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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Latest

Press release: "All at once everything was gone"

A 44-year-old former Intensive Care Nurse from Bilborough is supporting Headway's Action on Brain Injury Week campaign, 'A life in lockdown?', to reduce loneliness amongst people with disabilities after a freak accident left her feeling completely isolated.
Action on Brain Injury Week - 'A Life of Lockdown?'

A life of lockdown? focuses on social isolation after brain injury, a problem we know has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Here's how to get involved...
Hats for Headway Day 2021

Once a year at the end of Action for Brain Injury (ABI) Week, our supporters come together to help us make life better for local people affected by brain injury by donning their wackiest hats. It's easy to get involved - dig out that silly hat pose for your selfie!
As lockdown ends... Tips for people with brain injuries

As lockdown measures lift, we are beginning to see a return to ‘normality’. While many people feel excited about this, some may be feeling anxious or nervous about the changes and pressures that a return to socialising may introduce. Here's some tips for making the change.

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.
What is brain injury?
Alexandria Smith (Outreach Worker)
Chris Musson (Senior Support Worker)

ABI Week 2021: a life of lockdown?

A life of lockdown? will focus on social isolation after brain injury, a problem we know has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Action for Brain Injury Week will this year run from 17-23 May. Read more

Hats for Headway Day 2021

Once a year at the end of Action for Brain Injury (ABI) Week, our supporters come together to help us make life better for local people affected by brain injury by donning their wackiest hats. It's easy to get involved - dig out that silly hat pose for your selfie! Read more