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Ways to support Thistle

  • Challenge events

    Take on Kiltwalk or Edinburgh Marathon Festival to raise funds for Thistle. You can also organise your own event with family and friends by contacting us.

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  • Hold a fundraiser

    You can hold an event like a dinner or party, or fundraise online using social media.

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  • YPI Scotland

    Empower young people to make a positive change in their communities with Youth and Philanthropy Initiative.

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  • Easyfundraising

    Raise funds for Thistle while you shop with Easyfundraising. Sign up and watch our instructional video.

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Taking part in a challenge event is a fantastic way to raise money for Thistle while having the experience of a lifetime.

There are so many hobbies and activities that could be turned into a fundraising opportunity for you and your friends! Why not do a sponsored swim, cycle or skydive?

If you’re looking for a physical challenge, you could take part in one of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival events in May, the Scottish Half Marathon or 10K in August or the Men’s / Women’s 10K in September.

For something a bit gentler, there are Kiltwalks taking place across the summer months in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee and Edinburgh!

Challenge events across Scotland

Hold a fundraiser

We love a social event! This is a brilliant way to get all the friends and family together for a fab day or evening. Organise a ticketed charity dinner or party with games, a raffle and some dancing.

Or if you’re looking for something more low-key, consider running an online fundraiser through social media such as a birthday fundraiser.

If you are interested in supporting an existing event, we run a Christmas Fair in December and a Summer Fair during the summer holidays – these take place at our Centre of Wellbeing and are always packed full of fun.

If you’re currently doing YPI and would like to choose Thistle as your charity - fantastic! Get in touch for some help with your project.

We can answer all of your questions, arrange for you to come for a visit to our Centre of Wellbeing, give advice on your presentation and set up a meeting with someone who has been supported by Thistle.

Email the Fundraising team at fundraising@thistle.org.uk or fill out the form below and we will be in touch.

YPI

Easyfundraising

You spend, brands donate.

It’s in the name - this is a super easy way of raising funds for Thistle without having to train, organise anything or even ask anyone to donate. Easyfundraising have partnered with over 7,000 brands who will donate a part of your spend to your chosen charity, at no cost to you.

For an up to date list of partnered brands, have a look at the Easyfundraising website. You’ll find many household brands there, including the likes of Amazon, Tesco, John Lewis, Asda and Currys!

Get in touch with our fundraising team!

To find out more please get in touch with out fundraising team at fundraising@thistle.org.uk.

Other ways to fundraise

If you’re having a clear out, why not drop off your unwanted items for Thistle to recycle? We are able to turn these items into much-needed funds – and you’re helping the environment too. We accept mobile phones, cameras, jewellery, watches, stamps and all types of currency.

Recycle for good causes

Collection cans are a wonderful way to raise awareness of Thistle in your local community as well as vital donations. If you are a business owner and would like to take a collection can, get in touch. Do you have a suggestion of an organisation that might like to take one? Let us know!

Collection cans

If you would like help with a fundraising event or need some inspiration for ways to get involved, we’d love to hear from you! Fill in the contact form and a member of our fundraising team will get in touch.

Get in touch

Our fundraisers

  • Sharon

    “I wanted to support Thistle’s work so it could continue – it provides much more than support; it is making sure people can live their life to the full!”

  • Mandy

    “I wanted to raise money to help fund someone to access Thistle’s support, and decided to combine this with the thing that keeps me well – sea swimming.”

  • Lyn

    “I did the Firewalk to raise funds for Thistle, which contributed to the amazing care we provide to those who need it most and was a fun filled night and great atmosphere.”

  • Sandra

    “It was great to have the challenge of raising funds for Thistle as it made me get out and train which was good for me, and it was motivating to know that any funds raised go to supporting people to live life as best they can.”

  • Sue

    “The Kiltwalk was an uplifting experience and particularly meaningful for me to walk alongside some of the people being supported by Thistle, together with their Personal Assistants – I highly recommend getting involved.”

  • Mark

    “I wanted to do more to support the organisation and it made me so proud that my 3 young sons and my partner were able to contribute to the life-changing work that Thistle does with people.”

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Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queen's Walk, Edinburgh EH16 4EA

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