Fundraise for Us
Fundraise for Action Deafness Cymru
Your support means the world to us! Whether hosting a community event, taking on a personal challenge, or encouraging others to give, every little action helps when providing essential services for Deaf communities.
'You Take Action... We Deliver'
Dave's Story
My local Deaf charity was having problems providing care services to my wife. Action Deafness stepped in to support the charity and brought a completely new way of working.
Ashleigh Jones
Meet Our Charity Fundraiser
Hello! I'm Ashleigh,
My role is simple yet crucial: I lead all our fundraising efforts to ensure we have the resources needed to deliver and expand our crucial services for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing community across Wales. This means I work on everything from managing grant applications and developing corporate partnerships to organising community events and helping you run your own sponsored challenge.
I am passionate about connecting people who want to make a difference with the work we do. Your generosity is what powers our ability to provide essential support, advice, and services. I look forward to meeting many of you and working together to secure a bright, sustainable future for our community.
If you have an idea for a fundraiser or would like to discuss donating, please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Fundraising ideas
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Events: Organise a charity quiz night or bake sale.
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Virtual fundraisers: Join in online fundraising challenges.
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Sponsorship: Get sponsored for personal challenges like cycling or running.
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Corporate support: Inspire your workplace to join our mission.
Awareness dates
Host fundraisers and events during these awareness days to raise awareness and support for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing communities. Remember, accessibility is a year-round commitment.
Awareness dates
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Sign Language Week - March
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World Hearing Day - 3 March
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Free Wills Month - March
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National British Sign Language (BSL) Day - 28 April
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Deaf Awareness Week - May
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day - May
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Deafblind Awareness Week - June
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International Day of Charity - 5 September
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Lipreading Awareness Week - September
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Usher Syndrome Awareness Day - September
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International Week of Deaf people - September
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International Day of Sign Languages - 23 September
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National Inclusion Week - September
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Remember a Charity Week - September
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Free Wills Month - October
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Disability History Month - November/December
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 3 December
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UK Charity Week - December
Get active
Get active: Participate in activities to promote health and wellbeing, such as walks, couch to 5K, runs or challenge events.
Sign-a-thon
Host a 'Sign-a-thon', where people come together to learn and practise sign language with Deaf communities, for a length of time, and get sponsored.
Wear it green
Host a 'Wear it green' day at school or work, and show off your creative fashion. Take photos and share them with us to show your support.
Lipreading challenge
How well can you lipread? Challenge your friends and family to a lipreading competition. This helps to raise awareness of lipreading, a communication skill used by people with a hearing loss.
Bake sale
Organise a charity bake sale with friends, family or colleagues. Bonus points if you can incorporate a green colour theme! Take photos and share them with us.
Corporate support
Inspire your workplace to join our mission through team fundraising, corporate donations or match funding. Companies can match donations, doubling the impact and can also sponsor our events.
Deaf events
Organise accessible events for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing people, celebrating Deaf culture and community, and raise funds for Action Deafness.
Deaf event ideas
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Deaf festivals: Highlight Deaf talent, creatives, and businesses.
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Film screenings: Feature films with Deaf actors, and films by Deaf filmmakers.
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Art exhibitions: Showcase Deaf artists.
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Sensory days: Create sensory experiences for all, and bring together various sensory organisations to showcase offerings.
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BSL storytelling sessions: Host signed story sessions in British Sign Language with Deaf BSL users.
Sponsored event
Get sponsored for personal challenges.
Sponsored event ideas
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Walk
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Run
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Cycling
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Swimming
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Skydive
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Communicate non-verbally for a day (e.g. using sign language/gestures/pen and paper)*
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Wear headphones and experience what it is like to be deaf for the day*
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*Please note: These brief challenges offer a small insight into some experiences faced by Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing people. They do not represent the full experience. Learn more with our Deaf Awareness Training.
Virtual fundraisers
Join in online fundraising challenges or host virtual events from the comfort of your own home.
Virtual fundraiser ideas
Online fundraising challenges:
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Fitness app and sports challenges
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Virtual runs/walks/cycles
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Couch to 5K
Virtual events via Zoom/Facebook Live/YouTube:
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Online game nights
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Remote quiz night
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Online bingo
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Virtual dance party
Facebook fundraisers
You can easily set up a fundraiser on Facebook for your birthday or any other occasion. Ask your friends and family to donate to Action Deafness in lieu of gifts. It's a simple way to make a big difference.
Get together
Organise your own event and get together with family, friends or work colleagues and help raise funds.
Fundraise in memory
Remember someone special by organising a fundraising event, activity or challenge in their memory.
Get started
Become a fundraiser for Action Deafness today! Set up your JustGiving page in a few simple steps.
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Visit our JustGiving page
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Click 'Start Fundraising'
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Create your own page: Tell your story, set a target, add pictures and videos
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Spread the word: Send emails, share on social media, send text messages
All donations go directly to Action Deafness
'You Take Action... We Deliver'
Share your photos with us!
Share your photos on social media and tag us! We look forward to seeing your creative ideas.
Thank you
Remember someone special by organising a fundraising event, activity or challenge in their memory.
Upcoming Events
UK Deaf Open Pickleball Festival 2026Sat 11 JulDan Maskell Tennis Centre
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