Fundraising Events

Since 2004, OCD-UK has helped support adults and children suffering with OCD, their families, and the mental health professionals who treat them. Our ability to fulfil our mission and expand our outreach depends on the generosity of people like you. Some people simply choose to make a donation, others prefer to take part in a sponsored event.

We have a created a comprehensive list of sponsored events in aid of OCD-UK that you may wish to take part in, although of course you may wish to create your own event, take a look at our A-Z of fundraising. Regardless of which event you want to take part in, you can create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family and friends on the OCD-UK pages on either the Just Giving or the Virgin Money Giving websites. Both are tools designed to help you fundraise online, whichever site you use the money comes straight to OCD-UK once your friends have sponsored you.

Help OCD-UK to continue our work by supporting those undertaking an event on our behalf, literally, every penny helps.

 

Take a look at our British 10k Pics to taste the atmosphere of a running event.

2010 London Marathon

Perhaps you’re looking for the personal challenge of a lifetime, or maybe you’ve had a family member or friend affected by OCD? - Either way, OCD-UK will support you in your challenge.

Through the support of Virgin Money Giving, OCD-UK have been awarded 5 guaranteed spots in the 2010 Virgin London Marathon. If you are interested in this fantastic personal challenge of 26.2 miles and would like to help raise funds for OCD-UK please contact us for an application form.

Should you obtain your own place in the 2010 event and would like to run for OCD-UK, please do contact us and we will give you all the training and fundraising support and advice you need, and send you an OCD-UK running pack including running vest.

Read below for other running opportunities if 26.2 miles is not for you!

For all running events we will support you with both fundraising advice, and training advice. We will supply you with our fundraising guides and a training booklet which was kindly donated to the charity by Graeme Hilditch from fitFAQS.co.uk 

 

 

Sunday 11th July 2010 - London 10k

Take part in the British 10k with 27,000 other people raising money for various charities. The 10k (6.2 miles) takes you past many of London's famous landmarks in what is always a thoroughly enjoyable day and those running for OCD-UK in thoroughly enjoyed their day.

Take a look at the 2009 British 10k Pics to taste the atmosphere of this ever popular running event.

For those interested in next years event, the date has been confirmed for Sunday 11th July 2010.

OCD-UK have just increased the number of guaranteed places (available on a first come, first served basis) for the British 10k in 2010, contact us for details if you would like to enter the run, or simply print out, complete and return this application form.

You may also want to create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family and friends on either the Just Giving or the Virgin Money Giving websites.

 

Facebook - OCD-UK Running Group

If you are running for OCD-UK, be it a 5k, 10k, half or full marathon then this group is for you, a place to exchange tips and advice on training, running gear and equipment and exchanging ideas for sponsorship, or simply to share your experiences of running for OCD-UK.

We look forward to welcoming you to our group. To join the group simply search Facebook for the 'Running for OCD-UK' group and request an invite.  

 

Sunday 6th September 2009 - Women's 5k Challenge

One for the ladies... Take part in the Adidas Women’s Challenge with thousands of other women all raising money for various charities. OCD-UK always has a small team of ladies running on our behalf and you can be one of them. The 5k (3.1 miles) event can be run in London's Hyde Park.

Visit the Adidas Women’s Challenge website to enter and then remember to let us know so we can send you our sponsorship pack, or contact us direct and we will pay your entry fee if you agree to raise at least £100 in sponsorship. You may also want to create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family and friends on either the Just Giving or the Virgin Money Giving websites.

 

Run for OCD-UK!

If you're thinking of taking up a running challenge, then why not run and raise money at the same time for OCD-UK?

Other Fundraising Running Opportunities

27th April - Public ballot opens for the 2010 Virgin London Marathon
10th May - Women's Glasgow 10k
7th June - Walk for Scotland (Edinburgh) 12 mile or 6 mile walks
12th July - British 10k Run (London)
1st September - Public ballot for the 2010 Edinburgh Marathon
6th September - Adidas Women’s 5K Challenge (London)
6th September - Great Scottish Run (10k and Half Marathon)
13th September - Robin Hood Marathon (Nottingham)
20th September - Berlin Marathon (registration until 10th July)
20th September - Bupa Great North Run (13.1 miles) Newcastle
4th October - Baxters Loch Ness Marathon (enter until 1st May)
4th October - Baxters River Ness 10K
4th October - Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run
4th October - Isle of Wight Marathon
11th October - Bank of America Chicago Marathon
25th October - Bupa Great South Run - (10 miles) - Portsmouth
1st November - New York Marathon (apply by 1st May)
6th December - Edinburgh Christmas Walk (7 or 15 mile walks)

2010
Edinburgh Marathon
Blackpool Marathon
Taunton Somerset Marathon
London Royal Parks Half Marathon

British 10k - July 2009: For those who want to get fit in 2009, whilst raising funding for OCD-UK, we still have places in the British 10k Run in London on Sunday 12th July 2009 and for the ladies, we have the Women's 5k Challenge in London on Sunday 6th September 2009.

If you would like any advice or information about any of these events then please do contact us.

Also check your local press for local 5k and 10k runs that you can take part in, but still run for OCD-UK! OCD-UK will offer running and fundraising tips and advice, and provide a professional OCD-UK running vest. We will also cover entry fee's subject to each runner agreeing to reach a minimum amount of sponsorship.

From marathons and half-marathons to 10k and 5k runs there's a challenge to suit you.

 

Workplace Fundraising Ideas

There are many fun ways to raise money for OCD-UK and involve your work colleagues at the same time.

We've compiled a list of some of these, and of course you may also come up with your own ideas, let us know if they work and we can add them to the list, and of course we will support you with any leaflets or advice that you may need in your fundraising quest.

The key to success for a successful fundraising event is to keep it fun and friendly.

Download our workplace fundraising ideas by clicking here.

 

Supermarket Collections

Supermarket collections are a great way to raise both the vital funds needed to help keep OCD-UK running, but also to raise awareness of the illness. The collections are only possible with the help of our team of volunteers, and we would be delighted if you would consider organising a collection in a supermarket near you.

The key to success for a successful supermarket collection is preparation, and of course the ability to be pleasant and approachable, whilst wearing a smile during your fundraising collection.

Download our supermarket collection planning sheet by clicking here.

 

Anytime - Parachuting

A unique and exhilarating and fun way to raise funds for OCD-UK, by taking part in a parachute jump. Many people who make a parachute jump do so whilst raising funds for a worthwhile cause and we have teamed up with a specialist company who are the largest organisers of sponsored charity jumps in the UK, working with well over 1,500 charities including OCD-UK, offering jumps at over 20 locations across the UK.

In return for raising the minimum amount of sponsorship money your jump and training will be made free of charge and OCD-UK will receive a sizable donation from your efforts at the same time! For example, to take part in a Tandem Skydive you will be asked to raise a minimum of £400.

If you do take part, we can help you with advice on how to raise your minimum sponsorship amount. You may also want to create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family and friends on either the Just Giving or the Virgin Money Giving websites.

Contact us for a parachute information pack or click here.

 

Anytime - Bungee Jump

The UK Bungee Club (UKBC) was established in 1989 and over the years has grown to become the market leader for Bungee Jumping in the UK and provide opportunities for charity jumpers, individuals or teams.

The UK Bungee Club now has regular events at fixed venues all over the UK giving nationwide coverage for bungee jumpers.

In November 2005 the UK Bungee Club opened The Abyss @ Magna creating the world’s highest indoor bungee jump. Taking the established activity of Bungee Jumping and placing it within the 150ft Face of Steel Building at the award winning Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham, a £46million Millennium project The Abyss has created a unique experience for thrill seekers unparalleled worldwide.

If you do take part, we can help you with advice on how to raise your minimum sponsorship amount. You may also want to create your very own online sponsorship page to email to family and friends on either the Just Giving or the Virgin Money Giving websites.

For information about dates and locations of jumps click here but be sure to let OCD-UK know about your jump too.

 

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