Fundraising

Get involved

QEF rely on income from fundraising activities to support our services and develop new initiatives.

Star Fundraiser

A special thank you to Clive who has been raising money for us through toy fayres and car boot sales. He has already raised over £2,000 for our vital work and we are truly grateful to him for giving up his time and expertise to support us. Look out for Clive at one of your local events!

Remembering Dorothy Wheeler

On the 18th May, devoted QEF supporter, Dorothy Wheeler sadly passed away. Dorothy was part of The Oxshott & Cobham Friends of QEF. Dorothy ran the Bridge Tea fundraiser twice a year and was involved in many other fundraising activities, as well as volunteering at QEF events, raising around £40,000 for QEF. Dorothy will be missed by many but is leaving behind an incredible legacy in her fundraising efforts over the past 25 years.

Take on a sponsored challenge

Whether walking, running, cycling or event jumping out of a plane, we’d love you to fundraise for QEF whilst challenging yourself to achieve something amazing.

Run Leo, Run

Four-year-old Leo from Chessington dressed as his alter ego, Batman to run the one-mile Mini London Marathon in April in aid of QEF. A huge congratulations to Leo and his mum Jess, who raised an amazing £1,313.25!

Leo chose to run for QEF as he spends a lot of his time in the charity toy shop in Chessington.

“Leo has been going to the shop ever since he was born and visits pretty much every other day to buy items that he uses for a short time before donating them back. The staff are special there and the ladies have watched him grow… so they almost feel like part of our family.” Jess, Leo’s mum.

Hold your own event

Charity of the Year

Can your school, university, club, church or workplace choose QEF as their charity of the year? We can help them organise lots of fun fundraising activities.

A quiz night, bake sale or dinner party…the possibilities are endless, and we can support you with all your ideas. If you’re interested in fundraising for us, please get in touch or visit our website for more ideas: events@qef.org.uk

01372 841 151 qef.org.uk/get-involved/ fundraising