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A large group of adults and children having a group photo taken at starting line of the Colour Run event. They are all wearing colour run t-shirts and some are throwing coloured paint powder into the air.

So many ways to get involved!

Only a small fraction of the funds we need to keep our doors open comes from the NHS. So we rely on the support of people, groups and businesses to help us provide the vital care local children and families depend on. Luckily, there are loads of ways you can help!

A young Asian retail employee wearing a purple Forget Me Not hoodie stands behind the counter at the Manchester Road store.

Make a difference that lasts a lifetime!

Without your support, we simply wouldn’t be here providing outstanding clinical care, short breaks, therapy and counselling, sibling support, end of life care and bereavement support. In doing so, we help families make the most of every moment and that makes a difference that lasts a lifetime.

There are lots of ways you can get involved – whether that’s by making a donation, fundraising or volunteering your time. Or you could take part in an event, take on a challenge or shop with us – in one of our shops or online. However you support us, every penny counts!

Featured Event

Christmas Fayre

24 November 2024

Russell House, Fell Greave Rd, Huddersfield HD2 1NH

Enjoy festive fun at Russell House

Come down to our Christmas Fayre for lots of festive fun, where you’ll find stalls filled with handmade gifts and crafts, music and of course Santa’s grotto!

Find out more

Enter our Christmas Raffle!

Enter our Christmas raffle for only £1 a ticket to be in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes! From a top cash prize of £1,500 to some amazing tech including a PlayStation 5, Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser kit, Apple watch, Ninja Airfryer and an Amazon Fire TV, there’s plenty of chances of winning!

A female member of forget me not staff with 3 volunteers, all wearing high visibility vests. They are stood together at the colour run event and all smiling at the camera.

Volunteer with us

Could you give us the gift of your time? By donating a few hours, either regularly or when you can, you’ll help us raise more, do more and support more children and families. And in return, you’ll meet lots of new people, be part of the team, learn new skills and have the satisfaction of knowing you really are making a difference!

What it costs

It will cost us £6 million to run our vital services in 2024.

Every penny counts

77p in every pound raised goes towards caring for children and families across West Yorkshire.

Your money goes further

For every £1 we spent on fundraising in 2023, we raised £3