HELP us raise funds, awareness and hope

Fundraising does so much more than raise money. It raises hope for survivors of sexual abuse, so that they can heal the hurt. It raises awareness in our schools and communities to better protect our most vulnerable citizens. Above all, it raises the possibility that, one day, we can free our society from sexual abuse. 

Fundraising really is a wonderful, sociable and fun way to make a difference, and there are lots of ways you can get involved…

Download our Fundraising Toolkit here.

Do Something HELPful

Small actions can make a big difference, so we’re challenging Aucklanders to Do Something HELPful, get sponsored and raise funds for HELP Auckland. Pledge to HELP your friends or whānau, your community, or the environment – and HELP to free more New Zealanders from sexual abuse.

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HELP by getting active

Get active and challenge yourself to make a difference by joining the HELP team participating in the Auckland Marathon event.

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HELP by creating your own fundraiser

Got an awesome fundraising idea? Setting up your own fundraising page makes it easier to get friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you so you can raise even more funds for HELP, without the hassle.

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Create an event

Do you have an event in mind that will raise money and help support sexual abuse survivors?  We may be able to support you – call our Fundraising & Communications Manager on 0800 623 1700 or email supporthelp@helpauckland.org.nz to discuss your event and how we can help you to make it even more effective.

Meet one of our amazing fundraisers

“It’s a genuine honour to help raise money and awareness for HELP Auckland. It’s a deeply personal issue that I grapple with daily and I want to do anything I can to help. Many of the closest and most impactful women in my life have experienced the tragedy of sexual violence, and I wish every day for good to outshine the bad. Fundraising and running the marathon is me trying to overcome my demons and conquer the pain and suffering I’ve had to deal with. 

All I hope is that it can encourage a conversation of change with grounds to inspire true good. Word of mouth has been huge for sharing some of my story – it’s helped bring awareness and raise funds for survivors.”

Auckland Marathon HELPathon runner

Group of smiling HELPathon runners after participating in the Auckland Marathon.

FAQs

Small actions can make a big difference, so join the Do Something HELPful challenge, ask your friends, whānau or colleagues to sponsor you, and raise funds for HELP Auckland. It’s up to you what challenge you take on – you could help out at a school, go plastic-free for a month, collect rubbish on a local beach, or do a random act of HELPfulness every day for a month. Learn more.

It’s easy, just follow the steps and you will be prompted along the way. Any problems, please contact our Fundraising & Communications Manager to discuss on 0800 623 1700 or email supporthelp@helpauckland.org.nz.

Yes, of course! There are so many ways in which you can raise money for charity, all while building a sense of community and having fun at the same time (seriously). If you’re after some fundraising ideas, please email our Fundraising Manager.  

In the meantime, here are some helpful ideas from A-Z: Art Exhibition, Bake Sale, Car Boot Sale (selling off old clothing or other items), Dinners (you can make it as formal or informal as you want, from a BBQ through to a Charity Ball), Easter Egg Hunt, Fancy Dress Day, Garden Party, Haircut, Ice Challenge, Jailbreak (escape rooms), Karaoke Night, Live or Silent Auctions, Movie Night, Marathon, Netball Tournament, Ocean Swim or Clean-Up, Paint & Pinot evenings, Quiz Night, Raffles, Sausage Sizzle, T-Shirts, Ultra Challenge, Video Challenges, Walk-a-thon, Xylophone playing (okay, this one is definitely made up), Youth Groups, Zero Waste Challenges.

Please contact our Fundraising Manager: supporthelp@helpauckland.org.nz. They’ll help you with ideas and talk you through setting up a fundraising page via Raisely, Grassrootz or Givealittle (if required). Our Fundraising Manager will also give you tips on rallying support from your friends, family, colleagues and/or classmates. What’s more, HELP can support you by promoting and sharing your cause with our own audience.

Your fundraising helps us in so many ways. Every year, we support thousands of survivors and their families through our crisis support, education, advocacy, and prevention services. In the past year alone, we’ve helped 3,058 survivors and families across our range of services; provided 145 crisis support sessions to survivors; provided 5,821 therapy sessions to help survivors heal; and our justice team provided 129 hours of face-to-face court support. With your help raising funds, we can do so much more!