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When the worst happens, Brake is here to help

Every year, Brake provides emotional and practical support to hundreds of families affected by road death or serious injury. We help them in their darkest and most difficult times. In 2024, we supported 2000 road victim families. Sadly, we know there are many more who need our help.

  • Your fundraising helps us support families
  • Your fundraising helps us campaign for the solutions we know can make roads safer for everyone.
Watch a short film where Nicola talks about fundraising for Brake after her son, Aaron, was killed in a road crash.

How your fundraising helps

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Fundraising ideas

From abseils to auctions, bake sales to bingo, the choices for fundraising activities are endless.

We’ve given you a few suggestions to start you off, but we’d love to hear about your ideas. Let us know your plans and we’ll support you all the way. We’re here to help!

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How to raise £50

Give it up Down arrow icon to open accordion

Why not get sponsored to give up your favourite (or worst) craving/habit – a month without chocolate or social media or coffee or Netflix? What could you give up for Brake?

Dress down or dress up Down arrow icon to open accordion

Whether it’s a dress-down day at school or a fancy-dress theme for the office, this easy fundraising idea is a still a firm favourite.

Donate a celebration Down arrow icon to open accordion

Birthday, anniversary, Christmas – why not go without presents this year and ask people to donate instead?

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How to raise £150

Quiz time Down arrow icon to open accordion

Test your friends and family with a quiz. Whether it’s in your local pub, online or at home, there’s no better feeling than being crowned the winner. You could even ask your local pub to host a quiz for Brake.

Bake for Brake Down arrow icon to open accordion

A classic fundraising activity that everyone loves. Bake sales are always popular. Add a tombola as an added extra!

Bingo! Down arrow icon to open accordion

Charge your players an entrance fee that also covers their bingo tickets. You can ask local businesses to donate some prizes.

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How to raise £500

Skydive Down arrow icon to open accordion

Whether you’re facing your fears, or you just want the thrill, this is an amazing experience and a great way to fundraise while ticking off that bucket list item.

Race night Down arrow icon to open accordion

Buy a race night kit, find the right venue, and you will be sure to have a fabulous time. You could also contact a local events company who could come in and host an event for you. You can sell tickets, have a sweepstake on which horse will win. Boost your fundraising by asking local businesses to sponsor a race and provide a prize for the winner.

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Want to do something more?

If your fundraising has inspired you to do more, here are some other ways to get involved:

To talk more about these ideas or other ways to get involved, get in touch with our fundraising team by emailing us at fundraise@brake.org.uk or call 01484 810445.