Fundraise

Raise Money For Wildlife

Fundraising for the Trust is a fun and unique way to support your local wildlife. Whether you have a fundraiser in mind or looking for some inspiration – we will provided you with all the help you need to get you started on your fundraising journey.

From setting up a sponsored run to organising a special event like an afternoon tea party or bring and buy sale, you can help raise funds in aid of your local Wildlife Trust in all sorts of ways! Take a look at some of fundraising ideas below and see how you can start helping local wildlife today.

To discuss your fundraising idea or if you have a query please contact us on 01727 858 901, email fundraising@hmwt.org or click on the links below to find out more!

How to set up a Birthday Facebook fundraiser

Vist the Facebook fundraising page
Click on "Select Charity" - we're listed as The Wildlife Trusts
Choose how much you want to raise
Decide when you’d like your birthday fundraiser to end
You can edit the text or the image - and then just click "Create"!

Set up a Just Giving page

You can start fundraising today by setting up a Just Giving page:

Set up your JustGiving page today

Here are some key things to think about to get you started:

What kind of activity or event you want to do, check out some of the fundraising ideas in this guide for inspiration
When you plan to do it - will it take place on one day or over a whole week? Make sure to pick a date well in advance so you can let everyone know about it!
Where it will take place
Who you will invite to watch, take part, or sponsor you
If your activity is outdoors, you’ll need to check the weather and decide whether it’ll affect your plans.

You can read more about how to promote your fundraiser, as well as how to make sure it's safe, in our fundraising guide!

Send in the money you've raised

Thank you so much for fundraising for your local Wildlife Trust. Here's how to send us the money that you've raised:

Online

Simply, visit our online donation page to pay by card.

By cheque

If you’d like to send a cheque, please make it payable to “Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust” and post, along with a letter or note outlining your fundraising activities to: Grebe House, St Michael's Street, St Albans, Herts, AL3 4SN. Please remember to provide your contact details so we can thank you!

Bank transfer

Please email us at fundraising@hmwt.org to request our bank account details.

Third party fundraising page

You can use your JustGiving page. Your sponsorship will automatically be sent to us after your event - you don't need to do anything.

The Fundraising Promise

The Trust is registered with the Fundraising Regulator. We are committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and abide by the principles outlined in our Fundraising Promise.