Fundraising

At Befriend a Child we are always so grateful for any support we receive. Whether that is in the form of a donation, regular giving, taking on a fundraising challenge, attending one of our events, or by nominating us for your workplace charity of the year partnership, your support can go a long way in shaping the life of a local child or young person.

Choosing how to fundraise can be a difficult decision. Fundraisers can range from setting up a birthday fundraiser on Facebook to hosting a quiz night or signing up for a sponsored event. They can be as big or as little as you like depending on your time and budget. You can fundraise as an individual, with your family, friends, or colleagues. We hope our fundraising pack will help to inspire your fundraising and remember our fundraising team are here to support you.

Legacy Giving

Leaving a gift to Befriend a Child in your will or in memory of a loved one can help ensure we can continue supporting children and young people across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. To request an information pack please email [email protected] and we will talk you through the process.

Other ways to support us

Don’t have time to organise an event or take part in a challenge? Then why not contribute through one of the following options:

Collection Cans: We are always looking for businesses to take our shiny yellow collection cans, once dropped off we will monitor them regularly and pick them up once they are full. Money can be donated through coins, notes or contactless through the text donate instructions which are clearly highlighted on the side of the can.

Nominate us for charity of the year: We would be delighted to be nominated for charity of the year, this may be through your workplace, your rotary club, your gym, a university society or you may even be part of a sports or performing arts group, there are many community groups who choose to fundraise throughout the year. Once selected as your chosen charity we of course would love to meet you all and provide a presentation about Befriend a Child to help inspire your fundraising and offer support.

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Sponsored Events

Do you want to take on a challenge and raise money for Befriend a Child? Why not take on a sponsored event? With numerous events taking place across Scotland include climbing, cycling, running, walking and more, there's something for everyone! At Befriend a Child we are always so grateful for any support we receive. No matter what challenge you decide to take on, your support can go a long way in shaping the life of a local child or young person.
5K a day for the month of May

Befriend a Childs 5K a day for the month of May challenge returns for 2022! Join us this year by walking, jogging, running, or cycling 5K every day in May with the support of local fitness experts and do it with a smile to help turn frowns upside down for children across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. You can take on your 5K a day solo as a personal fitness challenge, or with your friends, family, or colleagues!
Bumi Armada support Befriend a Child’s Easter Extravaganza party

Bumi Armada and Befriend a Child are bringing Easter joy to the lives of many local children this March. The annual Christmas party that takes place each December at the Aberdeen Altens Hotel was postponed due to restrictions, therefore it was decided that an Easter Extravaganza would replace it this year.
Befriend a Child look for volunteer befrienders and mentors in Aberdeenshire

With demand for their services growing, local children’s charity, Befriend a Child, have launched an appeal to find new befrienders and mentors in Aberdeenshire. In the wake of COVID-19, more children and young people are in need of a befriender or mentor, and the charity is committed to ensuring it can support those most in need in the local community.

Befriending
Apply to volunteer

We are always looking for kind, caring and reliable people to bring positivity, and new experiences to a young person’s life. All we need is a few hours of your time once a week for a minimum commitment of a year after training.
5K a day for the month of May

Befriend a Childs 5K a day for the month of May challenge returns for 2022! Join us this year by walking, jogging, running, or cycling 5K every day in May with the support of local fitness experts and do it with a smile to help turn frowns upside down for children across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. You can take on your 5K a day solo as a personal fitness challenge, or with your friends, family, or colleagues!
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Befriend a Child's Carnival Ball

We are back in 2022 with the best black-tie fiesta in town! Come and join us for a night of games, dancing, live entertainment and delicious food on the 27th May at The Chester Hotel. To celebrate our return we are offering tables of ten for an early bird price of £950. Get in touch today to book your table or find out more. We can’t wait to bring the Carnival Ball to Aberdeen! [email protected]
Join Our Team

Befriend a Child are looking to recruit a Family Support Co-ordinator to offer practical help and emotional support to the families we support who are experiencing difficulties due to being marginalised in their communities and struggling with hardship.
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