Fundraise for us
You can make a huge difference to the lives of musicians by fundraising for us
We are hugely grateful to the music lovers across the country who have been fundraising for us for over 100 years. Your support makes a real impact on the lives of musicians across the country.
However you want to fundraise, you will be making a real impact on musicians across the UK, with every penny you raise going directly to musicians in need — that’s our 100% pledge.
From open mic nights to scaling great heights, we are here to help you fundraise for us.
Download our pack below for ideas and inspiration.
Request your free fundraising pack
If you’re looking for ideas to fundraise, sign up for one of our free packs and we’ll send you everything you need to get planning.
Our pack includes a free Help Musicians vest (while stocks last) to help you get inspired.
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Pauline Dobie – “It made me appreciate how tough this can be for musicians”
On World Mental Health Day, our Community Fundraising and Engagement Officer Pauline Dobie shares the story of her husband Mike.
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Feargal Mostyn-Williams – “If you’re thinking about doing a challenge event for Help Musicians, go for it”
Feargal is raising money for Help Musicians by swimming and cycling across Europe
“I chose to raise money for Help Musicians as they were one of the first organisations to offer financial assistance during the pandemic, but they have also helped several close friends of mine at times of severe ill health”
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Upcoming challenge events
Opportunities to raise funds to help musicians across the UK
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Fundraising with your choir
How you and your choir can help us to support more musicians
Music lovers have found so many ways to contribute to our work, with workplace activities, marathons, fundraising gigs and bake sales all raising vital funds to help us make a real difference to the lives of musicians.
Browse upcoming opportunities below, or get in touch with us today to discuss your own plans to support us.
Are you a musician?
Many of our fundraisers love to use their musical skills and connections to bring in support for Help Musicians. Here are some musician specific fundraising ideas you might like to try:
- Selecting us as your charity of choice on Spotify (Help — Fan Support – Spotify for Artists)
- Auctioning places on a workshop where you share some skills
- Hosting a house concert for friends and family
- Bringing our donation posters or collection buckets along to your gig
Musicians are some of our best community fundraisers, so if you’d like to give back, please get in touch (above) for support.
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Jonathan Brigg — “Support from Help Musicians was vital and the calendars were a great way to thank the charity”
Jonathan created an annual cartoon calendar to fundraise for Help Musicians after we supported him through the pandemic
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New mental health themed album to raise funds for Help Musicians
Royalties from the Syncr curated album to be split between the artists involved and Help Musicians