Fundraise With Us
Run, bake, host, create, or take on a challenge.
Every pound you raise helps make a difference to older people across Essex.
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Start with something you enjoy.
However you choose to get involved, every effort counts. Whether it’s a quiz, a dance-athlon or something completely your own, you’ll be part of an inspiring community coming together to support older people across Essex.
From small get-togethers to big challenges, every fundraiser helps create something meaningful.
If you’d like to get started, please email us to begin your fundraising journey.
Be Inspired By Our Age Well East Fundraisers
There are many ways you can support us in your community. Here are some of our highlights…
Karen, a talented silversmith, supported Age Well East by donating all proceeds from her March jewellery sales. Through her handmade creations, she helped turn everyday craftsmanship into something with real impact. Speaking about her support, Karen said “I think people assume we’ll be okay as we get older, that life experience will naturally carry us through—but that isn’t always the case. I’ve seen first-hand how your work changes lives, and I want to support that however I can.”
Luke from Colchester took on a bold hair transformation to raise funds for Age Well East’s AWE-SUM Fundraising Day, donating both money and his hair to The Little Princess Trust, with a haircut kindly provided by Claark Barbers.
Vicky was one of four brave members of our skydive team, taking on the challenge to raise vital funds for Age Well East, driven by her belief in the importance of targeted support as people live longer.
The Impact Your Fundraising Can Achieve
£25
Could fund a welfare and benefits check, helping an older person understand what financial support they are entitled to and improving their financial wellbeing.
£50
Could match someone who is feeling lonely with a volunteer friend, providing regular companionship and helping to reduce isolation.
£100
Could empower someone out of poverty by supporting access to advice, guidance, and essential services that improve financial and social wellbeing.
£250
Could help fund ongoing advice and support sessions, helping older people navigate challenges such as benefits, housing, or accessing services.
Ready to start fundraising? Your JustGiving page is the easiest way to kick things off—it only takes a few minutes to set up and helps you start gathering support straight away.
To help you get going, here are a few simple ideas that make a big difference:
Pick a target – giving people a goal to aim for can really boost donations.
Add a photo – it makes your page feel more personal and inviting.
Tell your story – sharing why you’re doing your challenge helps people connect with you.
We love seeing the creativity and passion our supporters bring to fundraising.
Whether you’re planning something personal, low-key, or completely unique, you’re very welcome to do it your way. Some people prefer not to share their fundraiser publicly online, while others simply want to organise something a bit different—we’re here for all of it. If you have an idea or would like to fundraise in a way that feels right for you, we’d love to hear from you and support you along the way.
To get in touch about fundraising, please email [email protected]
