It’s brilliant that you’ve chosen to fundraise for Dorset Mind!
Every year we help over 12,000 people in Dorset with their
mental health by providing a range of vital support services
for adults and young people. Rest assured, your donation will
stay within Dorset to benefit local people who need our help with their mental health challenges.
Choose to join our 2023 organised fundraising challenges,
or alternatively, download our fundraising pack for inspiration
to create your unique way to raise donations!
Either way, we’ll support you every step of the way.
It’s brilliant that you’ve chosen to fundraise for Dorset Mind!
Every year we help over 22,000 people in Dorset with their mental health by providing a range of vital support services for adults and young people. Rest assured, your donation will stay within Dorset to benefit local people who need help with their mental health challenges.
16th – 18th June 2023
This year, Dorset Mind are organising our very own group expedition to the National Three Peaks. In three groups we’ll embark upon the UK’s three biggest mountains!
Have you got an idea of how you’d like to fundraise for us? We’d love to hear all about it and support your efforts every step of the way…
We just need a few details from you – please click the ‘Register Now’ button below.
We hope you enjoy your fundraising journey with us! If you have any questions, check out our FAQs below, or select ‘Fundraising & Events’ on our Contact Page.
Sometime deciding what you want to do can be the hardest part! You can take part in one of our organised Fundraising Events or Challenges or organise your own.
If you’re organising your own fundraiser, we’d love to hear about it, fill out this short ‘Registration Form’ to let us know what you’re up to. And don’t forget to tag @TeamDorsetMind on instagram for even more support!
Yes absolutely – we’d love to support your company team. Some of our challenges are perfect for this – or you can decide to do your own fundraiser ideas!
Dorset Mind cannot accept liability for any event organised on our behalf.
You must get relevant permission and licences for collecting:
On public land – contact your local council for a license.
On private property – seek permission from the owner.
Licences may also apply to raffles, lotteries, sweepstakes, sale of alcohol, entertainment and putting up signs/banners – Contact your local council to seek guidance.
Complete health and safety checks along with a risk assessment is essential, find out more here.
An event management plan may also be necessary for larger events.
If your event involves the public you will need to have public liability insurance. It’s always a good idea to check with the venue what their insurance covers. You can compare prices for insurance online.
If you are collecting cash in Dorset Mind collection tins, please return these sealed (as per the Charity Commission Guidelines) to our head office to be opened and counted securely.
We advise you pay us your cash donations via bank transfer. If you cannot do this, you are welcome to drop in to us in the office, please pre arrange a time to ensure the cash arrives safely and is secured in the safe immediately. See our ‘How to pay in donations’ FAQ for further info.
You may also need to consider first aid for your event, you can find more information on this here.
Food standards and safety information can be found here.
Don’t worry this is easy to fix. First thing you’ll need to do is:
Email the National Mind fundraising team (community@mind.org.uk) including Dorset Mind (fundraising@dorsetmind.uk), explain that you didn’t realise the difference between Dorset Mind and National Mind and would much prefer your donations to stay local.
Once you’ve had the go-ahead from National Mind, send a link and screenshot of your fundraising page to Dorset Mind (we will then deal directly with Mind to transfer over your funds).
Close your fundraising page and set up a new one for Dorset Mind.
Sharing you fundraising journey with your friends and family online is the most effective way to increase your fundraising.
1. On social media:
Upload photos and videos along the way, it reminds people of your upcoming event (and don’t forget to wear your Fundraising Superhero t-shirt!)
Refer to your target and how close you are
Use ALL of your social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Add to your stories as well as your main page
Update your fundraising page with your progress and photos
Tag @TeamDorsetMind in all your updates
2. Contact your local press
Although it may seem daunting, contacting your local radio station or newspaper could increase your donations and help you reach your target.
Contact their news desk – this information is usually available online. For e.g. Dorset Echo has a contact list that is specific to the department/location.
If you registered for a place with us and paid our registration fee, this is non-refundable and your registration fee will be kept as a donation to Dorset Mind.
If you are an ‘own-place’ participant having purchased your place directly from the race organisers instead then you might be able to get a refund, but you will have to speak directly to the organisers who will make the decision.
JustGiving is a fantastic way to fundraise for charity; its online system is very user-friendly and the money is transferred directly to us. Over the years JustGiving has helped raise £1.5billion for charities. However, there is a cost for using this excellent service and therefore refunding individuals who have sponsored you would actually cost Dorset Mind more money.
Whilst we are sorry that you are no longer able to be part of #TeamDorsetMind we hope that your generous friends and family are happy for their support to be kept as a donation.
Thank you! You’ve done an amazing job raising vital funds to help us support local people in Dorset with their mental health.
The next step is to pay in your money – there’s a variety of ways. Here’s how to do it:
Cheques –
Please make them payable to ‘Dorset Mind’ and send them to us at:
The Fundraising Department,
Dorset Mind
8 Stratfield Saye,
20-22 Wellington Road,
Bournemouth,
Dorset. BH8 8JN.
Bank Transfer/ BACs –
Use your online banking to pay monthly directly to us, with the following details:
Account Name: Dorset Mind
Account Number: 00012917
40-52-40
Cash –
You’re welcome to bring your cash donations to our Bournemouth Headquarters – but please contact us beforehand to ensure we’re in the office! Select ‘Fundraising & Events’ on our contact form.
Sponsorship form –
You can return your donations to us with a sponsorship form, this can be sent to us by selecting ‘Fundraising & Events’ on our contact form or posting to the above address.
Online Fundraising –
Online fundraising platforms (Just Giving, Virgin Money Giving, Facebook) automatically send your donations to us.
Please gift aid your donation so Dorset Mind can claim and extra 25% on all your donations, by filling in the Dorset Mind Gift Aid Declaration form.
Our policy, as with many other charities, is that Gift Aid is not included in sponsorship targets. If you need help with your sponsorship, please get in touch by selecting ‘Fundraising & Events’ in our contact form.
Get your workplace involved by entering our challenges as a team, or even create your own fundraiser. Find out how we can offer to support your company fundraiser and much more.
It was a great experience supporting Dorset Mind and I encourage you to follow my example supporting a great charity and having an amazing experience!
Bruce Skydive Fundraiser, May 2023
It was so exhilarating and as soon as I landed I wanted to go back up and do it all again.
-Ellie, Skydiving Fundraiser, 2022
If you’re anxiety ridden and want to feel as though you can conquer the world I highly recommend signing up for this experience.
-Melanie, Skydiving Fundraiser, 2022
I am currently in training to run the London Vitality 10k run in May and every penny I raise I feel it every step I run, what a great motivator. The London Vitality 10k run in May and every penny I raise I feel it every step I run, what a great motivator.
– Marie-Clare, Move your Mind & The Vitality 10,000
Follow us @TeamDorsetMind for support along the way!
Why not set up a Facebook Fundraiser for your birthday – or even for a Challenge? It’s very easy to set up – just follow this link and don’t forget to select ‘Dorset Mind’ when prompted.
Easy Fundraising
Easy fundraising turns your everyday online shopping into FREE donations for Dorset Mind. They are the UK’s biggest charity fundraising site.
How can you get involved? Sign up and start your online shopping across 3000+ retailers.
Ebay
Ebay buyers and sellers can support Dorset Mind by adding a donation during checkout or donating a percentage of their sales.
Volunteer for us
Without our volunteers we simply couldn’t do what we do. Our volunteers are the backbone of our charity. Dorset Mind volunteers help us deliver our mental health support services across our vast county in a variety of roles across the charity. We offer voluntary positions that suit the times you’re able to commit – and your level of experience.