Hosting your own event is a great way to turn your favourite passion or greatest skill into something that can help and woman escape violence.
From the classic bake sale to hosting a pub quiz to performing in a drag show, there’s so many ways you and your friends can help support the women and children of London. Every penny you make can go towards funding our advice line, where our staff offer a safe place to discuss options and begin the journey towards safety. Every pound can go towards helping give accommodation to a family that have had to leave an abusive home. Every donation you make can go towards helping a woman every step of the way on her journey of recovery from trauma and building a stronger, safer future.
Whether you want give something completely new a try, like open water swimming, or want to put your jam making skills to good use, we can help support you to make your fundraiser the best it can be. If you would like flyers, sports kit, or social media advertising, we can help you with whatever you need to help you spread the word. Contact us at [email protected] to let us know about your fantastic ideas and ask us any questions you have.
Setting Up A Fundraising Page
In terms of the logistics of fundraising, setting up a JustGiving account is the easiest way. Its quick, easy for everyone involved and, if you connect your fundraiser to Solace Women’s Aid, the funds go directly to our account. Just click on the link below, create an account, click fundraise for a charity, find ‘Solace Women’s Aid’ and create a fundraising page. It's always great to hear what inspired you to fundraise for Solace and it helps everyone understand a bit more about us.
Sell For Solace
We all have those clothes that stay tucked away at the back of the drawers, never to see the light of day. Or that video game that you’ve been keeping just in case you ever buy that console again. If you’re looking to do a clean out of your loved but unused things, you can sell your items on sites like Thrift + or eBay, and put the money towards supporting Solace’s services. Choose anywhere from 10% to 100% of the sale price to go to Solace. Check out these easy ways to sell for Solace!
Simply order a free Thrift + bag on their website, fill it with your donated items and send back it back for Thrift + to work their magic and sell your items. You can choose for your profits to go either 100% to Solace, 100% in Thrift + credits, or 50/50 between your Thrift + credits and our services. Help support sustainable fashion and our life-saving services, all in one bag.
Just like you would with any other sale on eBay, login, list your item and then at the bottom, right after listing preferences, you can choose to donate a portion of the sale. Select your chosen percentage and type in "Solace Women's Aid" in the "Donate to" search box. Once your item has been sold, your donation will automatically go towards supporting the women and children in our services.
Check our Fundraising Guide for more information
Fundraising Guide
For any queries, contact us at [email protected]