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The difference you can make
Turn your ideas into support for people living with sight loss
From a small get-together to a marathon, there’s a way to fundraise that fits you. No experience needed, just a great idea, and the will to give it a go.
Fundraising, your way
The best fundraisers start with something you love doing. Here are a few ideas; feel free to make them your own.
Challenge yourself
Commitment: Go big
Run a marathon, climb a mountain, or take on a sponsored cycle. A challenge event raises funds for people with sight loss, while ticking off your own bucket list.
One quick nomination
Commitment: Quick and easy
Some supermarkets support local causes. Nominating MySight York takes only minutes, and could unlock substantial funding. (More on this further down the page.)
Fundraise at work
Commitment: A bit of planning
Think your employer would back a great local cause? Visit our corporate support page to find out how.
Facebook fundraiser
Commitment: Quick and easy
Celebrate a birthday or milestone: ask friends and family to donate online.
Coffee and cakes
Commitment: A bit of planning
Organise a bake sale or coffee morning and raise funds while catching up with friends.
Five minutes with real, lasting impact
Your weekly shop could change a life
You don’t always need to organise an event or make a donation. Sometimes, your everyday shopping is enough.
Everyday online shopping
Through easyfundraising, over 8,000 retailers, including eBay, Asda, Tesco, and leading phone, broadband and insurance providers, donate a share of what you spend, at no extra cost to you. Sign up free at easyfundraising.org.uk, choose MySight York, and shop as normal.
Nominate us at your local supermarket
Many supermarkets also run their own schemes, where customers or staff can put forward a local cause. Next time you’re doing the weekly shop, see what’s on offer:
Asda
Nominate us for Asda’s Green Token Giving scheme, online at https://www.asdafoundation.org/how-to-apply.
Sainsbury’s
Nominate us to become your local store’s Charity of the Year by speaking to your local store manager.
Waitrose
Look out for a Community Matters leaflet in store, or ask for your branch’s Community Champion, and nominate us for their Green Token scheme.
Heard about a scheme we've missed, or work somewhere that could support us? Let us know.
MySight York contact details
MySight York
84–86 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL
Telephone: 01904 636269
Email: hello@mysightyork.org
Website: mysightyork.org
Registered Charity No. 1159188
Fundraise for us
Inspired to support? A fundraising page is the fastest way to start collecting donations and share your story with people who want to help.
Upcoming events
Meet us at York's biggest community events
You’ll find us at some of York’s best-loved community events, including the York Rotary Dragon Boat Race, York Pride, and the York Minster Christmas Tree Festival. Come and say hello, cheer us on, or grab a raffle ticket.
Donate an item, make a difference
Our fundraising events run on generosity like yours. Donated items help us raise vital funds through raffles and tombolas, and we’re always glad to receive:
- Teddy bears and soft toys
- Sensory items, such as scented candles, food, or drink
- Wool, to help our Knit and Natter group create handmade items to sell
- Gift bags
- Larger or more valuable items that could star as the main prize in a dedicated raffle
Talk to the team
Want advice, or a hand planning your event? We’re here to help, and to explore how your fundraising can support people with sight loss in York.
Speak to Will Evans, Income Generation Manager if you’d like to discuss your fundraising plans.
