Fundraising Resources
Our healthcare workers give everything to care for us –
now it’s our turn to care for them.
Long shifts, traumatic experiences, and relentless pressure have left too many struggling in silence with their mental health.
We rely almost entirely on the generosity of people, like you, to continue our vital work protecting the mental health of healthcare workers and preventing suicide. With no Government funding, your support is not just appreciated – it’s essential.
Together, we can ensure those who care for us receive the care they need too.
Why do health care workers need our support?
- A third of health workers are experiencing burnout and 34% feeling emotionally exhausted (NHS 2024 Staff Survey)
- Mental health problems accounted for quarter of absences among NHS staff in 2022, amounting to 6 million days (Nuffield Trust)
- Royal College of Nursing report shows 76% rise in staff seeking support for suicidal ideation in the first half of 2024, compared with the same period in 2023.
- 33% of doctors are struggling with their workload, almost a quarter of trainee doctors are at risk of burnout and 48% of GPs are struggling with workload (GMC survey, August 2024)
Where do your donations go?
- Since we launched our support programmes in 2020, we have helped 6000 people with their mental health.
- We run professionally facilitated support groups, expert-led webinars and distance learning burnout courses.
- We carry out advocacy and campaigning work, including running our National Memorial Tree Campaign.
Every donation – big or small – helps build a stronger, healthier future for health workers. There is no health service without its staff.
If you would like to do a fundraising challenge for us, we have lots of ideas! To set up a fundraiser, follow the Just Giving link here Doctors in Distress – JustGiving and remember, Gift Aid will allow Just Giving to reclaim an extra 25% in tax on every eligible donation made by a UK taxpayer!
Ideas for Fundraising Challenges
Get your running shoes on!
Do you have any plans to run in a 5k, 10k or even a full marathon, then why not run for Doctors in Distress? We would love to see pictures from your training and setting up your fundraising page couldn’t be easier. Don’t forget to share the link on your social media to encourage family, friends and colleagues to donate!
Donations from your birthday or special anniversary
How many pairs of gloves or socks or chocolates does one person need? Instead of putting your family and friends through the turmoil of what to buy you for your special occasion, you could ask them to donate to our appeal. You can easily do this through Facebook – instructions below.
When you start a charity fundraiser on Facebook, we cover all processing fees for donations.
Note: If you’ve blocked the Meta Page, then you won’t see the Meta donation on your fundraiser. The donation will still be made.
1. On your computer, log in to Facebook.
2. In the promotion in your Feed, either:
– Select one of the charities that we’ve suggested
– Type in the search bar to find a charity
3. Select the charity that you want to raise money for.
4. Under “Let’s start with the basics”, enter:
– The name of the charity that you’re raising money for
– How much you want to raise
– The currency that you want donations to be in
– The date that you want the fundraiser to end
5. Click Next.
6. Under “Tell your story”, enter:
– A title for your fundraiser
– A brief explanation for why you wanted to create this fundraiser
7. Click Next.
8. Under “Pick a cover photo”, choose one of the suggested photos.
9. Click Create.
A message will pop up that congratulates you on creating your fundraiser. From there, you can invite your friends to donate, share your fundraiser in your Feed or donate to the fundraiser yourself.
If you want to talk further about your fundraising event or have any questions, drop us a line at contact@doctors-in-distress.org.uk
Setting up your own Just Giving page
To find out how you can set up your own Just Giving page, please click here.