October fundraising challenge

Take on a challenge during Cyber Security Awareness month to help us raise vital funds to support victims of cybercrime & online harm.

 
 
 

We are using JustGiving for all of our fundraising. Click on the button below to see our campaign page and to create your own fundraising page.

 
 

Support victims of cybercrime by taking on a challenge this October

Millions of victims of cybercrime & online harm suffer every year and have no access to expert help. The result is a dramatic impact on mental health, online confidence, personal safety and financial loss. You can help by taking on a challenge this October and raising funds that enable us to run our service in the UK and US.

We are asking 100 individuals in the UK and 100 individuals in the USA to raise funds during Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023 - October this year. We are asking our challengers to raise £250 in the UK or $300 in the USA. Our aim is to raise over £60,000 during October.

Join our group walks on October 28th in London

 
 

We are collaborating with the Infostep fundraising team to put on a sponsored walk that anyone can join. This will be a walk in London on Saturday the 28th of October, although we may add other locations. Our plan is to meet at Richmond Station at 11am and walk to the National Theatre - roughly 10 miles.

You design the challenge, we provide the support

You can take on any challenge you want during October. Once you know what you want to do set up your own dedicated fundraising page on JustGiving, ideas on raising funds and help you promote your challenge. All donations will be handled by us, so you just have to worry about finding sponsors and completing your challenge!

 

Ideas for fundraising

Walk 10,000 steps a day during October - Looking to get fit and raise money at the same time? Take on a walking challenge during October and walk for victims!

A 24-hour online gaming marathon - Love gaming? Set up a gaming challenge and live stream it so others can watch. You could raise donations for the challenge, charge for entry or ask for donations during the live stream.

A bake sale at your office or community club - a bake sale is a great way to raise money. Get a team of bakers together and sell your treats at the office or at a local hub.

A 5k run or bike race - set up your own race or find a local race to take part in and challenge yourself. Ask for sponsorship from your friends and family.

Host your own charity dinner party - Love to cook? Run a weekly dinner party during October and ask your guests to donate in return for your expert cooking!

Office dress down day - ask your office if you can have a dress down day at the office in aid of Cyber Security Awareness month and ask for a donation from staff who take part.

Office or online quiz - run a lunchtime quiz in your office or set up an online quiz for your friends, family or colleagues. Charge an entry fee and donate the proceeds.

 
 
 
 
 

What will your fundraising support?

£2,000 funds our 24/7 chatbot service for one month.

£750 funds one volunteer on our helpline for 12 months.

£325 funds one volunteer on our helpline for six months.

£15 funds one victim using our chatbot and speaking to a volunteer.

Individuals and companies can take part

You can fundraise on your own or organisations can set up a team challenge and fundraise together. If you are an organisation and you would like to discuss a team challenge then please contact us here. We may be able to work with your marketing team to promote and set up dedicated company fundraising pages.

 
 

Frequently asked questions

  • The Cyber Helpline is a charity that supports individuals and families when they have fallen victim to cybercrime & online harm. We use volunteer cyber security experts to help individuals who have been hacked, scammed, harassed or stalked online.

    We have supported over 30,000 victims to date and are currently opening more than 1,800 cases per month! We require more funds to help us support all those who ask for our help.

  • No, it is completely free to take part. All we ask is that you raise funds through active fundraising.

  • You can set your own fundraising target, but we suggest a minimum of £250 in the UK or $300 in the USA.

  • Set up a fundriaisng page on JustGiving here. All donations will be made on this page and the funds will be transferred directly to us.

    Ask your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor and share your fundraising page online. If you work, the organisation you work for may help you raise funds by match funding the total you raise. Speak to your work and ask if they can support you.

  • Yes, you can accept cash donations. We ask you to deposit this into your own bank account and then make a donation through your fundraising page.

  • Absolutely. You can set up a work team and we can work with you to set up the right fundraising pages and promote online.

    Your employer may also agree to match your donations.