Why fundraise?
By getting involved in an event – one of ours below or by putting on your own – we hope you’ll be able to have a good time and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of older people facing financial difficulty.
If you have any questions about our events, please contact our friendly events team at events@independentage.org or on 020 7605 4229.
Ways to fundraise
Check out the range of events we have spaces in, including running, walking and adrenaline challenges!
If you want to host your own event, check out our resources and support. We’ll be here to help you put together a fantastic event.
As a corporate partner, your company and employees have lots of ways to help us ensure older people have the means to enjoy their later life.
Hear from our fundraisers
Find out how some of our London Marathon runners took on a challenge and smashed their goals to support Independent Age.
Thabani, a retired nurse from South London, took her fundraising efforts to dizzying heights by completing a skydive to raise money for Independent Age.
Tristan, from Streatham, is a keen runner. Having run more than a dozen marathons in his life, London Marathon 2025 was his third time raising money for Independent Age.
Mohamed, a black-cab driver in London, has run three London Marathons since 2018, all in support of Independent Age.
Helen, from Derbyshire, laced up her running shoes to take on the Great North Run in 2025, fundraising for Independent Age. Find out why she decided to fundraise for Independent Age.
Fundraising resources
Visit our fundraising resources page to get your fundraising guide, download printable resources and get social media graphics.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have questions about fundraising for us? Visit our frequently asked questions webpage.