Fundraise for Candlelighters

Your fundraising makes support for children and young people with cancer possible.

Every year, 150 children in Yorkshire are diagnosed with cancer, turning life upside down for them and their families. They need emotional, practical, and financial support and it's your fundraising that makes that possible.

Candlelighters receive no government funding and relies entirely on fundraisers like you to provide hospital support, financial grants, respite holidays, and research. Join our amazing community of fundraisers to ensure no family faces childhood cancer alone.

Ways to fundraise


Organise your own fundraising

Plan your own fundraising and help give the support families need. Find all the ideas and advice you need to get started here.

Join an event

Take part in one of our challenge events to push yourself, have fun, and support children and families.

Form a Team

Want to bring together friends, family or your local community to raise funds for Candlelighters? Find out more about setting up a Candlelighters Team.

Fundraise in memory

Honour the memory of someone special by raising funds in their name.

Get your school involved

Get your school involved in fundraising and bring together teachers and pupils to work towards a shared goal of supporting children with cancer.

Business fundraising and partnerships

Work with us through your business or workplace to give children and families the support they need.

Ready to get started? Set up your online fundraising page and start raising money for children and young people with cancer.

Campaigns

Pink It Up

Raise funds and awareness by joining in with Pink It Up - our annual campaign to turn Yorkshire pink!

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Throughout September, help us raise funds and awareness for children and young people's cancer.

Find out more

Check our additional resources and information about other types of fundraising.

Your one-stop shop for helpful resources and guidance to help your fundraising, including posters and fundraising packs.

Fundraising resources

Find answers to the most asked fundraising questions.

Fundraising FAQs

Find out more about local fundraising groups and how to join.

Fundraising groups