Holding out for a hero

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Want to do that little bit extra for North London Cares? There a plenty of small things you can do that will make a big difference.

From bake sales, to guilt-free shopping, to taking on a challenge, a gift of any size can help us tackle isolation and bridge communities in Camden and Islington.

Below are just a few ways you can donate to the charity. For further information, please contact Emily on 07875 377433 or [email protected]. She would love to hear from you!

Give as you Live

Give as you Live allows you to shop with thousands of retailers whilst raising a free donation for North London Cares. Just head to our page on Give as you Live and click 'Join Free & Support Us'. There is also a handy video on this page which explains how Give as you Live works. Shopping is now guilt-free!

eBay
Are you an eBay devotee? Now you can donate 10% - 100% to North London Cares whenever you sell an item. Check out our charity page here and sell your treasures in aid of North London Cares.

Make a donation
By donating to North London Cares, you will help to make the work we do with our volunteers and older neighbours possible. For instance, £20 would enable us to hold a Film Night in Kings Cross, whereas £40 would pay for a Social Cooking Session and meals for 10 isolated people.

We have partnered with Virgin Money Giving so that you can make a donation, or support us all year round with a monthly gift. Every little helps to provide life-changing experiences for young professionals and older neighbours alike. Please support North London Cares and bring your community together.

Become a Fundraising Hero
Several of our volunteers and supporters have become fundraising heroes, tackling challenges in the name of charity.

If you are signed up to a challenge, please consider fundraising in aid of North London Cares. Not only will you be giving back to the Camden and Islington community, but it will also help motivate you to get out for those tough training sessions!

Alternatively, if you are feeling adventurous, then you might want to check out the Open Challenges on Discover Adventure. They specialise in fundraising cycling and trekking challenges, and hold events worldwide, from Belgium to Zambia. Head to our page and choose from over 50 life-changing challenges.

If you are looking for something closer to home, North London Cares is participating in the Thames Path Challenge (12th - 13th September). Participants can run, jog or walk 25km, 50km or 100km of England's greatest river, from Putney to Henley. You chose the pace, distance and speed - it's your challenge! A team of us are already registered to walk 50km in aid of North London Cares and we would love for you to join us! ContactEmily to find out more.

The Thames Path Challenge is organised by Action Challenge, who take groups, individuals and charities on inspirational challenge events. It is one of five challenge events; the others are Isle of Wight Challenge, London 2 Brighton Challenge, Grand Union Challenge and London 2 Cambridge Challenge. If they tickle your taste buds, you can find out more at Ultra Challenge.

You may also find this handy A-Z of fundraising ideas a useful kick-start as you think about your event.

Once you have chosen you challenge - whether at home, work or worldwide - head to ourVirgin Money Giving site to set up your page and start fundraising.

If you are thinking of fundraising for North London Cares, please contact Emily. She will support you with every step of your event, as well as share your good deed with others in our network who might like to support you.