Philanthropy
We can work with you to make a vital difference to people affected by cancer.
Schools and young people
Whether you’re a young person in school, a youth group, at university or an early years setting, we have everything you need to raise funds and awareness for Macmillan. Find information, campaign ideas, lesson plans, assemblies and more to make supporting Macmillan as your charity, educational and fun.
We've got loads of ideas
Looking for inspirational ideas or resources to support your own fundraising event? Looking to organise a great event at uni? Then check out our fundraising resources for schools and young people.
Materials for your event
Need a poster or flyer to promote your Macmillan event? It’s easy to create an item using our be.Macmillan website.
Choose a design, edit the details, then print or order it (don’t worry, there are simple instructions to follow as you go along).
To request T-shirts, pin badges, balloons or other merchandise, please contact the Fundraising Support Team.
Fundraising at university?
In addition to fundraising ideas, materials and support, we can provide street collection permits. If you would like to collect or support Macmillan for your RAG week, please contact the Fundraising Support Team.
Macmillan is always on the lookout for volunteers, if you would like to offer some of your time and help boost your CV at the same time then head to our volunteering section.
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Raise vital money
Whether you and your pupils want to host a Coffee Morning, get dressed up and dance or explore the great outdoors on a Macmillan walk, we've got just the event for you.
Here are some of our favourite ideas of fun events for young people. We could help you to make your ideas into a great day too - please contact us using the form below.
- World’s Biggest Coffee Morning - Help your school or youth group be part of our biggest event of the year with our selection of lesson plans and ideas.
- Dress up and Dance - This fun non-uniform day promises to be spectacular. Get your kit complete with posters, stickers, lesson plans and a dance DVD.
- Miles for Macmillan - Stride out and take part in one of our organised local walks, or hold your own at any time of the year. Our free lesson plans will support you every step of the way.
The children cheered when they heard how much money they’d helped to raise. Magic.
Louise Scott, teacher
Raise awareness
Find everything you need to support young people affected by cancer, and inspire them to help millions of others. Get help with teaching about cancer, request a school talk, take part in Cancertalk Week, and even campaign in your school.
- Check out the volunteering opportunities near you
- See information and advice for teachers if people in your school are affected by cancer
- See cancer information just for teenagers and young adults.
It's good to talk
Talking to young people about cancer can seem daunting but it's essential that they learn the facts, as cancer affects us all.
You can help improve lives by signposting young people you know, as well as your colleagues and friends, to the Macmillan website or support line if they need any emotional, physical, and financial advice or support.
It makes you feel good
You or your school could also make a simple donation to Macmillan, to change lives of people affected by cancer.
You can support us at national or local level, and help us to provide our vital cancer care services, such as Macmillan nurses, buildings, information services and grants.
To make a donation now, use the form below.
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Teaching about cancer
If you work with young people you can find everything you need to talk to them about cancer. We've got teaching packs, information and advice, and details of how to request a speaker at your school or youth group.
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