We're here to share ideas, best practices and advice for maximising your charity's fundraising efforts. Browse the latest posts below.
November is Men’s Health Awareness Month and a time to come together to promote healthy lifestyles for the men in our lives. You might be familiar with the popular “Movember” campaign this month, in which people grow moustaches to raise awareness about men’s health issues. In this post, we’re honoured to showcase this and other
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Every October, we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise money, spread awareness, and help reduce the risk of breast cancer. It’s an important cause that we can all contribute to. As Breast Cancer UK writes, “sadly, we all know someone touched by breast cancer” and every ten minutes, someone is told they have the
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People are worried about climate change, and they’re responding with lifestyle changes—including the products they choose to purchase. Now is a perfect time for your charity to invest in more eco-friendly branded merchandise. We are in the midst of Recycled Week 2023 (a dedicated campaign to raise awareness and encourage people to reduce waste) and
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This September, Rocket Charities is honoured to support Gynaecological Cancer Month, a global campaign to raise awareness about the often-overlooked forms of cancer that affect women. Every year in the UK, more than 21,000 women are diagnosed with gynaecological cancer. But, as Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust reminds us, often the “statistics don’t show the impact”
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Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are one of the biggest health and social challenges in the UK. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, one in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia. By 2050, the number of people living with dementia is expected to nearly triple. It can be a devastating diagnosis not only
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Point-of-sale (POS) displays are a tried and true way to engage supporters and boost donations. According to the Charities Aid Foundation UK Giving Report 2023, nearly a quarter of people bought an item from a charity display last year. While we’re still enjoying the end of the summer, the holiday shopping season is right around
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Charity events are back! Last year, over eight in ten people reported taking part in at least one charitable activity, according to the Charities Aid Foundation UK Giving Report 2023. Compared to the previous year, more people donated to charities in 2022 by buying goods or a raffle or lottery ticket. At the same time,
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The waters surrounding the UK are quite special, for many reasons. First, no matter where you are in the country, you’re never more than 70 miles from the sea. The waters around the UK are home to more than 30,000 species, which is over half of all the wildlife in the area. Our seas contribute
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