About fundraising

About fundraising

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Whether you host an afternoon tea, climb a mountain, attend a car boot sale or hold an in memory event for a loved one, your own fundraising style will make a difference to people in our region.

Fundraise for a cancer-free Yorkshire

Download your fundraising toolkit

However you choose to support people with cancer in Yorkshire, find the tools to make your fundraising a success.

Fundraising ideas

Yorkshire Cancer Research Huddersfield volunteer group hosting soft toy tombola

Not decided on a fundraising activity? Get some inspiration from previous fundraisers and our A-Z guide!

Register your fundraising

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Already have an activity planned? Let the team know so we can support and celebrate your fundraising efforts.

Staying safe whilst fundraising

Here are some things to consider when planning a safe and successful event.

Request a collection tin

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Get branded collection tins for in-person fundraisers

How your fundraising could help...

£20

could fund a researcher finding better treatments for an hour

£70

could fund a researcher exploring earlier diagnosis for half a day

£140

could fund a researcher developing new cancer cures for a full day

Quote from Catherine

You don’t have to run a marathon or climb a mountain - there are so many ways you can fundraise. Find something you enjoy, set yourself a challenge and go for it. Every little bit really does help."

Bedale

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Thanks to fundraisers, together we're already funding...

64 research programmes

64 research programmes, including clinical trials and pioneering services, are helping extend and save lives in Yorkshire right now

1,131 cancer experts

Yorkshire Cancer Research is funding the work of 1,131 researchers and cancer experts

118,500 people

118,500 people can take part in cancer research and services funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research

Quote from Wendy and Boyd

We have seen many family members and friends affected by cancer, so we will continue to host events and do whatever we can to help make a difference to people with cancer. By fundraising for Yorkshire Cancer Research, we hope to give families in Yorkshire more time together."

Fundraisers

Here to help

If you have any questions or would like advice about your fundraising, please contact our Fundraising Team on 01423 877210 or fundraising@ycr.org.uk.

Yorkshire Cancer Research events team at Great North Run charity village

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Big Brew supporters offered a taste of Bettys to help bring cancer cures to Yorkshire

Ruth and Lisa from Bettys stand in Bettys Cookery School, with their arms around each other smiling at the camera. A lemon tart and Yorkshire Cancer Research merchandise is visible on the worktop in front.

Much-loved Yorkshire favourite Bettys has teamed up with Yorkshire Cancer Research to inspire cake bakers and…

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