Mission:Brake

Taking part is simple and flexible. Here’s how to start your mission:

1. Choose your challenge - Play solo or as a team. Stream for one day, a weekend, or throughout January. It’s completely up to you.
2. Set up your fundraising page - Create a JustGiving page or a Facebook fundraiser and share it with your community.
3. Download your digital resources - Grab our Digital Loot, full of overlays, graphics and banners to help you personalise your stream and promote your challenge.
4. Start streaming, sharing, and fundraising - Raise awareness, entertain your audience, and support Brake while doing what you love. It’s that easy.

Whether you're an experienced streamer or brand new to the world of gaming challenges, Mission:Brake is built to be flexible, fun, and easy to fit into your lifestyle.

Take part solo

You can take on the challenge entirely on your own, from a one-off livestream or board game night to a series of short gaming sessions across the month. Choose your favourite game(s), set your date(s), and start spreading the word. You’ll raise vital funds and awareness just by doing what you love.

Take part as a team

Gaming is even better when shared. Rally friends, colleagues, family or your online community to form a team and take part together. You could:

• Host a multiplayer stream or tournament.
• Take turns livestreaming as part of a team marathon.
• Compete against each other and raise funds individually on your own pages.

Reaching as many people as possible is key to smashing your target!

Broadcast your gameplay via Twitch, YouTube, or directly through your gaming consoles (e.g. PlayStation, Xbox), engaging your audiences to raise funds and awareness.

• Set up a giving page to collect donations before and during your streams. Click here to set up your JustGiving page or Facebook fundraiser.
• Embed your JustGiving link directly into your livestream for real-time giving.
• If you're using Twitch, try using Tiltify, to display live donation alerts, fundraising progress, and interactive features.

Tiltify is a fundraising platform designed specifically for livestreamers. It integrates directly with platforms like Twitch and YouTube, making it easy to collect donations in real time during your stream.With Tiltify, you can:

• Add on-screen donation alerts to thank supporters instantly.
• Show live fundraising totals and progress bars.
• Set up milestones and incentives to boost donations.
• Make your stream more interactive and engaging for viewers.

It’s a great way to keep your audience involved and inspired while raising vital funds for Brake. If you’re streaming as part of your Mission:Brake challenge, consider setting up a Tiltify campaign to take your fundraising to the next level.

Click here to set up a Tiltify campaign

Whether you’re livestreaming your favourite game or hosting a board game night with friends, it’s important to stay safe and respectful while fundraising. We’ve put together some guidance to help you get the most out of your challenge, while looking after yourself and others.

Look after yourself

• Take regular breaks to stretch, move around, and rest your eyes.
• Stay hydrated and fuel your body with nutritious food and snacks.
• If you begin to feel unwell at any stage of your challenge, stop and rest.

Online safety

• Don’t share personal or financial information publicly during your stream or in chats.
• If you're using a webcam, check your background to ensure it doesn't reveal your location or personal details.
• Be cautious of unverified links or messages shared in your chat.

Respectful conduct

• If someone is trolling or making others uncomfortable, block and report them immediately.
• Ask a friend or trusted contact to help moderate your chat if you’re livestreaming.
• Always follow your chosen platform’s community guidelines and content policies.

Be mindful of game content

Mission: Brake is about supporting people affected by road crashes and promoting safer roads. Please avoid games that glorify dangerous driving, graphic violence, or behaviour that could conflict with our mission.

Disclaimer: Game content

Brake does not endorse any specific video games or any content that may appear during participant-led streams. Participants are responsible for choosing appropriate content and moderating their broadcasts.

Mission: Brake is designed to fit around you. You don’t need to commit to a full month of streaming, many participants will host one-day or weekend challenges. You can:

• Stream for 1–2 hours in the evening after work or school.
• Host a weekend gaming session with friends.
• Run a board game night, quiz, or tabletop tournament in-person.

It’s entirely up to you how you participate, what matters most is raising awareness and supporting Brake’s work.

At Brake, we believe that every road death is preventable. Our vision is to stop road crashes, reduce harm, and ensure every road victim gets the support they need, for as long as they need it.

We understand that the right support at the right time can change the course of someone's life. Brake’s National Road Victim Service is a free, professional, trauma-informed service providing expert emotional and practical support to anyone who has been bereaved or seriously injured in a road crash road.

This year, Brake will support more than 2,000 families in their darkest and most difficult times. Sadly, we know there are many more who need our help, and your support makes a real difference.

We have images that you can share on social media to let your friends and family know how your Mission:Brake challenge is going and to help you get sponsorship for your challenge. Click on the images below to copy and share on your social media channels. There's a poster you can print out and display too, as well as our calendar to track your progress and stay motivated.

Please don't forget to tag us @brakecharity on X and Instagram, or Brake, the road safety charity on Facebook and LinkedIn.

For more options, get in touch with our friendly fundraising team by emailing fundraise@brake.org.uk.

Please note that all images are © Brake, the road safety charity, and must not be edited or adapted in any way.

Mission complete! Celebrate your achievement with your finisher's badge – share across social media and with your supporters to mark your success and boost your final donations.

Please don't forget to tag us @brakecharity on X and Instagram, or Brake, the road safety charity on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Please note that all images are © Brake, the road safety charity, and must not be edited or adapted in any way.