We know that children and young people find the idea of supporting other local children hugely motivating. It’s great for their development, great for teamwork, and great for us. If you’d like to raise money for us, there are countless ways you can do this that are age-appropriate, fun and rewarding.
Why not get involved in our 2025 schools challenge – The Big Sshh?! Read on for more details.
Primary-aged pupils are often very taken with the idea of helping other local children of a similar age. If they’d like to fundraise but are stuck for ideas, something like a traditional bake sale can be relatively easy to arrange, or how about pyjama days, pocket-money donations, sponsored reads, or a sporting challenge?
Secondary school pupils will often come up with the best, most creative ideas. But it’s a little more challenging for them to organise it all, so that’s a great way for them to develop soft skills like administration, communication and teamwork. What about:
Our fundraising team are on hand to help you bring your ideas alive!
Young people are often curious about what goes on in a children’s hospice, and there’s no reason at all why they shouldn’t see it for themselves. Some may have a special connection with a family known to us; others may have fundraised for us, or be interested in doing work like ours one day.
That’s why, twice a year, we open our doors to welcome schools, youth groups, colleges and universities, scouts and guides groups interested in learning about our work. And of course, we tailor the content of the day to be age-appropriate.
Silence speaks volumes!
Join us for The Big Sshh and take on the challenge of a sponsored silence! From a few minutes to a whole day, your quiet time can make a loud impact.
Every moment of silence helps us support families caring for children with life-shortening conditions, many of whom feel unheard. Whether you whisper, sign or stay silent, your voice matters.
Together, we can ensure every family is heard, cared for and supported.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Big Sshh!
Our Big Sshh challenge is a sponsored silence to help us raise money to fund our important work supporting local children with life-shortening conditions and their families.
Every moment of silence will make a loud impact to families who can sometimes feel alone and unheard.
We would love it if schools across the region all went very, very quiet at the same time on 20th June 2025 – the last day of Children’s Hospice Week. Making it a great time to raise awareness and money for your local children’s hospice by falling silent!
Children and schools can do their sponsored silence for as long as they choose – a few minutes, an hour, the whole day – whatever works for you. We’ll provide everything you need to encourage friends and family to sponsor you for doing your silence – perhaps they could even join in too!
In the run up to the Big Sshh we’ll be supporting schools to make the most of their quiet time – perhaps by learning a song in Makaton to perform on the day! Many of the children we care for use Makaton to communicate so this will be a lovely way to show your support.
Because the quieter you are, the more money you’ll raise and the more children and families we can support
Because together we can ensure every family who needs us is heard, cared for and supported
Because it’s easy to take part. And lots of fun!
Email fundraising@forgetmenotchild.co.uk
Why not also come along to our open day for schools on 16th October? You’ll be able to meet the team, take a tailored (age-appropriate) tour of our incredible facilities and learn more about the care and support we provide to local children and families. Refreshments will be provided too!
To book your school’s guided tour please email fundraising@forgetmenotchild.co.uk or call 01484 411040.
The students, staff and parents of Shelley College are very proud to have raised £10,000 for Forget Me Not. The fundraising staff are warm and welcoming, they come into our school every year and deliver heart–warming assemblies to our students. We look forward to continuing this support for years to come.
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