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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Headway Nottingham AGM

An open meeting for anyone with an interest in the work of Headway Nottingham.
Memory Loss: A campaign to remember

ABI Week 2020 has begun with 'Memory loss: A campaign to remember', aiming to raise awareness of the ways in which memory problems can affect people with brain injuries and their families. It explores the impact of memory on relationships, recovery and returning to work.
People with brain injuries 'fear for future' with loss of rehabilitation

More than half of people with brain injuries have lost access to rehabilitation services as a result of lockdown measures and now fear for their futures, according to a study published by the national charity, Headway - the brain injury association.
Nottingham Charity's Lifeline Funding Boost

The team at Headway Nottingham is jumping for joy at the news that their COVID-adapted support services have received a much-needed financial boost from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund.

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.
Referrals

At Headway Nottingham we accept referrals from all sources, be that a self referral to a referral from a professional health or social care worker. Once the referral is made we will make contact with the individual or their carer and work with them to formulate a suitable plan of progression.
Charlotte Leask (Services Manager)
Outreach

Our Outreach Worker is likely to be the first person you will meet from Headway Nottingham as they handle all new referrals. Our Outreach Worker will aim to visit you at home within one month and work with you to formulate a plan to help you progress.
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.
Ette's Story

In January 2011 I suffered a TIA which affected the right hand side of my face. Although doctors didn’t think this would happen again, in June 2011 I suffered a stroke.
Alexandria Smith (Outreach Worker)
What is brain injury?
Chris Musson (Senior Support Worker)

People with brain injuries 'fear for future' with loss of rehabilitation

More than half of people with brain injuries have lost access to rehabilitation services as a result of lockdown measures and now fear for their futures, according to a study published by the national charity, Headway - the brain injury association. Read more

Memory Loss: A campaign to remember

ABI Week 2020 has begun with 'Memory loss: A campaign to remember', aiming to raise awareness of the ways in which memory problems can affect people with brain injuries and their families. It explores the impact of memory on relationships, recovery and returning to work. Read more

Headway Nottingham AGM

An open meeting for anyone with an interest in the work of Headway Nottingham. Read more