{"id":81909,"date":"2026-02-17T10:35:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=81909"},"modified":"2026-02-18T10:12:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:12:52","slug":"how-to-talk-about-sense-and-ask-for-donations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/get-involved\/fundraise-for-sense\/your-fundraising-hub\/how-to-talk-about-sense-and-ask-for-donations\/","title":{"rendered":"How to talk about Sense and ask for donations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Asking people for donations can feel like a tricky task, but it doesn’t have to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have included some templates below for you to use to make your fundraising easier and better explain who we are at Sense.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\tTo share on Social Media (long):\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t
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I’m fundraising for Sense because I believe everyone should be able to take part in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. Through their specialist expertise, they provide personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m taking part in [your challenge or event] so Sense can continue their life-changing work. If you’re able to donate, I’d be so grateful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every pound helps Sense be there for disabled people with complex needs and their families. Here’s my fundraising page: [link]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you so much for your encouragement and for supporting Sense’s vital work.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\tTo share on Social Media (short):\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t
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I\u2019m fundraising for Sense to help break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m taking on [challenge\/event] and would really appreciate your support. Please donate if you can: [link]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you so much for your encouragement and for supporting Sense’s vital work.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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My name is [your name] and I\u2019m fundraising for Sense, a leading disability charity here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m taking on [challenge\/event] on [date] to raise money for Sense because too many people are still excluded from life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sense use their knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life so that more people can live the lives they choose. Through Sense’s campaign work, they step up in the face of adversity and unite with the 1.6 million disabled people with complex needs to achieve long-term change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m reaching out to local businesses because community support makes a real difference. I\u2019m aiming to raise [amount], and any contribution you\u2019re able to make would help Sense continue its vital work with disabled people with complex needs and their families across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d be interested in supporting my fundraising, this could be through a donation, sponsorship, or an in-kind contribution such as a raffle prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d be very happy to thank your business publicly through social media or event materials. You can find my fundraising page here: [link].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d also be glad to talk more about Sense\u2019s work or answer any questions. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for supporting a more inclusive community. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Hi everyone, I wanted to share that I\u2019m fundraising for Sense, a leading disability charity here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m taking on [challenge\/event] because too many disabled people with complex needs face barriers that exclude them from taking part in life. Sense works together with people and their families to change that, offering personalised support and campaigning for long-term change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re able to donate, I\u2019d be incredibly grateful. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help Sense reach more people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can support me here: [link] Thank you so much for your time and encouragement.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n

Do you want to talk about where the money you raise will be going? Read about how your fundraising helps<\/a> and see what different donation amounts could help fund.<\/p>\n\n\n

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