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
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!
How to raise £50
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?
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.
Birthday, anniversary, Christmas – why not go without presents this year and ask people to donate instead?
How to raise £150
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.
A classic fundraising activity that everyone loves. Bake sales are always popular. Add a tombola as an added extra!
Charge your players an entrance fee that also covers their bingo tickets. You can ask local businesses to donate some prizes.
How to raise £500
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.
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.
Want to do something more?
If your fundraising has inspired you to do more, here are some other ways to get involved:
- Take on a challenge event. Take on a skydive, a run, bike ride or a walk – there are so many options. Browse our list of fundraising events or please get in touch to discuss ideas.
- Shop for good. Donate while shopping through Easy Fundraising or Give as your Live by choosing Brake as the charity you would like to support.
- Make a regular donation. Whether you give a little or a lot, a monthly or annual donation makes a huge difference to a family that needs support after a road crash.
- Leave a lasting legacy by leaving a gift in your will to Brake.
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.