#DOSOMEFIN FOR SHARKS

Fundraising is a fantastic way to contribute to our cause, raising vital funds and sharing your passion for sharks.

So, if you're mad about sharks, love a challenge and want to make a change, fundraising could be for you.

Here are few reasons why you should fundraise for sharks:

  • Raising funds helps support our vital work in Shark Conservation
  • It helps to raise our profile and engage new audiences who might not have heard of us. Spreading the word about sharks.
  • You take on a personal challenge, push yourself and feel great!
  • You have fun with friends, family, colleagues & meet new inspiring people.

See Current Shark Trust Fundraisers


SIGN UP FOR AN EVENT

We work with some outstanding third party event providers, who organize some epic events with walking and running options. Whether you're looking for your next marathon or your first hiking event, there will be an event for you!

Check out the latest events here


CHOOSE YOUR OWN EVENT

If you’d prefer to take part in another organised event on behalf of the Shark Trust, go for it!

If you raise over £100 through your fundraising page for a sports event, we’ll be happy to send you a free Shark Trust sports top for the big day.


GET IN TOUCH

Click Here to email our Fundraising & Engagement Officer.

  • Let us know about your event so we can promote you on social media.
  • If you get stuck at any point or have any questions drop us an email and we'll do our best to help.
  • We'd love to hear how it all went! A photo of yourself fundraising and a few words for our website would be fantastic. Your experience and reasons for supporting our work may inspire someone else to fundraise.

FUNDRAISING RESOURCES:

Once you've decided on your event you can create your own bespoke fundraiser page by clicking on the 'fundraise' button at the top of this page.

Shark Trust In Aid of Logo (pdf)

Sponsorship Form (pdf)

Press Release Template (Word Document)


HUGE THANKS TO OUR FUNDRAISERS

We’re proud of all our supporters and fundraisers. The lengths you go to support our work is truly amazing and we love sharing in your achievements.

To view our past fundraisers who have completed their challenges and events with pride visit our Fundraisers wall of fame!

Visit Our Fundraisers Wall of Fame

Header Image: Sean Chinn


Fundraising Regulator Logo

The Shark Trust is registered with the Fundraising Regulator. If you have any concerns or complaints regarding fundraising practices please download and follow our fundraising complaints procedure.

Supporters (1,034)

  1. Tim Jones £10.20

    + £2.50 Gift Aid

    Have fun Hector, we will be thinking of you. Tim & Pippa

  2. Pat Harden £5.10

  3. Clare Butters £5.10

    + £1.25 Gift Aid

    Go Hector! You should be so proud of all your efforts. I hope you don't get too cold! Wishing you lots of luck and warm feelings, Mrs Butters 😊 x

  4. Tony Howat £20.00

    + £5.00 Gift Aid

    Keep warm! Tony & Charlie

  5. Annie Hudson £102.00

    + £25.00 Gift Aid

    Well done Hector, amazing work for shark conservation!! Tom, Annie, Horace and Mr Pickwick xx

  6. Fred & elaine Fortescue £20.40

    + £5.00 Gift Aid

    GO FOR IT LIAM FORTESCUE.

  7. JULIE TOWLE £5.00

  8. Louis Verma £5.00

    + £1.25 Gift Aid

    Go Hector. What a great idea! You will do brilliantly!

  9. Lorraine Balcombe £20.40

    + £5.00 Gift Aid

    Well done Hector and family, what a brilliant thing to do! Will you be cold dipping too? Xx

  10. Patricia Wray £20.40

    + £5.00 Gift Aid

    Dear Hector, we are very proud of you, you are doing a fab thing for the sharks that need your help ,lots of love nanny pat grandad gary can't wait to see you xxxxx

  11. James Lilley £5.00

    Great work Liam, keep it up

  12. Sally O’Connor £5.10

    + £1.25 Gift Aid

    Good Luck - photos please.

  13. Jesse Kernan £5.10

  14. Jordanne Lilley £10.20

    + £2.50 Gift Aid

    You are so thoughtful Liam x

  15. Doriver Lilley £2.04

    From Tom

  16. Doriver Lilley £10.00

    + £2.50 Gift Aid
  17. Anonymous £5.10

    I think it's a good idea to protect the sharks. I think you are very very brave. From Betty 🦈🦈

  18. Helen Crotty £10.00

    + £2.50 Gift Aid

    Well done uncle Liam and good luck with all of the walking. Love from Isabella x

  19. Charlotte Wilson £10.20

    + £2.50 Gift Aid

    Good luck Hector, from the Wilsons x

  20. Liam Fortescue £5.10

    Well done Liam.

  21. Paul MITCHESON £20.40

    + £5.00 Gift Aid

    Great effort Hector, what a fantastic thing to do! If you see a flickering light all night, don’t panic, it’s not a ghost, it’s just a broken light in the garage :-)

  22. Allison Roberts £7.00

    + £1.75 Gift Aid

    Keep up the good work.

  23. Deborah and Andrew Wright and Ingamells £20.40

    + £5.00 Gift Aid

    Good Luck Hector! Let’s hope it doesn’t rain😳! We think you’re VERY brave!!! And it’s a fantastic cause even tho I’m not so sure I’d want to get too close to a shark!!

  24. Johnny Harden £20.40

    + £5.00 Gift Aid

    Great cause .. good luck with your fund raising !!

  25. Naomi Branston £51.00

    + £12.50 Gift Aid

    Hey Hector - what a great idea. I'm sure the sharks of the world would be grateful if they knew. Despite the bad press (Jaws!!) they are amazing creatures, and if they disappear that will affect so much other marine life, too. Good luck, and enjoy! I reckon the most frightening thing in the garden will be your Dad snoring....

  26. Becky Smith £10.20

    + £2.50 Gift Aid

    Nice work Hector 👍

  27. Karen Liddard £10.20

    Hey Hector, wrap up warm and make sure you drink plenty of hot chocolate. Good Luck on your challenge, from Karen, Chris, Abbie & Amelia

  28. April Dean £10.20

    + £2.50 Gift Aid

    Go Hector!

  29. Cathy Taylor £5.00

    + £1.25 Gift Aid

    Amazing Hector! I love your passion for the sharks... Well done and good luck for the camp out! Cathy, Paul, Charlie & Ella

  30. David Mountain £20.00

    + £5.00 Gift Aid

    Well done Hector!

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