Category: Supporting the DEN

Supporting a charity doesn’t always mean making a financial donation.

At RUSH 2The DEN, we’re incredibly grateful for every penny we receive, but we know that not everyone is in a position to give money. The good news is that there are plenty of other ways you can make a real difference.

Sometimes, your time, skills, or even a simple social media share can be just as valuable.

Here are 19 completely free ways you can support RUSH 2The DEN.

1. Share Our Social Media Posts

One click could help us reach someone who needs our support or someone who wants to help.

Every share introduces RUSH 2The DEN to a whole new audience.

2. Tell Your Friends and Family About Us

Word of mouth is one of the most powerful ways charities grow.

If you’ve had a positive experience with RUSH 2The DEN, tell others. Personal recommendations mean so much.

3. Recommend Our Services

If you know someone who could benefit from what we offer, encourage them to get in touch.

You never know whose life you could change simply by passing on our details.

4. Leave Us a Facebook Recommendation

Positive reviews help build trust and reassure people who may be considering contacting us for the first time.

If we’ve helped you, we’d love to hear about your experience.

5. Invite People to Like Our Facebook Page

Many people don’t realise Facebook lets you invite friends to follow a page.

It only takes a few minutes and helps us reach more local people.

6. Follow Us on All Our Social Channels

Following, liking and engaging with our posts helps social media algorithms show our content to more people.

Even a quick reaction or comment makes a difference.

At the moment, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

7. Volunteer Your Time

Whether you can spare an hour each month or help at a one-off event, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.

Every pair of helping hands is appreciated.

8. Offer Your Skills

Are you a photographer, graphic designer, accountant, gardener, baker, entertainer or DIY expert?

Professional skills can save charities thousands of pounds every year.

9. Donate Raffle or Tombola Prizes

If you own a business or have unwanted new items at home, they could become fantastic prizes for one of our fundraising events.

10. Ask Your Employer to Support Us

Many businesses are looking for local charities to support.

Your workplace might be able to sponsor an event, make a donation, or organise a fundraising day.

11. Organise a Fundraiser

Coffee mornings, bake sales, quiz nights, sponsored walks and dress-down days are all brilliant ways to raise awareness and support.

Better still – they’re great fun too!

12. Vote for Us in Community Competitions

Many supermarkets, banks and national retailers run competitions where the public vote for local charities to receive funding.

Keeping an eye out for these opportunities and casting your vote when RUSH 2The DEN is nominated takes only a moment, but it could help us secure hundreds or even thousands of pounds for our services.

Every vote really does count.

13. Donate Unwanted Craft Supplies

Leftover wool, fabric, paints, beads, ribbons and other craft materials can often be put to good use in our activities.

Before throwing them away, ask if we can use them.

14. Share Your Story

If RUSH 2The DEN has supported you or your family, sharing your experience (if you’re comfortable doing so) can inspire others to seek help or get involved.

Real stories have a powerful impact.

15. Introduce Us to Local Businesses

Do you know a business owner?

A simple introduction could lead to sponsorship, donations, volunteer days or long-term partnerships.

16. Display Our Posters or Leaflets

If you work somewhere with a noticeboard or community space, ask whether you can display our information.

Libraries, cafés, GP surgeries and community centres are all great places.

17. Keep an Eye Out for Funding Opportunities

Many people come across grant schemes, community awards or fundraising opportunities through work or local organisations.

If you spot one, let us know.

18. Attend Our Events

Coming along to our events helps create a welcoming atmosphere, supports our fundraising efforts and helps spread the word within the community.

Bring a friend while you’re at it!

19. Simply Be Our Cheerleader

Sometimes the greatest support is simply believing in what we do.

Liking posts, encouraging others, celebrating our successes and helping spread positivity keeps our community growing.

Never underestimate how much that means.

Every Act of Kindness Counts

Supporting RUSH 2The DEN isn’t measured by the size of a donation.

It’s measured by people coming together to build a stronger, kinder community.

Whether you volunteer for an afternoon, share one Facebook post, recommend us to a friend or simply cheer us on from the sidelines, you’re helping us reach more people who need support.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we’re making a difference.

When people think about donating to charity, they often imagine giving a large amount of money. But the truth is that some of the biggest differences are made by lots of small acts of kindness.

At RUSH 2The DEN, every penny helps us continue providing support, activities, and a safe, welcoming space for people in our community. Whether you have £20, 20p, or simply want to make the most of something you no longer need, there are plenty of creative ways to help.

Here are ten easy ways you can support our work.

1. Save Your Spare Change

Instead of letting loose coins build up in your purse, pocket, or around the house, why not put them aside for RUSH 2The DEN?

Keep a small jar or money box somewhere you’ll see it every day. At the end of each month, bring your collection to one of our donation tins or donate it online.

You might be surprised how quickly those pennies, 5ps and 20ps add up.

2. Donate Your Leftover Foreign Currency

We’ve all got that drawer filled with holiday money that we’ll probably never use again.

Whether it’s euros, dollars, or any other currency, those forgotten coins and notes can still make a difference. Many companies exchange foreign currency for charities, turning money that would otherwise sit unused into valuable support for local people.

3. Round Up Your Shopping

Many banks and shopping apps now let you round your purchases up to the nearest pound and save the difference.

For example, if you spend £7.60, the remaining 40p is set aside. Over the course of a year, those small amounts can become a surprisingly generous donation.

It’s one of the easiest ways to give without really noticing the money leaving your account.

4. Ask for Donations Instead of Birthday Gifts

If you’ve got a birthday, anniversary or another celebration coming up, consider asking friends and family to make a small donation instead of buying presents.

Many people are happy to support a cause that’s close to your heart, and together those small donations can have a big impact.

5. Join Payroll Giving

If your employer offers Payroll Giving, you can donate directly from your salary before tax is deducted.

It’s a simple way to support charities regularly, and because it’s taken before tax, your donation can go even further without costing you as much.

Ask your employer whether they offer the scheme.

6. Make Use of Gift Aid

If you’re a UK taxpayer, don’t forget to add Gift Aid whenever you’re eligible.

Gift Aid allows charities to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate, at no extra cost to you. It’s one of the easiest ways to make your donation go further.

7. Declutter and Sell Unwanted Items

We’ve all got things sitting in cupboards that we no longer use.

Instead of throwing them away, sell them on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Vinted or eBay and donate some or all of the proceeds to RUSH 2The DEN.

You free up space at home while helping support your community.

8. Take On a Fundraising Challenge

You don’t need to run a marathon to raise money.

You could:

• Walk 10,000 steps every day for a month.
• Give up chocolate, coffee or takeaways.
• Hold a bake sale.
• Organise a quiz night.
• Host a coffee morning.

Friends and family are often keen to sponsor fun challenges, especially when they know where the money is going.

9. Shop Through Easyfundraising

Did you know you can raise money every time you shop online without paying anything extra?

Thousands of retailers donate a small percentage of your purchase to your chosen charity when you shop through easyfundraising.

Whether you’re booking a holiday, buying school uniforms or ordering your weekly essentials, those free donations soon add up.

10. Leave a Legacy of Kindness

Many people choose to leave a gift to charity in their will after taking care of family and loved ones.

Even a small percentage of your estate can help support future generations and ensure that RUSH 2The DEN can continue making a difference for years to come.

It’s a lasting way to leave something meaningful behind.

Every Contribution Matters

It’s easy to think that only large donations make a difference, but charities like ours are built on communities coming together.

A handful of spare coins. A birthday fundraiser. Selling clothes you no longer wear. Shopping online through a fundraising website.

Individually they might seem small.

Together, they help us continue supporting local people when they need us most.

Thank you for every donation, every fundraiser, every share, and every act of kindness. We couldn’t do what we do without you.