Fundraising: How Support Changes Lives

Posted on: 02 September 2026

Fundraising for Horsham Matters is about more than just raising money. It’s about supporting local people, strengthening our community and helping people through hardship.  

Everyday people across Horsham District face challenges that many of us never see. From struggling to afford the essentials to feeling isolated and uncertain. By fundraising for Horsham Matters, you can make a real difference to their lives.

How Can You Get Involved?

We’re always delighted when people in our community choose to fundraise for a good cause. It doesn’t need to be complicated – you don’t need a big budget, months of planning or a large team of volunteers. All it takes is a willingness to help and a make a difference.

Need Inspiration? Your fundraiser could be:

  • A bake sale, coffee morning or afternoon tea 
  • A sponsored walk, run, cycle or challenge 
  • A quiz night, raffle or bingo evening 
  • A school, workplace or community fundraiser 
  • A celebration with purpose: birthdays, anniversaries or memorials

There is no single way to fundraise. The best ideas are often the ones that reflect your interests, skills, and community. So, if you’ve ever thought about supporting Horsham Matters, now is the perfect time to get involved. However big or small your fundraising idea may be, you’ll be helping local people. 

Don’t forget we’re here to help.

We can provide:

  • Posters and promotional materials 
  • Social media graphics 
  • Advice and fundraising tips 
  • Collection buckets or tins 

Where Does The Money Go?

Every pound you raise helps Horsham Matters provide practical support, advice, and hope to local people when they need it most. Your fundraising helps us: 

  • Provide emergency food through 15 weekly food bank sessions including our Hub on the Move service. 
  • Help our Advice and Outreach team deliver budgeting advice, benefits checks, and advocacy support, helping people build long-term stability.  
  • Run 2 Connecting Cafés where we provide low-cost or free meals if needed, and a friendly place to chat. 
  • Reach people in isolated villages through our ‘Support on the Move’ vehicle, in which our friendly and knowledgeable advisors can offer confidential, practical support to help you regain control of your situation. 

Team Fundraising

Fundraising is also a brilliant way to bring people together. Whether you’re a local business, school, community group or club, we’d love to work with you to create a fundraising activity that suits your team and makes a real impact. 

Our corporate supporters have played a huge part in helping local people across Horsham District. If you’re looking for inspiration, take a look at our partnership with Brock Taylor and see how their fundraising efforts have helped support the work of Horsham Matters. 

We’d Love You to Get In Touch

To learn more about fundraising for us, click here  

To get involved, contact us by:  

Email: fundraising@horsham-matters.org.uk 
Phone or WhatsApp: 0300 124 0204