Take on a Fundraising Challenge this October

For CyberSecurity Awareness month, help us raise vital funds to support victims and survivors of cybercrime & online harm by taking on a challenge!

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. Our goal is to raise over £30,000 to support victims.

 

It costs £750 to keep just one volunteer on our helpline for a year. Without the necessary funds raised in October, we won't be able to sustain our services or add the volunteers needed to meet the growing demand. We rely on your generosity to keep our lifeline open and protect vulnerable families for the coming year. Every donation counts.

 

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. Your page will automatically join our overarching campaign, contributing to our collective goal of reaching £30k. Let's make a difference together!

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.

 

Get inspired with ideas for fundraising

 
 
 

Want to participate in our charity’s events?

Register for our October city walks, webinars and online quizzes!

 
 
 

What will your fundraising support?

£3,750 funds 1 month of Helpdesk support, enabling 250 victims to speak to a dedicated volunteer (£15 per victim).

£2,000 funds our 24/7 chatbot service for 1 month.

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

£325 funds one volunteer on our helpline for 6 months.

 
 
 
 

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 60,000 victims to date and are currently opening more than 2,000 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.