Fundraising
Although we’re associated with Age UK, Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge are an independent charity supporting older people across our areas of operation - and that means we are dependent on your support and generosity to ensure those people continue to have the services that they rely on every day.
Fundraising for our charity can take on lots of different forms. From taking part in large-scale events like the London Marathon, to getting involved in a bake sale or community event, every penny raised makes a huge difference - no matter how it’s raised. Get some ideas on how you could support Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge below.
Remember - our team our here to help. We can provide advice, support with ideas for fundraising, and can even provide materials - like posters and donation tins. Don't be afraid to get in touch.
Let us know what your plans are and how we can help you – drop us an email at fundraising@ageukmst.org.uk or call us on 01622 753618.
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Support us through give as you live.
"Give as you Live" is a fundraising platform that enables individuals to support their favorite charities while shopping online. Users can register on the Give as you Live platform and then shop through their website. This allows you to raise money for Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, while you shop online - at no cost to you!
You won't pay any extra for the items compared to your regular purchases. With Give as you Live, you can effortlessly contribute an average of 2.5% of every pound you spend online to Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks, and Tonbridge, simply by doing your usual online shopping.
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Take on the London Marathon for Age UK MST.
The London Marathon is one of the most high-profile fundraising events to take place in the United Kingdom every year - and we're delighted to share that we have been successful in obtaining ballot places for the Saturday event in 2027's two-day Marathon celebration.
If you care about local older people's services, and have dreamed of running the Marathon before, then this is the opportunity for you. Click the link to express your interest, and you'll have a chance at claiming one of our ballot places.
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Co-Op Members can support us for no cost to them.
Co-Op Members are able to support Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge at no extra cost to them - allowing you to do good for local older people whilst you do your weekly shop!
With plenty of Co-Op stores found across Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, this is a fantastic way to support your local branch of Age UK in a passive way.
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We're delighted to be registered with Recycling For Good - meaning we can now collect items including used stamps, old phones and jewellery and turn them into donations for our charity. You can visit their website for more details on eligibility.
We have a large box storing donations at The Goodman Centre (6 Egremont Road, Bearsted, ME15 8LH), and are exploring offering more recycling facilities from other locations across our network.
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Download some ideas to help you fundraise.
Anything can be a good fundraising opportunity - a dinner party, a film screening, or even a sponsored silence! Whatever you're doing, think about how much time and effort you will need to spend planning and organising the event. Whilst we appreciate your support, we want to make sure your experience of fundraising is as fun as it is rewarding!
Download this document to get some ideas for where your fundraising journey could start. Have your own ideas you want to share? Get in touch with our team - we'd love to hear from you.
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Want to find out more about fundraising for Age UK MST?
Anita ran the London Marathon in 2026, and shared monthly updates showing her progress over the course of her fundraising journey. From quiz nights to other fantastic fundraisers, Anita's story is a fantastic example of what good fundraising can look like.