We hope it will help inspire and entertain you whilst providing a source of enjoyment, but most importantly, if you decided to do something, your support will enable us to continue to be there for kidney patients and their families.
Thank you
P.S. And please don’t forget to tag and tell us all about it whether you are on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn.
A – Amazon Smiles
Life in lockdown has meant a lot more online shopping. But did you know that you can fundraise for Kidney Care UK every time you shop with Amazon - at no extra cost to you?
Here’s how:
- Go to Amazon Smile
- Sign in using your usual Amazon log in details
- Select Kidney Care UK
- Start your shopping!
- Make sure you update your browser to go via AmazonSmile every time you shop
Now, go enjoy some guilt free shopping!
B – Bake off!
Challenge your friends and family to a virtual bake off! If possible, you could sell your tasty creations afterwards (or just enjoy them for yourself!)
Take inspiration and have a look at some of the tasty recipes from the Kidney Kitchen
C – Car wash
Summer is coming (we hope!) and so is Kidney Care UK’s Big Street Car Wash. Do you have your buckets at the ready? Could you organise a car, motorbike, trike, tractor or bike wash for your street? Fun for all the family and a great way to connect with your neighbours and raise the community spirit along residential streets all across the UK whilst supporting Kidney Care UK.
D – Donate the cost of your commute
If you’re working from home and saving money on your daily commute to work, could you donate the cost of your travel to Kidney Care UK? Whether it’s the money you would have spent on petrol, a bus ticket or the takeaway coffee you grab at the train station – anything you can donate will help support kidney patients and their families.
E – eBay
You can make a difference and help support Kidney Care UK every time you use eBay!
If you’re selling items, you can support us by donating 10-100% of your items’ selling price to benefit Kidney Care UK —and eBay waives the same percentage in fees too.
Shopping on eBay? You can make a donation to us at the checkout or browse at the items in our eBay shop that will benefit Kidney Care UK through a percentage of profit donation.
F – Foreign Currency
It is estimated that collectively there is nearly £2 billion simply sitting in draws or boxes in UK homes with an estimated £1.2 billion of now unusable old currency also hidden away.
Hunt out your loose foreign banknotes and coins and send them to Kidney Care UK. No matter how old or what currency they are, we would love them. All you need to do is request a collectors pack and we will send you everything you need.
G – Give as you live
Shop online at over 4,000 of your favourite stores via Give as you live and raise money for Kidney Care UK at no cost to you! Just remember to search for us using our old name – British Kidney Patient Association.
H – Home Gig
If you have a musical talent, take it online by hosting a virtual gig through Facebook or Instagram live in aid of Kidney Care UK.
Set up a JustGiving page so that those who join your gig can make a donation
I – Isolation Challenge 65
With around 65,000 people in the UK being treated for kidney failure, we are asking you come up with a challenge linked to the number 65 that you can complete at home. Could you walk 65,000 steps, remember Pi to 65 digits, or bake 65 cupcakes?
Whatever you decide – we’re here to support you as you raise vital funds to help kidney patients and their families.
J – Jumble sale
Whilst at home and with extra time, why not that have long overdue clear out. Raid your wardrobe, declutter those cupboards and set aside your unwanted items for a jumble sale for after lockdown.
Or could you set up them items outside your home with a donation pot?
Remember, one person’s tat is another person’s treasure!
Contact us to find out more phone 01420 541424 or email fundraising@kidneycareuk.org
K - Karaoke Night
Fancy a bit of different evening entertainment?
Gather your friends and family for a virtual karaoke evening! Whether you charge entry fees or donations for people to stop singing, you can belt out your favourites and enjoy the evening whilst raising money to support kidney patients and their families.
Contact us to find out more phone 01420 541424 or email fundraising@kidneycareuk.org
L – Lockdown locks
Life in lockdown means it’s been a while since anyone’s had a trip to the hairdressers and we’re certainly noticing some interesting new hairdos…
Why not, take on a lockdown locks challenge and raise some money for Kidney Care UK?
Whether you pick up the scissors and clippers yourself or let your partner or kids attempt a DIY chop, – setup a JustGiving page - share your new do on social media and encourage sponsors for your friends and family for your crazy new hairdo.
(Bonus points for live streaming!)
Not quite brave enough for a drastic chop? No problem. Simply let it grow wild and free and donate the money would have paid from going to the hairdressers
Please do share your lockdown locks and home haircuts with us!
M – Movie Night
The cinema may be shut but you can still enjoy a good film! Snuggle up on the sofa and watch your favourite from the comfort of your own home. Why not invite friends and family to virtually watch along with you too.
And if you can, donate the savings of your regular cinema ticket, popcorn, drinks, parking & travel!
N – No-alcohol month
Ditch drinking for a month and donate the money you’ve saved to Kidney Care UK
Or set up a JustGiving page - and ask friends and family to sponsor your sobriety!
O – Occasion Facebook Fundraiser
Are you celebrating a big occasion whilst self-isolating at home? Whether it’s your birthday, Anniversary or Kidneyersary we know it is hard not seeing your loved ones but don’t let lockdown stop the celebrations.
You can set up a Facebook Fundraiser and that way, even though you may not be able to physically see them, your friends and family can still celebrate with you by making a donation to Kidney Care UK
It’s really easy to set up and doesn’t take a penny.
P – Promise Auction
Why not set up a virtual auction of promises in aid of Kidney Care UK. Get your friends and family involved too! Can they donate a post lockdown promise of a morning gardening, an afternoon dog walking or an evening babysitting? Or perhaps they can help writing a CV, mowing a lawn or cooking a home meal for two?
Whatever it is – your support will enable us to continue supporting Kidney patients and their families.
Contact us to find out more phone 01420 541424 or email fundraising@kidneycareuk.org
Q – Quiz Night
Become a quiz master and host a virtual quiz night for your friends and family in aid of Kidney Care UK.
Contact us to find out more phone 01420 541424 or email fundraising@kidneycareuk.org
R – Recycle 4 Charity
Recycle4Charity provides a free, easy and environmentally friendly way for you to recycle your empty printer inkjet cartridges whilst raising funds for Kidney Care UK. All you have to do is register online and select us as your chosen charity!
So whether you're an individual, school or business your old ink cartridges can help support kidney patients and their families.
(Just remember to search for us using our old name – British Kidney Patient Association.)
S – Stamps
Your used stamps are in demand; not just from collectors but also from artists and manufacturers who use your stamps for their products. So please hunt out your old stamps and send them our way! Simply request a collector’s pack and we will send you everything you need.
T – Tea Party
Host a Tea Party to support Kidney Care UK. A great way to get together (even if it’s virtually!) with friends, family and colleagues to have fun and raise awareness of how kidney disease affects thousands of people throughout the UK.
We can send you everything that you’ll need to host a truly tea-riffic event!
U – Used books
Do you have books which have been sat on the shelves for years? Why not sort through them, sell your unwanted books and donate the profits to Kidney Care UK.
Whether you set up a box of books and an honestly pot outside your home, organise a used booked used book sale post lockdown or sell them online via Ziffit
V – Vintage Giving
Vintage Giving is another great way to declutter your house whilst supporting Kidney Care UK. Turn your old and unused vintage items into donations for us. Everything you send gets sold or used, nothing ever goes to waste.
W – Leaving a gift in your Will
A gift in your Will helps us be there for kidney patients today and into the future.
A third of our charitable activity is paid for by legacy gifts. Without them we simply wouldn’t be able to support as many people with kidney disease as we do. For further information, please get in touch
X – Xbox / Playstation / Console Night
Fire up your favourite games console and challenge your mates!
Whether you do a pay-to-enter Fifa tournament, live stream or join the Kidney Care UK’s 12 hour Charity Convoy on 5 September 2020 - you can enjoy gaming whilst supporting Kidney Care UK.
Y – Yearly donation
For over 40 years, we have been providing support for kidney patients and their families. In these challenging and uncertain times it is your donations that continue to help us be there.
Could you set up a reoccurring gift to Kidney Care UK?
Z – Ziffit
Ziffit is a really easy way to trade in your old Books, Games, DVDs and CDs whilst raising funds for Kidney Care UK.
