Organise your own event

Missing People is a charity. We depend on you to be a lifeline.

Looking to take on a challenge or organise an event for Missing People? We'll support you every step of the way.

Give time

Use the Search Directory to find out who is missing in your area or volunteer for Missing People.

Give socially

Join the Search by following us on Facebook or Twitter. The more people who share our missing people appeals with friends online, the more chance we have of finding them.

Give anything

Let us know how you are supporting Missing People! Call us on 0800 MISSING (647 7464) or email supporters@missingpeople.org.uk and tell us how you can help.

We simply wouldn't be able to do what we do without fundraising from our amazing supporters. Thank you so much for making sure we're able to be there 24/7 for everyone who needs us.

If you want to fundraise for us then we'd love to hear what you have planned. Get in touch by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We'd suggest setting up a JustGiving page to help spread the word of your fundraising activities. Why not set up a page today?

If you prefer to raise money offline, you can download our sponsorship form.

If you want to fundraise but don't know what to, don’t worry! Contact us and we give all the advice and help you'll need. Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 020 8392 4566.

The super important (but not so exciting) legal stuff.

We want to make sure your fundraising is safe and legal. Before you get started, make sure you read the following and follow up with anything that applies to your event:

Lotteries

There are strict laws in place that you'll need to abide by if you're planning to organise a raffle. Please take a look at the Gambling Commision's Organising Small Lotteries document to make sure it's legal.

Permissions

Fundraisers and organisations planning an event must ensure that any required permissions or licences are obtained from the local authority or other relevant bodies. If you're not sure, just ask!

Insurance

When fundraising or organising an event in public, make sure that there is sufficient third party public liability cover in place. Most venues or councils will cover this, so please check with them.

Health and safety

Fundraisers must carry out a risk assessment where it is reasonable to do so before undertaking an event of any size. If working with a third party or within a company, check who is responsible for this. Download our risk assessment form.

Food and Alcohol

Please take great care when handling food and work to basic rules for safe preparation, storage, display and cooking. If you are selling/providing alcohol in public, the relevant licences/permissions may be in needed and age limits must be adhered to.

Collections

Always collect cash in a secure container e.g. a sealed tin, buckets or a secure cash box for change. Please do not collect money door to door; this is illegal without a licence. Please don't shake the bucket as this will annoy passers by.

Children and Fundraising

if you are under the age of 18 please make sure that you have written consent from a parent or guardian to fundraise for Missing People.

Fundraise and Events