Fundraise
Join us on Friday 5 February 2027 and host your very own Express Yourself Day: Dress, Bake, Create!
Life’s busy - we get it. That’s why we’ve made fundraising for Children’s Mental Health Week simpler (and way more fun!) than ever!
No big budget or fancy plans needed, just grab your favourite outfit, most colourful accessory, or tastiest recipe and join in the fun!
Our free fundraising pack has everything you need to host an out of this world fundraiser. Download your copy today and check out our new interactive activities, creative freebies, and top tips to explore our theme ‘Step Into Our World,’ fundraise and start vital conversations around mental health.
However you express yourself - your way is the right way.
Ready to express yourself?
Whether you're planning to fundraise solo, in your local community, at home with family and friends, at work or at school, here are some fun ideas to get you started…
This isn’t your average non uniform day! Encourage everyone to donate a suggested £2 to wear an outfit which expresses who they are – think bright colours, cultural dress, or your go to t-shirt.
Whether you’re serving gooey brownies, colourful cupcakes, or a showstopping cake, hosting a bake sale is a super fun (and delicious) way to fundraise.
Dream up your own fundraising idea and make it completely your own. From arts and crafts activities to team tasks, karaoke parties to sports challenges - anything goes!
Your support will transform lives
Here’s how your fundraising makes a difference…
could pay for a child to speak to a qualified counsellor about their worries in a lunchtime session
could pay for a child struggling with trauma to have a 50-minute one-to-one session with a counsellor
could allow 31 children to speak to a mental health professional about issues like anxiety, low mood, or self-harm.
could help fund a full round of one-to-one counselling session for two vulnerable children
Every penny and pound you raise will fund our mission of making sure that no child or young people has to face a mental health problem alone.
For every £1 invested...
Place2Be's counselling service in primary schools has the potential to return £8 to society by improving the long-term outcomes for each child. Read our report to find out more.
You can make a huge difference to children and young people's mental health by holding a fundraiser in Children's Mental Health Week 2026! Every penny and pound you raise goes towards Place2Be providing vital mental health services in schools across the UK.
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Join in the conversation around this year's Children's Mental Health Week with Place2Be and help us spread the word far and wide. Share your plans and let us know how you're fundraising during the week!
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If you've got a question about the week, any fundraising, or would like to let us know how you're taking part, get in touch with us!
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