The City run/walk around London
Long Covid Support have secured spaces for the upcoming ‘Santa In The City’ run/walk around the streets of London on the 6th & 7th December 2023. Open to all ages, it’s a 4.5km route starting from the Tate Modern. A Santa suit will be provided.
For other upcoming events in your area, check out the Run For Charity website.
Payroll Giving
Payroll Giving
Would you consider Payroll Giving? If you, your friends or your family are in paid employment, you can arrange with an employer to make regular donations from your pay direct to the charity.
How It Works
A donation amount will be deducted from your pay before Income Tax is calculated and deducted. For example, if you’re a 20% taxpayer, 80% of your donation amount will be taken from your salary and 20% will be taken from the tax that would otherwise have been paid to HMRC.
Benefits
- Your donation to Long Covid Support will go further and costs less.
- You can change your mind at any time. If you’d like to increase, reduce or stop your donation, you can do so whenever you want at no cost to you.
- Many employers will match their employees’ donation therefore doubling the amount paid to our charity.
What Should I Do?
If an employer has a Payroll Giving (or Give As You Earn) Scheme set up already, you can simply instruct them to make a donation to the Long Covid Support charity on your behalf.
If an employer doesn’t currently have a Payroll Giving scheme, you can speak to the HR department to enquire about setting one up. They can contact a Payroll Giving Agency who will be happy to set up and administer the scheme at no cost to the employer.
Here is a handy letter template and instruction form you can complete and pass onto the employer to provide them with all the necessary details.
Donate While You Shop
Donate While You Shop
Do you shop online? Did you know you could raise funds on behalf of the Long Covid Support charity in the process at no cost to you? The following platforms allow you to make online purchases via their website, app or a donation reminder. They work with thousands of big name brands. In return, those brands will pay a commission which is then handed over to our charity.
For further details about the platforms we work with, please visit their website and register:
Easy Fundraising: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/
Give As You Live: https://www.giveasyoulive.com/
Online Surveys
Online Surveys
Have you considered completing online surveys and getting paid in the process? A quick search online will reveal a swathe of online survey sites. Some will allow you to donate directly to charity or may pay out in cash. They often let you know how long the survey is expected to take which is perfect if you’re trying to pace! Here are a few sites we’ve tried that you might want to consider:
- i-Say: https://www.ipsosisay.com/
- Swagbucks: https://www.swagbucks.com/
- Branded Surveys: https://surveys.gobranded.com/
- Panel Opinion: https://www.panelopinion.co.uk/
- Crowdology: https://crowdology.com
- Curious Cat: https://curiouscatapp.com/
If you’re interested in working with our charity or would like to raise funds on our behalf, please email us –