We are always looking for new members of our community to join us on our journey to support individuals bereaved by suicide.
There are so many ways you can get involved and fundraise! From participating in an organised challenge to creating something entirely your own, the possibilities are endless. Scroll down to see what opportunities we have!
Fundraise For Suicide&Co
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Take a look at our Fundraising Toolkit, designed to support you with our best tips to get you started with your fundraising!
Fundraising Toolkit
If you have already signed up for a challenge or have your own fundraising idea that you would like to chat about, we’d love to hear about it!
Please email info@suicideandco.org to discuss this further.
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fundraiser hall of fame
Every fundraising journey is unique, and we're always inspired by the incredible challenges our community members take on. Our Fundraiser Hall of Fame is where we celebrate their hard work and dedication.
Every year, 36,000 people are newly facing suicide loss. That’s why we’re launching the 36k Challenge for the 5th year!
Stand in solidarity with those bereaved by suicide and take on 36km to show them they are not alone.
Suicide&Co Himalayan Trek 2027
Key Information
Dates: 5th- 15th of March 2026. 11 Day Total Trip.
Capacity: 20- 30 people
Level of Difficulty: Challenging, trekking an average of 15 km-20 km per day at high altitude in a remote area, 5-8 hours. 5 days trekking in total.
This trek is much more than a physical challenge—it’s a journey of community and connection. You will walk alongside people who truly understand the complex path of suicide bereavement, raising vital funds to help others navigate this loss. To support you along the way, one of our Suicide Bereavement Advisors will be with us to help cultivate a safe space where you can share your experience whenever you feel ready.
Challenge Events Calendar
We've teamed up with RunforCharity to offer you spots in some of 2026/ 27’s most exciting challenge events.
Below are our top picks, but there are many more to choose from! If you have a specific event in mind that isn't on the list, check out the RunforCharity website here.
brighton marathon 2027
4th of April 2027
The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK's favourite 26.2-milers. With a stunning backdrop of the sea in one of the country's most vibrant cities, the race gets bigger and better every year. Renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support, the course winds through the city streets, finishing up on the spectacular Brighton seafront.
Amsterdam Half marathon
18th October 2026
Take on the Amsterdam Half Marathon, passing by all of the major sights in an amazing race!
MILAN marathon 2027
4th of April 2027
At the heart of it all is Italy’s fastest marathon: 42.195 km through the vibrant heart of Milan, along a course that touches the city’s most iconic landmarks.
The entire city becomes an open-air celebration, with cheering zones, DJ sets, and the energy of the crowd supporting you every step of the way. Whether you’re aiming to improve your pace, run your first marathon, or simply live an unforgettable experience, the Wizz Air Milano Marathon is the perfect place to do it.
manchester marathon 2027
18th April 2027
The adidas Manchester Marathon, the UK's second largest marathon and one of Europe's largest is an iconic event drawing participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester.
Hackney half marathon 2027
16th May 2027
Run a vibrant, closed-road course through the heart of Hackney, powered by live music, cheering crowds, run crew cheer zones, pacer support and an unforgettable race-day atmosphere.
Ultra Challenge Series 2026
We have an amazing partnership with Ultra, the UK’s No 1 Series of treks & trail runs! Ultra organise incredible hiking and running challenges all around the country, from the Peak District to the South West Coast Path.
Whether along a stunning coastline or on trails through magnificent countryside, you’ll get full support all the way–including plenty of food & drink, medics & massage, camaraderie, a medal & T shirt -and an amazing sense of achievement.
With 20 events to choose from and distance options ranging from 10km up to the full 100km, an Ultra Challenge is waiting for you in 2026!
Regional Events Calendar
Browse challenge events near you! You can find running races, Tough Mudders, bungee jumps, and more.
Suicide&Co Challenges
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The estimated number of people directly bereaved by suicide each year is around 36,000. This is our number at Suicide&Co, as it is the estimated size of our target community each year who could need access to our services.
Each year around World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept 10th), we recruit 36 people or teams to take on the 36k Challenge, each with a fundraising target of £1000, so that together we can raise £36,000 to help us to continue to achieve our mission of supporting individuals bereaved by suicide!
You can walk, run, cycle , skip or swim 36km. You can do it alone or as part of a team (maybe even relay style!), and it’s flexible so that you can tailor it to your capabilities.
Find out more here.
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Join us for the #10before10 challenge. Let's keep it simple, walk 10,000 steps before 10am on the 10th of each month!
By taking part in this challenge you’ll get your dose of self-care, whilst raising money for Suicide&Co to support those bereaved by suicide by donating £10 to take part, either as a one off or every month!
We believe that together we can stride for better suicide bereavement support, stride to have braver conversations and stride with pride with our community, knowing that we are not alone.
Join the community here.
Non- Physical Fundraisers
People often think of fundraising challenges as marathons or endurance, but there are lots of different options that don't involve a physical activity!
We know that physical fundraising challenges are not for everyone, so below are some ideas and activities that people have done in the past to fundraise for us in some more unique ways.
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This is a great way to engage people in fundraising - the better the prizes the more donations!
If your company is looking to support a charity, we would love to be your charity partner!
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This is a fun way to run a competition without needing a physical aspect, and a great option for a younger audience.
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This is a really easy feature to use to fundraise through Facebook. Instead of birthday presents, ask your friends and family to donate to your fundraiser instead!
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You could create your own quiz, games or comedy night, or you could approach your local pub and ask them to collaborate on a charity quiz for one night!
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This is a great way to bring communities together at local level. You could host this in your own home, in a community centre or even at a local coffee shop.
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Whether this is for a sporting competition, a TV show or something else, this is a fun way to get competitive with friends, family and colleagues while raising money for charity.
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Instead of asking for presents, why not add us to your gift registry and your guests can donate to a cause of your choosing instead!
Climbing in Company
On the weekend of the 5th-7th of June 2026, Suicide&Co will be taking part in our own National 3 Peaks Challenge, and we would love for you to join us!
Working alongside the incredible outdoor events company, Advocate Events, we will tackle the 3 tallest mountains in England, Wales, and Scotland, all whilst fundraising to raise money for our Counselling Service.
To find out more information regarding cost, fundraising target and logistics, please take a look at our webpage here.
Carolling in Company
Last year, a community member organised a wonderful Christmas Carol Singing Fundraiser. They gathered friends and spent an evening walking around Hampstead Heath, collecting donations for our cause.
This year, we're inviting you to build on that spirit! Host your own Carolling in Company fundraising project this December to bring people together, spread cheer, and support Suicide&Co's vital services.
We believe that together we can stride for better suicide bereavement support, stride to have braver conversations and stride with pride, knowing that we are not alone.
Put on your trainers, walking boots, wellies or even flip flops! Join us in our fundraising mission by getting involved through a variety of events and walking adventures in the coming year.
Physical Fundraisers
Popular Challenges
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Dream Challenges provide fundraisers with the opportunity to take on bucket list adventures, from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to cycling from Vietnam to Cambodia. You can find a Dream Challenge close to home in the UK, or across the world. Dream Challenges supports you with all prep and training, fundraising and logistics - they take the burden and the stress out of organising a trip like this and the process couldn’t be any easier!
With Dream Challenges you can make friends, reach your fitness goals, and raise money for charity on a once in a lifetime trip to a dream destination. You can take a look at the 2024 challenges here.
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There are 14 unique Ultra Challenges, made up of many of the UK’s most well known treks and trail runs. Whether it’s along Britain’s coastline, or through the gorgeous countryside, your Ultra Challenge is guaranteed to be unforgettable. These 14 events have 3 distance options of 25km, 50km or 100km, so there is a distance that suits everyone.
We have had people take part in the Jurassic Coast Challenge, the Isle of Wight Challenge and the Thames Path Challenge and we have had brilliant feedback about the events. You can find more information on our Ultra Webpage HERE.
FAQs
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Yes, we often pay for race place tickets! This is done on depending on the event and requires a minimum fundraising target. If you would like to discuss this, please email info@suicideandco.org.
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Most of our fundraisers use JustGiving to host their fundraising pages. It is really easy to set up and the donations go straight to us!
To set up your fundraising page you can do this on Just Giving here. You can search for us when setting up your page, just make sure to type in Suicide&Co with no spaces and we should come up.
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Check out our fundraiser Hall of Fame here to see our brilliant fundraisers and find some inspiration for your next challenge!
Looking for Inspiration?
Challenge rating: * to ****
3 Peaks
Nationally or in Yorkshire, Wales or Surrey these events challenge you to climb the highest peaks
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Yorkshire Dales
The blustery Dales are an amazing place embark on one of their many different scenic trail walks
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Hadrian’s Wall
Walk as the Roman’s did along this challenging path on a coast to coast journey of ancient British history
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Snowdon
Amongst one of the toughest walks in Wales, there are 6 different paths across this picturesque landscape
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Thames Path
25km, 50km or 100km walk or run along the Thames Path through historic scenery in Central London
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Why not set up a bespoke event to fundraise in your own way? We are always open to new fundraising ideas!
If you would like to create your own challenge or fundraising event for Suicide&Co to support those bereaved by suicide in 2025, please get in touch with info@suicideandco.org.
Create your own challenge
