Raise vital funds to support unpaid carers
Why we need your help
Annually, we extend our support and wellbeing services to just under 7,000 unpaid carers, including over 900 young carers aged 5-18.
These carers dedicate their time to providing extra support to loved ones who due to illness, disability, mental health problems, an addiction or old age, cannot manage day-to-day without their support.
697
young carers accessed support
87%
of carers felt less lonely or isolated
183
café sessions provided across Bath and North East Somerset
1285
calls to the Support Line
However you choose to fundraise for us, whether it's through sponsorship, a personal challenge or a cake sale, with your support we can ensure that today's carers are recognised and valued, and that the carers of tomorrow are prepared and ready to face their next challenge.
Fundraising Ideas
Below we talk about some of our favourite ideas, hints and tips to make your fundraising journey a success. We hope you’ll find everything you need to have the most successful and enjoyable time raising funds for The Carers' Centre. But we also understand that every fundraising idea comes with its own challenges so, if you need a little more support or advice, we’re only a phone call or email away.
Host a cake sale
Host a bake sale in the comfort of your own home or have a bake sale at work.
Shout about your bake sale from the rooftops, get your friends and family to spread the word.
Run the Bath Half Marathon
We have a 20 spaces available in 2026 and by taking part you’ll be helping to support and raise awareness of unpaid carers across Bath and North East Somerset.
Create a birthday fundraiser
A birthday fundraiser is a simple way to support a charitable cause by asking friends and family to donate to a charity instead of giving gifts.
Donate in memory
Giving to The Carers' Centre in memory of your loved one is a meaningful way of honouring their life, and all they meant to the people who knew them.
Become a corporate sponsor
You can partner with The Carers' Centre to fundraise in ways that suit your people and your organisation.
Donate while you shop
Simply join for free and start shopping to make a difference for Bath & North East Somerset Carers Centre!
Fundraising FAQs
Thank you for taking the first step towards organising a fundraiser in support of our charity. Every event, big or small, makes a real difference in helping us continue our vital work supporting thousands of unpaid carers who are selflessly caring for loved ones, day in and day out.
We’re here to support you along the way, and our FAQs highlight some important legal considerations to keep in mind as you plan your fundraiser.
Collecting money
If you’re collecting money in the street, you’ll need a licence from the local authority. If it’s private property such as a shop car park or shopping centre, please ask the owner or manager.
Raffles and lotteries
If you’re holding a raffle at an event and will be drawing winners within the event, you can use cloakroom tickets but if your raffle lasts longer than 24 hours you’ll need a lottery licence and printed tickets with our charity number on them. Please ask for support to do this.
Music and alcohol
If you are intending to sell alcohol or have booked a band to play music at your event, you’ll also need a licence. We can help you apply for this.
Insurance
Please do a risk assessment of your activities and check if you need first aiders present. If your event is open to the public (not just family and friends), it’s important to have public liability insurance as The Carers' Centre will not accept liability for anything that happens to people as a result of your event.
That’s not as scary as it sounds as the venue you use might already have this, and so might your home insurance if you’re holding it at home.
You’ll also need any caterers to have their own insurance as well as a food hygiene certificate. If you’re providing food yourself, the Food Standards Agency provides great advice on preparing, handing and cooking food.
Paying in your fundraising money
Once you have raised all this money, please don’t forget to pass it to us! If you’ve used a page such as Just Giving or created a tribute page, the donations will come to us automatically. You can pay in money via our website or send a cheque made payable to 'BaNES Carers Centre' to The Carers' Centre, Woodlands, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 9ES.
Don’t forget to let us know who you are and what you did - we'd love to give you a shout out!