Fundraising ideas

How could you help fund Headway Nottingham's vital work..?

You don't need to be an athlete to raise money for us (although if you're feeling energetic have a look here!) you just need a passion to make life better for people affected by brain injury and a can-do attitude! Whatever piques your interest, let us know and we'll help you along the way!

Headway Nottingham collection tins

Collection tins

Calling all pubs, restaurants and shops! Do you have a tiny space available on your countertop that could fit one of our collection tins? That tiny space could make a big difference to so many local lives.

Request your tin today!

Request a tin

Raise money as you shop

Want to help us raise more - just by shopping online? Well now you can with Give as you Live!

When you shop at over 4,000 top stores including Amazon, Expedia and John Lewis via Give as you Live, they'll turn a percentage of your spend into free funds for our charity!

Simply sign up, search for the retailer and start shopping. It's that simple. What a brilliant idea!

Get started today! Visit Headway Nottingham's page on GiveAsYouLive

Birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, Weddings and Christmas...

Do you have a special day coming up? Are you wondering how you could make your special day even more special? If you don't need another toaster or you suspect another pair of socks is heading your way this Christmas, why not dedicate your special day to helping us rebuild skills and confidence for people affected by brain injury?

Create your fundraising page and share the love by letting your loved ones know that you'd like to support us.

Organising your own event?

Events and gatherings are a lovely way to bring people together whilst supporting Headway Nottingham, and the most effective fundraising often isn't complicated or expensive. Whatever you can do, we need you to do it!

Send us a message or give us a call on 0115 9679669 to tell us about your plans or for guidance on how to keep your fundraising effective and above board!

We would love to hear from you and will be pleased to send you a letter of authorisation to confirm that you are fundraising in aid of Headway Nottingham, as well as a sponsorship form if appropriate.

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What is brain injury?
Volunteer with us

What could you do with three hours? Watch three episodes of the latest must-see series. Go out for a meal. Interact on social media. All very enjoyable to do, but will any of those positively impact your local community and simultaneously enhance your sense of self-worth? Volunteering with Headway Nottingham will, and three hours a week is all we need from you.
Urgent Appeal

Headway Nottingham is at risk of closure. We need your help now more than ever. Read a statement from the staff team and please support us if you can.
Referrals

Our Caseworker is the first point of contact you are likely to have when your referral has been received by Headway Nottingham. Anyone can make a referral for our support, whether referring yourself or making a referral as a professional concerned with someone's welfare. Once the referral is made our Caseworker will get in touch with the person concerned or their carer and work with them to formulate a suitable plan for progression.
Work for Headway Nottingham

Here's where you'll find vacancies in the Headway Nottingham team.
Donate

In the 90 seconds it takes to make a donation to Headway Nottingham another person will be admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury.
Christmas Jumper Day 2022

From ugly sweaters to cosy mock necks, there's no better way to get into the spirit of the season than wearing your favourite (or most ridiculous) Christmas jumper. Better yet, celebrate the joy of giving by raising funds for Headway Nottingham along the way.
Charlotte Leask (Services Manager)
Where we work

At Headway Nottingham we offer support to people who live in the City of Nottingham and the County of Nottinghamshire.
Mission Statement

The principle objectives of Headway Nottingham are to promote the understanding of all aspects of brain injury. To provide information, support and services to those living in Nottinghamshire who have sustained a brain injury, along with their families and carers.