Choose the challenge. Fundraise for Samaritans. Save lives.
You can make a huge difference
Here's why your fundraising matters:
- £5 is the cost to answer a call for help
- £96 could train and support an existing volunteer for a year
- £200 could cover the cost of a new volunteer to build the skills they need to answer a call for help
- £500 could keep Samaritans' phone line open for one hour
Workplace Fundraising Challenges
Your 24
What
A challenge set for you, by you, to raise vital funds for Samaritans. Samaritans volunteers are there 24 hours a day. Choose a challenge centred around 24/7. Put yourself to the test, from running 24.7 miles or reading 24 books, to doing 24 days of work-outs or going on a 24-hour digital detox.
Why
- Raise money and awareness for Samaritans, the charity that is there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Achieve a personal challenge in the name of Samaritans and share your accomplishments with friends, family and colleagues
- Add the competitive element by competing with colleagues
- Master or hone a new skill
Samaritans Bake Club
What
Submit bakes each month. Rate each other's creations, virtually or at a distance.
Why
- Raise money and awareness for Samaritans, the charity that promotes wellbeing and important moments of human connection
- Learn or refine a new skill, such as baking, and share your creations with friends, family and colleagues
- Add the competitive element by competing with colleagues
Supporter Showcase
What
A virtual talent competition to uncover the hidden talents of Samaritans' charity partners. Host an internal competition to find the most talented colleague. Sing, dance, perform or showcase other talents to raise vital funds for Samaritans. Your company’s winner can then enter the ultimate competition up against other Samaritans charity partners’ most talented colleagues, in a live streamed talent competition with prizes.
Why
- Raise money and awareness for Samaritans
- Enjoy a light-hearted social experience that celebrates people’s abilities.
- Discover your colleagues’ hidden talents.
- Spend some time together, even while distancing.
Go the Distance
What
A race against the clock to travel a particular distance within a set amount of time. Set a target, form teams and see who can get there first. Pack your bags and get going for Samaritans.
Why
- Raise vital funds and awareness for Samaritans
- Achieve a group target together, even while distanced
- Enjoy a competitive challenge among teams and colleagues
Score for Samaritans
What
Back your football team for victory in the next season, and if they succeed - donate to Samaritans. Pledge a donation amount to Samaritans and for every prediction that comes true, celebrate by donating that amount to Samaritans!
Why
- Share predictions with colleagues
- Ensure that anyone struggling to cope has somewhere to turn