Ways to support Stand-by-me
As a small charity we rely on the generosity of the people and organisations in our local community and with their help have supported over 1000 children.
Whether you volunteer, donate or hold a fundraising event your support enables us to continue our work with bereaved children, young people and their families in North Herts & Stevenage and for this we are truly thankful.
Volunteer
Can you help change the life of a bereaved child or young person?
As a Stand-by-me Bereavement Support Volunteer you can.
We have a range of volunteering opportunities available.
Ways to Donate
Amazon Wishlist
Here’s another simple way for you to support us, and it’s something you can share with your friends.
Sometimes you want to know exactly where your donation is going. With Amazon Wish List you can see exactly how your donation is spent.
We’ve added practical and useful items which are frequently used including craft, kitchen and office supplies.
Make a Donation
Make a one-off donation or a regular monthly donation
Nominations
Nominate us as your Charity of the year.
Fundraise
From coffee mornings to marathons… take your pick. Why not take on a challenge with family, friends or on your own and raise funds for Stand-by-me.
Single events
There are so many ways in which you could support us, see below, but please contact us to discuss any ideas you may have. Anything is possible!
- Sponsored events
- Quiz Nights
- Cake Sales
Corporate Partnerships
Do you work for a company or organisation who are looking to support a local charity? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We have partnered with a few local companies as their charity of the year and for one off events. Partnerships help us to keep supporting bereaved children and young people in North Herts and Stevenage and has a mutual benefit of promoting your business too.
Trusts and Grants
Much of our funding for core costs is from charitable trusts and grants. If you are a grant provider looking for a charity to support, please get in touch.
Play the North Herts Community Lottery
Tickets cost £1 a week and you could win £25,000 and the best part of it is that 50% of every ticket sold is donated to Stand-by-me.
Birthday & Celebration Donations
Got a significant birthday up ahead, or simply wanting to spread the joy of celebrating your wedding or anniversary. Set-up a fundraising page and let your friends and family’s gifts help us in supporting bereaved children and young people.
Legacy Gifts
By leaving a gift to Stand-by-me in your will you will be ensuring we are here supporting those children and young people who suffer a bereavement in the future.
Donate in Memory
Create a memorial page, donate, or fundraise in memory of a loved one and your donation will enable us to continue supporting children and young people who have lost someone close.
Payroll giving
With payroll giving you can donate to Stand-by-me straight from your gross salary, before tax is deducted, so it costs you less to give more.
Our Supporters
Join Us!
By joining us we can raise the awareness of childhood bereavement and ensure that those children and young people get the support they need to fulfil their dreams for the future.
Please contact helen@stand-by-me.org.uk or call 07388 084086 to discuss further.