Craft fundraising activities

Pay in a collection

Use your craft skills to get creative! Research shows that everyday activities from staying active to learning new skills can help protect our brains as we age and potentially lower the risk of dementia.

Get your friends involved and make something beautiful together to fundraise and help support dementia research.

Let’s get creative for a cure!

Take a look at our top tips for getting creative for a cure!

Download the craft fundraising pack

I started making my own clothes from a young age.

Top tips to get started!

Decide your challenge: Will you be knitting, sewing, crocheting, or making something? Will you do this every day for a month, or sell your handmade items?
Select your start date: Set yourself up for success and pick a date that works for you!
Launch your fundraising: Kickstart your fundraising journey by creating your JustGiving page.
Track your progress: Create an activity tracker to keep track of your milestones as you work towards your fundraising target.
Say thank you: Send thank-you notes or messages to all who supported and made a difference in your fundraising journey.

We know you can do it! Be sure to shout about your challenge, get others involved, and ask people to get behind your fundraising! Every pound you raise will help drive forward our mission of finding a cure for dementia. Whether it’s for five minutes or five hours, get creative every day.

Download the craft fundraising pack

Frequently asked questions

How do I set up my fundraising page?

You can set up a fundraising page on the JustGiving website or via Facebook.

Is there a minimum fundraising target?

We suggest a target of £100 but this is just a guide, all we ask is that you try your best and raise what you can.

Is there another way to donate?

There is a sponsorship form available to download if you prefer to use that and collect offline donations.

Do I have to knit, sew, or crochet, or can I do something else?

We welcome everyone to join in – whatever your creative skill or if you are keen to learn something new. We can’t wait to see your ideas and we are here to help you exceed your target.

How do I track my progress?

Make a note of your progress every day. You could also take some photos and/or videos which you could share on your JustGiving page or social media account.

What should I do with the pieces I have finished making?

This is entirely up to you! Whether you would like to keep your masterpieces, gift them to loved ones, donate them, or sell them, the choice is up to you!

Do I need to do anything once my fundraiser ends to make sure the funds go to Alzheimer’s Research UK?

All donations on your JustGiving page will be automatically sent to Alzheimer’s Research UK, so there’s nothing you need to do once you’ve finished.

How do I pay my offline donations to Alzheimer’s Research UK?

By post: If you would rather donate via post, please download and complete the sponsorship form here: Sponsorship Form

By cheque: Please ensure all cheques/postal orders are made payable to ‘Alzheimer’s Research UK’.

Please send them to:

Alzheimer’s Research UK
3 Riverside
Granta Park
Cambridge
CB21 6AD
UK

By phone
Alternatively, if you would rather donate over the phone, call our Supporter Care team on 0300 111 5555. The line is open 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays).