More than half our income is generated by fundraising events by people just like you, whether it's a coffee morning or a lavish dinner dance.

Our work is only possible with the generosity of people like you who give their time and energy to support our work and raise funds for us.

Whether you’re thinking about holding a gala dinner, dress down day at school or hoping to involve friends and family in a sponsored event, we’ll help you make the most of your event. 

Need inspiration? Take a look at our Fundraising Guide and its A-Z of ideas - but don't let these limit you!

Want help with sponsorship? Ask us for our sponsorship ‘pack’ available via our Fundraising Registration form which has lots of fundraising tips to help.

Thank you – your help will make a real difference to the lives of people affected by brain tumours.

Making a difference

Case Study - Mary Malcolm

Mary Malcolm raised over £10,000 by organising a ball in memory of her brother, brother, Mark "Begi" Wagenbichler, died from an inoperable and very aggressive brain tumour in 2007.

"He took a brain tumour in June 2007 and we hoped he'd be with us for two years, but we only got to the 4 November when he died," she explains. "He was given the last rights on my 58th birthday, 24 October 2007, when he was just able to open his eyes and give my hand a wee squeeze.

"He couldn't speak and went into a coma soon afterwards. Mark was 6'4" but a lovely, gentle guy and both he and my brother Gary were really keen kite surfers. Our whole family and all our friends were totally devastated to lose him so suddenly."

Mary set about organising a fundraising ball with friend Matthew Bell, a wedding planner, her sisters Freda and Dorothy, and many other friends and family. "It was absolutely fabulous," says Mary. "It was going to be 200, then it went to 300 and I thought let's go for it and ended up with 420 people. We had haggis and tatties and stovies, and tablet on the table, and the Early Dance group from Musselburgh. We also had live music and a piper."

The event was supported by many local shops and businesses in Musselburgh and by Royal Bank of Scotland, where Mary provides telephone support to customers. The ball raised £10,140, a further £150 has been donated by Specsavers and RBS made a community cashback donation, too.

Case Study - Sue Evans

Sue and John Evans have raised more than £85,000 in their son’s name. continuing the work their son Ed started while he was ill with his brain tumour.

After he was diagnosed Ed decided he wanted to raise money to help other families, so he decided to organise a ball. The event raised £10,000.

The following year Ed decided to go bigger and managed to sell 700 tickets for a ball in a marquee raising an incredible £15,000. Sadly in 2007 Ed died at the age of 27. Sue and John have gone on to raise an incredible £85,000 in their son’s name.

They now hold an annual walk on Easter Monday which attracts around 300 walkers. Local brownie and guide groups have held fundraising events, friends have taken part in challenges including the Three Peaks climb, a pantomime and a dinner in the village where he grew up.

Sue says, “He knew so many people, there were more than 1,000 at his funeral. Everyone wanted to do something and it has been incredible how much money we have raised. It has been amazing where it has all come from. It gives me a focus and I love doing it all for him.

We have been able to pay for a family room at the hospital where he was treated. I would now like money to go towards setting up a support group in Wales. Brain Tumour UK have helped with everything, from doing posters for events to helping me with all the Gift Aid, they have been a great support.”

The Ed Evans Foundation Website

Case Study 3: Karen Mann

Welwyn Garden City Zumbathon helps raise vital funds for Brain Tumour UK

Zumba teacher Karen Mann has raised more than £1,400 for Brain Tumour UK after organising a Zumbathon.

Karen, who lives in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, organised the event as her brother and mum are currently being treated for brain tumours.

The two hour Zumbathon took place on Sunday, May 22 at The Fairway Tavern, Weleyn Garden City, and saw more than 60 people take part in the dance-fitness craze that is currently sweeping the country.

Participants paid £10 to take part and many were then sponsored for their efforts.

Karen, who teaches zumba classes at Panshanger School and Sir Frederic Osborn School in Welwyn Garden City and Countess Anne School (Wellbeing Centre), Hatfield, said, “It was brilliant fun.”She adds,

“There was just such a good atmosphere, everyone wants to do it again! It was really simple to organise and I was really pleased with how much money we have managed to raise.

“Everyone really threw themselves in to it.”Karen’s brother Scott Franey, 38, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2006. He has had three operations so far and is currently doing very well.

Scott and Karen’s mum, Lesley Franey, 64, was diagnosed with a grade four brain tumour in November last year.Karen says, “It has been really hard on everyone.

We can’t believe this has happened to two members of our family. I don’t want others to have to go through what we are going through.

“Helping to raise money has made me feel like I am doing something and it gives you something to focus on.”

You can support Karen’s fundraising by making a donation online.