Start fundraising for Shannon Trust and transform someone’s life by giving them the chance to learn to read and do numeracy.

Your fundraising can help us achieve a future where nobody is left out of learning.

Being unable to read and do numeracy is more common than you think. In prisons, over two thirds of people struggle with reading and numeracy. 15% of people in the wider community struggle with reading, and even more struggle with numeracy.

Learning has a transformative impact on the life of the individual and those around them. It provides opportunities to engage in further education or develop key skills for the workplace, and helps break the cycle of low literacy and numeracy. In turn, this can lead to a brighter future with reduced reoffending and a better society.

From bake sales and sponsored runs, to adopting us as your charity of the year at work, there are so many ways you can get involved.

Ways to raise funds

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Fundraise your way

We love all the creative, innovative ways people are supporting us. If you have your own fundraiser in mind, or are looking for some inspiration, take a look at our ideas and resources.

We’d love to support you.

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Challenges and events

From pushing yourself to your limits, or celebrating an occasion in style, there are fundraising challenges and events for everyone. Whatever you’re doing, let us know.

We'd love to support you.

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Corporate fundraising

Supporting a charity is good for business. Not only does it help fulfil your CSR objectives, it can energise employees and boost public image. Find out how you can make a difference for your business and beyond.

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Information for funders

Ongoing funding is essential in helping us develop new ways to reach more learners.
If you’re a potential funder, read more about how your grant could make an impact.

How fundraising makes a difference

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£8 could provide a learner with their first reading materials

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£35 could provide Turning Pages reading guides and build confidence

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£50 could provide training and resources for prison mentors

Paying in your fundraising

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Online donations

If you’ve decided on an activity, it’s time to set up your JustGiving fundraising page. That way your friends and family can make donations online, and the funds raised will come directly to Shannon Trust.

Offline donations

If you’re collecting offline donations, fill in a donation form and make a cheque payable to Shannon Trust, then send them to Freepost SHANNON TRUST. It’s a short address, but your donation will make its way to us.

However you decide to fundraise for Shannon Trust, please get in touch. We’d love to hear more about what you’re doing, and if you’d like us to, we can help you promote your fundraiser.

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With your support, we can help people access education and training opportunities, build relationships with their families, and have more hope for the future.

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