We rely heavily on fundraising, donations and sponsorship to provide these wonderful services for our children and families. Aiming Higher has gained the trust of more than a thousand disabled children and their families since being founded in 2011. The staff team apply for grants and funding on a regular basis but welcome the support of our local Fylde Coast community in fundraising. Please contact the team if you’d like to donate or fundraise for us.
If you’d like to raise money for Aiming Higher then we’d be delighted to hear from you. Over the years our fantastic supporters have undertaken a wide and varied range of fundraising activities that raise vital funds for the children and families we support. We’re also happy to supply collection tins to small businesses who wish to fundraise for us on their countertops.
There’s an endless number of ways to raise money for Aiming Higher, but if you’re looking for inspiration, may we suggest:
Sponsored: walks, runs, cycles, weight loss, silences.
Daytime activities: Coffee Morning, Cake/Bake Sale, Dress Down Day, Raffle, Tombola, Baked bean bath, Charity Car Wash, Charity Lunch, Supermarket Bag Packing, Car Boot Sale.
Quitting something: smoking, chocolate, alcohol or technology for 24 hours!
High energy Challenges: Skydiving, Parachute jumps, 3000-mile treks or distance challenge.
Evening activities: Quiz Night, Disco, Bingo, Karaoke Night
A-thons: Swimathon; Spellathon, Danceathon, Stepathon, Readathon.
Whatever your idea, we’d be delighted to talk to you about it, call any of our team on 01253 206447 or email info@aiminghighercharity.org.uk.
Our annual fundraising ball is one of the highlights of the year. In previous years more than 300 supporters, sponsors and suppliers have attended and, in the process, helped raise tens of thousands of pounds.
In addition to a 3-course dinner, live entertainment and dancing, a range of fantastic fundraising activities are incorporated into the evening. This is also our opportunity to show our appreciation and gratitude to those individuals and organisations that have assisted us throughout the year and present our Young Hero Award.
How we work
For information on the services we can provide you with as a family, young person or carer. Click here.
What we doFor information on how to refer families to us and how we can support please click here.
Working TogetherIf you’re interested in donating, fundraising or sponsoring us then please click here.
Get InvolvedThe summer edition of our newsletter is now available to read. Please click the link below to view it in full.
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The Aiming Higher Fundraising Ball will be back bigger and better than ever on June 21st 2025! With a fabulous Mardi Gras theme it will be another fantastic night and we can confirm that our amazing band from this year’s event “Boomin’” will be joining us again. Save the date and watch this space for […]
At the last Parent/Carer Coffee & Chat session of the term (Friday 19th July) we will be discussing ideas for economical activities to keep the children busy over the 6 week break. If you can’t make it, you can see some of the ideas in the Summer Vibes booklet below.