Fundraise for us
Whatever way you choose to support us, you’ll be helping us to transform the Island’s approach to mental health.
Your support makes what we do possible
There are lots of ways you can fundraise for us. Perhaps it’s organising your own quiz, raffle or sweepstake, or taking on a physical challenge.
Whether you choose to join an organised event or do your own thing, we’re here to help support you.
Get in touchDonate the funds you have raised via our online donation form.
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Our outstanding mental health support for young people is provided free of charge, but to do this, we rely on charitable fundraising and your help.
Your support makes it possible and every penny you fundraise or donate stays right here on the Island.
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Take on your own challenge
You can take part in any challenge you like and raise money for Isle Listen. It could be setting yourself a fitness goal, achieving a long-held ambition or marking a milestone – why not push yourself and help us continue supporting the mental health of our Island’s young people. Maybe there’s a local event you’ve been meaning to sign up for, a once in a lifetime experience on your bucket list, or you want to organise your own challenge.
Fundraise in Celebration
If you’re passionate about the importance of mental health, your special day is a great chance to raise funds for Isle Listen!
Whether you’re getting married, it’s your birthday or you have another special event or anniversary, here’s some ideas to help make your fundraising for Isle Listen easy.
Weddings and partnerships
- Hold a collection and ask guests to donate rather than buying a gift – let us know if you need a collection box.
- Create a JustGiving page for donations – set a target to help raise as much as possible.
- Include a link to your donate page on your wedding invitations.
- Support Isle Listen on your special day by purchasing our pin badges as wedding favours for your guests.
Birthdays
- Ask family and friends to donate rather than buying a gift.
- Hold a collection at your party and ask guests to donate rather than buying you a gift – let us know if you need a collection box.
- Instead of going out, enjoy a night in friends and donate the money saved
- Create a JustGiving page for donations – set a target to help raise as much as possible.
Other celebrations
- Support Isle Listen on your special day by purchasing our pin badges as wedding favours for your guests.
- Ask family and friends to donate rather than buying a gift.
- Hold a collection at your party and ask guests to donate rather than buying you a gift – let us know if you need a collection box.
- Create a JustGiving page for donations – set a target to help raise as much as possible.
Host your own fundraiser
From bake sales to race and bingo nights, sponsored mud runs to coffee mornings, there’s lots of ways you can put the fun into fundraising for us! Please get in touch to let us know about your event and we will be happy to let you know how we can support you.
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Our amazing fundraisers Hall of Fame
Post War Stories – Music & Mental Health
Way back in May we were honoured to be the centre of a very special moment in Manx music. At Noa’s newly opened bakery/brewery/music venue, Post War Stories turned it up to 10 and turned back the clock with a stunning set of new songs from the latest Album, a…
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The Mighty Lighthouses Challenge
The fantastic support for this annual sporting event was repeated once again for this year, as hundreds of cycling enthusiasts descended upon the ancient capital to take on the Mighty Lighthouses Challenge. The weekend kicked of with the family friendly Saturday event event, with younglings in super popular the Pedal…
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Tough Mucka 2023
Isle Listen are so thankful to all the incredible brave souls who took on our inaugural Tough Mucka course last month! We have had a number of heroes who took photos on the day and are more than happy to share with you guys. See slideshow and also a link…
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Junior Parish Walk Superstar
Cameron Kinley from Scoill Phurt le Moirrey / Port St Mary School, completed the Junior Parish Walk in July, finishing 12th of 69 finishers. Cameron chose to raise money for Isle Listen by asking friends and family to sponsor him to compete the walk. He really enjoys the…
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Night of Snooker Fundraiser
Douglas Snooker Bar – IOM recently held a silent auction during their snooker exhibition event with 100% of the proceeds donated to Isle Listen. A Night of Snooker with top professional Mr Mark Allen who is currently ranked 3rd in the world was held at their Snooker Bar on…
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Discover Isle of Man are the best, every day of the Year!
Kim Tastagh is an incredible supporter of Isle Listen, and over the years has volunteered his time and his skills to produce amazing imagery for us at our sea dips and many other events. Every year he donates a cut of the profits made for the Discover Isle of Man…
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Sea Dip for Your Sanity, Port Erin, 2023
Isle Listen held their 5th Sea Dip for your Sanity on Sunday, with over 200 participants enjoying the incredible weather!
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3 friends embark on a 100 mile ride to raise money for Isle Listen
Ride London started as an Olympic legacy event in 2012 and is now the UK’s biggest sportive which starts and finishes in central London featuring a loop of Essex. Mark Harvey, James Gowans and Ed Walter decided to take on this challenge as a way to increase their fitness and…
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Sammy’s Tae Bo-nanza!!!
An incredible turnout to support Sammy MacDonald’s Fundraising Tae Bo for Isle Listen! Sammy is one of our dedicated group of runners taking on the Dublin Marathon for Isle Listen this year. Donna Whalley and her team graciously gave up their time and earnings to host this event at Nobles…
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Pride at UTMOST raises valuable funds for mental health
UTMOST supported the cause in June with a Pride day in their Onchan office. The enthusiastic team set about their mission with a bake sale, bottle raffle and a Pride themed day around the office. Their amazing contribution to support the battle for positive mental education and inclusivity combined, raised…
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Raymond Raven Soars to Rushen!
FC Isle of Mans very own Raymond Raven, took the Parish Walk by the scuff of the neck, played a blinder and got a hatrick by getting all the way to Rushen on the hottest day of the year. When asked about the day, Raymond said, ‘Sqwark sqwark sqwark, sqwark’. What a bird! Raymond raised £533.31p for his efforts, a leader of the highest standards. Nice one Raymond and goooooooooooooooo Ravens!
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Isle Listen Gymathon – Evolution Gym
Evolution Gym helped us launch our 2023 Gymathon Campaign, and we are truly amazed by the support from their team and wonderful clients #gainsforbrains. They kicked off on the morning of the 17th June at 7am and tag teamed all day through to 7am the following morning, everyone giving it their all, even at 2,3 and 4am!!! Incredible support, without which we wouldn’t be able to provide our work in the islands schools, where our practitioners work tirelessly to ensure our young people have a safe space to explore their emotional wellbeing.
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Isle Listen Gymathon – V2 Gym
V2 Gym helped us launch our 2023 Gymathon Campaign in June this year, raising over £2000 by engaging its members to work out for 24 hours! From 7am till 7am the following day, their members sweated and panted their way and smashed their way to their 2K target. The amazing…
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The Mitre Hotel Pre-loved Clothes Sale raised an incredible £600
Our amazing supporters at The Mitre Hotel in Ramsey held a pre-loved clothes sale during May 2023 as part of their charitable fundraising schedule for this year.
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Expedition Limitless Arctic Circle trek
Not for the faint-hearted! A once-in-a-lifetime adventure undertaking a 110km snowshoe trek into the Arctic Circle to fundraise £50,000 for Isle Listen.
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Jack Freeman takes on the 95-mile Raad ny foillan
Let us introduce the amazing Jack Freeman, a Fantastic Fundraiser who will be running the 95-mile Raad ny foillan in September in aid of 5 charities close to his heart, including Isle Listen.
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Ste & Lynsey from Isle Listen
Our very own Ste Downward and Lynsey Woods take on the 2023 Berlin Marathon and Marathon Super-half Series in aid of Isle Listen.
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Getting started
The most important thing is to make your page as personal and engaging as possible, and keep it up to date with pictures, information about your story and reasons for raising funds for Isle Listen.
Before you begin, please remember…
- Search for Isle Listen on JustGiving, and click the “Start Fundraising” button on our page.
- Funds you raise via your JustGiving page will automatically be paid directly into our bank account.
- Don’t forget to set an expiry date for your fundraising page – we suggest leaving your page open to donations for a couple of weeks after you’ve undertaken your fundraising event/challenge to allow for those late donations.
See our tips below for setting up your page.
Have you set up your fundraising page yet?
Create your pageSet a target
Setting a target will help to motivate you whilst you’re undertaking your fundraising event or challenger. It may also encourage your supporters to donate more! Remember to ensure it covers your minimum sponsorship target if your event has one. Otherwise, don’t be afraid to be bold! According to JustGiving pros, pages with a target raise 46% more.
Tell your story
Here you can add what you are doing and why. This really helps to engage people in supporting what you are doing and often makes the difference on whether they sponsor you. Pages with pictures or videos can raise 14% more… per photo!
Track and share your training
If you use Strava to track your training and want to provide updates on your Just Giving page, you can now link your JustGiving page with Strava. Allowing your supporters to see how you’re doing could help you raise 40% more!
Share your JustGiving page
Share your Just Giving page using as many social media channels as possible. Regular visibility will encourage people to make the donation they promised you. Don’t be shy; people want to hear about the good things you’re doing. Don’t forget about email too. Some of your networks may not use social media. Would your work mind if you added the link to your internal email signature? It’s worth asking!
Many donations come after the event
Approximately 20% of donations come in after you’ve completed your event as lots of people like to see photos of your doing your event or a medal photo. So show off and encourage those late donations!
‘Offline’ donations such as cash
If you held a cake sale at work or used your paper sponsor form, an easy way to pay in that cash is to donate to your own page. The money comes straight to us, so you don’t need to do anything else.
