Community
Fundraising from the heart
Community based fundraising is a powerful way to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Heartbeat Trust. There is no better way to support local children with heart disease than bringing your community together to fundraise, knowing the funds raised will directly support children and families in your local community.
We are continually inspired by your kindness along with your wonderful and wacky fundraising ideas! From lawnmower races to quizzes and five-a-side football matches, the opportunities and ways you can fundraise to support us are endless.
We can work with you to bring your fundraising ideas to reality and in doing so help you make a direct impact to children and young people with heart disease right here in Northern Ireland.
How you can get involved
Host your own event
Hosting your own fundraising event is a wonderful and rewarding way to support Children’s Heartbeat Trust. Organising an event for the first time may seem daunting but don’t worry we can help provide you with a step-by-step guide on the things you need to think about and ensure your activity is safe, legal and successful.
If you have an idea in mind or haven’t yet decided and need some guidance, please get in touch with us via the contact form below. We would love to hear from you and how we can support you with your fundraising idea!
Take on an event or challenge
There are lots of events and challenges you can partake in to help support local children with heart disease. From the Dublin Marathon, Lap the Lough, Mud Runs and Skydives to name a few, please know that no matter what event you participate in, your fundraising efforts are greatly appreciated!
Simply register for your desired event then get in touch with us via the contact form below to let us know. We will then be in touch with your fundraising pack and everything you need to get your fundraising off to a great start!
Did you know you can also take on a challenge anywhere in the world to raise funds for Children’s Heartbeat Trust? For example, running the New York Marathon, trekking the Great Wall of China or climbing Kilimanjaro. The opportunities and adventures are endless! If there is a specific challenge you have always wanted to tick off your bucket list, please get in touch and we can find the perfect package for you.
Alternatively, you get involved in one of our annual events? Check our event section HERE to see if any catch your eye. We have an array of events from abseils, walks and skydives to name a few.
Schools & Community Groups
Fundraising through your school or community group is a wonderful way to help raise vital funds and awareness of Children’s Heartbeat Trust and the impact heart disease has on local children.
We provide support to children and families right across Northern Ireland, so wherever your school or club is based, know that by raising funds you will be directly helping a local child and their family in your community.
We can support you with your own unique event or you can join in on events like Rock Red Friday.
Perhaps you can choose Children’s Heartbeat Trust as your chosen charity for the year and plan a few fundraising events. From break the rules, sponsored walks, colour runs to our very own Rock Red day, there’s lots of way your school or club can make a difference.
We can support you every step of the way with lots of materials, educational resources as well as coming to speak to the children about how their fundraising will make a positive impact.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the contact form below.
Online fundraising
Online fundraising is a powerful and effective way to raise donations as part of your fundraising efforts. It is easy to set-up, manage and share so that friends and family can sponsor you from anywhere around the world, at any time. It is also an easy way to collect gift aid from those eligible supporters, meaning you can increase donations received by 25% at no additional cost.
Nowadays there are a variety of platforms you can use to raise donations. Please check in with us and we will advise you on the best platform to use based on your fundraising activity.
Contact us
We are so touched to have the support of everyone who chooses to fundraise in aid of Children’s Heartbeat Trust and in the same way we support our families, every step of the way, we will be with you to help make the most of your fundraising efforts.
We can provide professional guidance to ensure your fundraising is safe and legal and that you have the right fundraising resources and branded materials you need.
Please get in touch with us via the form below and we will be in touch as soon as possible to support you.
How your money helps
As a local charity, we rely on voluntary donations to support families in Northern Ireland affected by congenital heart disease (CHD), from diagnosis to recovery and beyond. CHD affects around 200 babies annually, and your generosity funds vital services that make a real difference in their lives.
could facilitate a two hour ‘Play & Prepare’ session, by our trained Family Support Workers to help a child prepare for heart surgery, in hospital or in the comfort of their own home.
could help fund local family support events across Northern Ireland, bringing families together for peer support.
could support ten families with financial assistance when travelling outside of NI for their child’s life saving heart surgery.