Fundraise
Have some FUN in Fundraising
Over the years:
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Mountains have been climbed
Fun Runs have been run and walked
Coffee mornings have been brewed
Cakes have been baked
Silly costumes have been worn
Uniforms have not been worn (but casual clothes instead)
Local schools, clubs and businesses have nominated The Gap as their chosen charity.
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All with a view to raising funds and helping local young people.
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​​​​If you feel you can support The Gap but don't know how, please get in touch with us about ways and ideas for fundraising on our behalf. We are happy to help.
We would love to see all the different ways people can fundraise for us, so remember to share your
photographs on social media and tag us.​
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If you shop online you can also nominate The Gap (Midlands) as your chosen charity on the following online fundraising platforms;
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Can you help support The Gap?​​​​
Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising
Corporate partnerships and fundraising is a powerful way to impact local communities and make a real difference.
By joining forces with The Gap, you can directly support young people showing your business cares about the local community.
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This is also an excellent way to engage and inspire your team while demonstrating your values in action.
Whether it’s an adventurous team challenge like scaling a mountain, a team-building day making skate boards or a relaxed laid-back homemade cake and coffee morning in the office, these events help build stronger connections with colleagues and clients in a new positive way.
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Staff may want to volunteer directly in one of our projects and you can give time off for volunteering.
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You may want to sponsor a project, an event, games, equipment or branded clothing for youth workers and volunteers out in all weathers.
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Ready to make a difference together?
Partner with The Gap and we can change lives!
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Charity of the Year
A unique chance to make an impact while boosting CSR and staff satisfaction. Benefits to your business:
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Skill Sharing: Offer your team’s unique skills to support The Gap.
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Fundraising Events: Engage your staff with exciting challenge events.
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Awareness: Increase mental health awareness within your business.
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Volunteering: Give staff meaningful ways to get involved.​
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Match Funding
Match pound for pound any fundraising. Double the funds, double the difference!
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For example if staff raise £1,000, you match it by contributing another £1,000, leading to £2,000 for the charity.​
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Payroll Giving
Provide regular giving to help change the lives of young people.
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Set up the payroll scheme.
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Give employees the opportunity to opt into this worthy opportunity.
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Make deductions each time you run payroll. The donation will be taken from your employees’ pay before tax but after National Insurance.​
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Sutton Coldfield Golf Club
The Ladies Section selected The Gap (Midlands) as one of those supported charities, recognising the organisation’s vital work with 12 to 18 year olds. Their dedication to providing support and stability for vulnerable youth resonated deeply with the club members
Guided by a commitment to both the sport and their local community, the Ladies Section has organised a varied programme of fundraising activities over the past year. Events such as summer barbecues, clothing sales, cake sales and raffles have encouraged participation from club members and guests alike, helping to raise funds for a number of local charitable causes.
A cheque for £1,600 was presented in October 2025 and very gratefully received. Thank you.
The Royal Sutton Fun Run
We are always encouraging people to take part in this fantastic annual local community event to raise money for the work at The Gap (Midlands).
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If you are entering please consider The Gap (Midlands) as your Chosen Charity.
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For more information please see The Royal Sutton Fun Run.
The Royal Sutton Fun Run - Sunday 1st June 2025
On Sunday 1st June around 5,000 runners set off in Sutton Coldfield for the 42nd Royal Sutton Fun Run.
Our very own James ran again this year in support of The Gap (Midlands)
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This was the fifth year running to raise much needed funds for The Gap, and the eleventh year James has run.
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James raised £250 including Gift Aid for The Gap.
Thank you James once again for your support. Well done to all the runners and crowds supporting the event for all the funds raised for so many charities and organisations.
Putting some FUN into FUNDRAISING
On Friday 16th May 2025 InStepMen hosted a Comedy Night and raised £500 donated to The Gap.
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A fun night also helped raise valuable funds for local teenagers.
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Thank you InStepMen & Women for your support and donation.
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Pype Hayes Ladies Golf Club
The Pype Hayes Ladies Golf Club nominated The Gap (Midlands) as their charity for 2024 and raised £1,140 throughout the year.​​​​​​
During the year, the club organised a variety of fundraising activities from raffles to cake sales, card sales, games, clothes sales, plant sales, and even bingo nights. The members put in tremendous effort and creativity to raise funds while enjoying themselves in the process.​
They had fun in their fundraising.
