Mark a special moment and help create an equal future with disabled people.

No matter the celebration, fundraising for Scope is a meaningful way to turn your special occasion into lasting impact. By asking friends and family to donate instead of giving gifts, you’ll help Scope support disabled people and their families. 

Ideas for in celebration fundraising

• Birthday fundraiser: Ask for donations instead of gifts and share your fundraising page with friends and family.
• Wedding or civil partnership: Invite guests to donate in celebration of your big day. 
• Anniversary fundraiser: Celebrate a milestone by helping to achieve disability equality.
• In memory or tribute: Honour someone special by fundraising in their name.
• Personal milestone: Celebrate a retirement, achievement or life moment with a fundraiser for Scope.

How to fundraise for charity in celebration

1. Choose your occasion
   Pick the moment you’d like to celebrate and how you want to fundraise. If applicable, think about dietary options and accessibility for guests (step‑free routes, accessible toilet) and community rates.
2. Set a fundraising goal
   Decide how much you’d like to raise and whether you’ll fundraise online, offline, or both.
3. Share your fundraiser
   Tell friends, family and loved ones why you’re fundraising and how they can donate.
4. Celebrate your impact
   Thank your supporters, enjoy your celebration, and pay in your donations. 

What fundraising support would you get?

Our Community Fundraising Team is here to help every step of the way. We can provide:

• Fundraising materials – Posters, leaflets, balloons, a Scope T-shirts and collection tins.
• Tips and resources – From planning your event to setting up your JustGiving page.
• Friendly advice – Email us at fundraise@scope.org.uk or call 0207 6197 270 (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm) for personalised support.

The impact you’ll have

Every pound you raise helps Scope provide free advice, emotional support and campaign for equality. From our helpline to online communities, your celebration will help create a fairer society for disabled people.

“We’ve actually been faced with having to fill the bath up with kettle water before because we didn’t have enough hot water to bathe my son.”

- Shellie, Scope Helpline customer

And don’t forget Gift Aid - UK taxpayers can boost donations by 25% at no extra cost.