Fundraising & Events
Every mile, cake, or challenge helps fund life-changing outdoor programmes
Because without your fundraising, too many doors remain closed - and we’re here to open them wide.
When people come together with passion and purpose, something extraordinary happens. Whether you’re climbing mountains, organising a bake sale, or joining one of our coastal walks, you’re not just raising funds – you’re helping neurodivergent people access experiences that build confidence, connection, and belonging.
Fundraising is about more than the total on a page – it’s about conversations started, barriers broken, and moments shared. Through every event, challenge, and creative idea, you’re making sure our programmes reach those who need them most, and that awareness of neurodiversity continues to ripple out across Britain.
Ways to Get Involved
Charity of the Year
Take on a Challenge
Do It Yourself
Do It Yourself
Schools, Colleges & Universities
Schools, Colleges & Universities
Fundraise at Work
Fundraise at Work
Celebrate & Give
Celebrate & Give
Easy Online Give-Back
Easy Online Give-Back
Fundraise Your Way
We’re proud to partner with GivenGain and GiveStar, and we also offer our own Start a Fundraiser platform as another way to begin your journey. Each provides a simple space to set up your page, share your story, and follow the impact you’re creating – whether you’re taking on a personal challenge or bringing people together for an event.
If you already use a different platform, that’s completely fine – we’ll support your fundraiser wherever feels right for you, and please let us know what you’re planning – we’d love to celebrate it and share your story through our news and social channels.
Events You Can Join
- Location: The Hut, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LJ
- Price: Fixed price
£5.00
- Price: Variable
- Raise £300 & get a free T-shirt
- Location: Grantham
- Price: Variable
- Free to £505
- Location: Tanzania
- Price: Variable
- £499 to £6000
- Location: Southampton
- Price: Variable
- Free to £450
- Location: Newcastle
- Price: Variable
- Free to £450
- Open access to our programmes by funding free places, so cost is never a barrier.
- Equip volunteers with training and understanding to support neurodivergent participants safely and sensitively.
- Deliver inclusive sailing and outdoor experiences that help participants build confidence, friendships, and practical skills.
- Offer adaptive kit, sensory-friendly equipment, and learning tools that make every experience accessible, from waterproofs to communication aids.
- Develop new training and awareness resources to help schools, families, and workplaces better understand neurodivergence.
- Raise awareness through our campaigns and collaborations, helping more people understand what neurodivergence means and why inclusion matters.
Your Impact
Every step, sale, splash, and shared laugh helps make inclusion possible.
When you fundraise, you’re not just raising money – you’re helping neurodivergent people find confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging that lasts long after each programme ends.
Take Part or Support Us
Join a Programme
Take part in supported sailing and outdoor activities designed for neurodivergent people by exploring our programmes
Start Fundraising or Host an Event
Make a difference by starting a fundraiser or hosting an event and raising awareness within your community and ours.
Stay Connected
Be part of the conversation by staying connected through our newsletter. You’ll receive updates on new campaigns, events, and ways to get involved.
Donate or Partner
Support our mission by donating or partnering with us. Your contribution helps fund inclusive programmes, provide essential resources, and build lasting opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s easy to get started - you can host your own event, take on a challenge, or create a fundraising page through our Start a Fundraiser platform, GivenGain, or GiveStar. All platforms are secure, simple, and send donations straight to us. Once you’ve chosen your activity, please let us know so we can offer support and help share your fundraiser.
Yes - if you already have a preferred platform, that’s fine. Just send us the link so we can verify your fundraiser, link it to The Neurodivergence Project, and offer guidance.
GivenGain helps you collect donations online, tell your story, and track progress easily. GiveStar supports tap-to-donate fundraising at in-person events and can be paired with a card reader for instant contactless giving.
Yes — we use GiveStar for tap-to-donate contactless giving and Square for card reader payments. Depending on availability, we may be able to loan you a device. Please request this at least two months in advance so we can make arrangements.
Yes, please. Letting us know means we can confirm your event, share helpful resources, and make sure you have permission to fundraise in our name. It also allows us to celebrate your efforts and, where possible, help promote your fundraiser.
Yes - we can provide posters, banners, collection buckets, and digital graphics to help promote your event. Please get in touch at least two months before your event so we can prepare what you need.
Yes - fundraising T-shirts are available for a small suggested donation. They’re perfect for events, photos, and raising awareness of neurodivergence.
Yes, with permission. We’ll provide an official logo for fundraisers, along with clear guidance on how to use it correctly. Please email us with your event details to request it.
Yes - we can provide an official authorisation letter confirming that your activity is fundraising in aid of The Neurodivergence Project. This is helpful when approaching venues, councils, or sponsors.
Yes - if your donors are UK taxpayers, we can claim an additional 25p for every £1 donated through Gift Aid. Platforms like GivenGain and GiveStar handle this automatically, but Gift Aid can’t be claimed on collective fundraising such as raffles, cake sales, or ticketed events.
If you’ve raised money in cash or by cheque, email us at info@neurodivergenceproject.org and we’ll provide our bank details or a secure payment link. For online fundraisers, platforms like GivenGain and GiveStar automatically send the funds to us.
Absolutely. From non-uniform days and team challenges to Charity of the Year partnerships, we love working with schools, colleges, and workplaces. We can provide digital resources, stories, and updates to share with your teams or students.
We can’t source prizes directly, but we can provide a letter of support for you to show local businesses when seeking donations or sponsorship.
Yes - every fundraiser receives a personalised thank-you message and a digital certificate once your event is complete.
We love celebrating supporter stories, but we can’t guarantee individual promotion on our main channels. If you tag us or send photos, we’ll do our best to include you in our supporter features or newsletters.
Our fundraising helps provide free places on supported sailing and outdoor programmes, adaptive kit, training for volunteers, and awareness campaigns that make the world more inclusive for neurodivergent people.
Get in Touch!
If you’re interested in fundraising, hosting an event, or supporting our work in a way that works for you, we’d love to hear from you. That could be a personal challenge, a community or workplace idea, a school event, or something still taking shape. Complete the short form and tell us what you have in mind. Prefer to talk – call: 0300 302 0373
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