Fundraise for Helensburgh and Lomond Carers

Fundraising is what helps Helensburgh and Lomond Carers make a real difference in the lives of unpaid carers in our community.  

You can get involved by taking part in one of our organised events—or why not create your own? From hosting a fun event to taking on a personal challenge, there are countless ways to fundraise. Here are some ideas to get you started: 

  • Fun Runs and Races: Whether it’s a friendly 5k or a full marathon, there’s something for everyone! 

  • Charity Treks and Challenges: Are you up for the challenge? Think The Kilt Walk, Tough Mudder, The Five Peaks, The West Highland Way—or even a trek abroad for an adventure of a lifetime. 

  • Sponsored Walks: Get outside and explore the stunning countryside around Helensburgh and beyond while raising funds for a great cause. 

  • Organise an Event: From bake sales and car washes to clothes swaps, raffles, sponsored silences, or even dinner parties—the possibilities are endless! 

Getting Started 

Starting your fundraising journey is easy. We’ve created a handy fundraising pack filled with tips, guidance, and ideas to help you hit the ground running. Click here to download it and get started today!

You can also set up a fundraising page online using our preferred platform Go Fund Me—it’s a great way to spread the word and collect donations. Use the link Charity fundraising on GoFundMe which will take you to the Charity Fundraising page, you can search for Helensburgh & Lomond Carers as your charity and then complete the details of your fundraiser.

If you’ve got an idea but aren’t sure where to start, we’re here to help! Call us at 01436 673444/670555 or email hello@hlcc.org.uk and we’ll support you every step of the way.

Together, we can make a lasting difference for carers in our community. Let’s get fundraising!

  • Fundraising is the life blood of many Scottish charities and we need to raise funds from voluntary sources. We could not fulfil our charitable mission without the support of generous, thoughtful and committed donors. We value the support of donors and understand the need to balance our duties to beneficiaries, with our duties to donors.

    That’s why we make this commitment to you.

    We will comply with the law as it applies to charities and fundraising and we commit that we will guarantee to adhere to best practice as outlined in the Fundraising Code of Practice.

    We will monitor fundraisers, volunteers and third parties working with us to raise funds, ensuring that they also comply with this Code of Practice.

    We guarantee to operate in line with the values of the Code; to be Legal, Open, Honest and Respectful in all our fundraising. To promote and underpin these values, we commit to the following standards:

    • We will be clear about who we are and what we do

    • We will give a clear explanation of how you can make a gift and change or stop a regular donation

    • If you do not want to give or wish to cease giving, we will respect your decision

    • We will respect your rights and privacy

    • We have a procedure for dealing with people in vulnerable circumstances and it will be published on our website or will otherwise be available on request

    • We will hold your data securely

    • We will communicate with you in accordance with your selected preferences.

    If you feel we have not adhered to these standards or think we could do better please contact the Panel Secretariat on fundraisingsecretariat@outlook.com or 0808 1642520 and we will deal with your complaint quickly and thoroughly.

    We commit to ensuring our complaints process is clear and easily accessible and we will provide clear and evidence based reasons for our decisions on complaints.

    However, should you be dissatisfied with our response, you will be able to take this further by contacting the  Scottish Fundraising Standards Panel