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Push your limits for a powerful cause. Whether it’s a run, cycle, swim, or something unique, your challenge will help us support more children and families. Take on a challenge today.

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From festive fundraisers and sporting challenges, there’s something for everyone. Join a Kids Inspire event wherever you are - and be part of something that makes a real difference. See our upcoming events

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Turn your leftover holiday money, coins and notes, old or new, from anywhere in the world into a foreign change collection through our FREEPOST service with Cash4Coins

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Our corporate partnerships offer a meaningful way to meet your business’ CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) goals while transforming young lives. Whether you give regularly, sponsor an event, or get your team fundraising, we’ll build something impactful together.

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At school, at work, or in your local community — there are endless ways to raise funds and have fun while doing it. Whatever inspires you, we’ve got ideas and resources to help bring it to life. Explore our a-z of fundraising ideas.

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Every donation makes a difference. In fact, 82p of every £1 goes directly towards supporting children, young people, and families across Essex and parts of Suffolk. Make a one-off or regular donation.

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Raising funds in memory of a loved one is a powerful way to honour their life while helping children and families access the support they need to heal and thrive.

By leaving a gift in your will to Kids Inspire, you’re planting the seeds of hope for children and young people who may face trauma, anxiety, or emotional distress.

A major gift can change the course of a child’s life. Whether you're an individual, trust or foundation, if you're considering making a significant contribution, we’d love to talk about how your support could create a lasting impact.

  • Shop with purpose

    Looking to shop sustainably? Support Kids Inspire through our Vinted store, where we sell preloved items like clothing, jewellery, and accessories — with all proceeds going directly to support our work.

    You can also make a difference while you shop online through eBay and The Giving Machine. Simply select Kids Inspire as your chosen charity, and a portion of your purchase will be donated at no extra cost to you.

  • From everyday essentials that keep our spaces running smoothly to sensory toys that support creative therapies, every item on our wishlist helps make a difference.
    Take a look and see if there’s something you’d like to gift.

  • Payroll Giving is a simple, tax-efficient way to make a regular donation to Kids Inspire - straight from your salary.

    Because your gift is taken before tax, it goes further - helping us reach even more children and young people with vital mental health support.

  • Sales Fundraising via Work For Good

    Are you a large, small, or medium business looking to donate through your business sales but not sure of the best way to do this?

    Your business can have a powerful and positive impact, whatever its size. Please support Kids Inspire through your sales in a simple, sustainable, and legal way, via our Work for Good page.

  • Give Every Month (GEM)

    Our GEMs are a special community of supporters making a lasting difference. With their regular donations, GEMs help children and young people heal from trauma and rediscover the treasure within themselves.

Lunch ClubYou could sponsor one of our Lunch Clubs.

Holiday Club

Our Holiday Club is just one of the ways our work extends beyond therapy.

Commissioning, Trusts & FoundationsFind out about some of our funders.

Trusts and Foundations

We are proud to have some amazing funders supporting our work!

A-Z of FundraisingBe inspired.

Fundraising triumphs

Who, what and why, an end-of-year fundraising round-up