Stripy Fundraisers: Powering Hope Through Action
We’re inviting our supporters to do something bold, personal, and creative: start your own fundraiser to power Stripy Lightbulb CIC’s mission.
Your energy and ideas help improve understanding of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (M.E./C.F.S.) by educating professionals with a duty of care, and that changes lives.
Community Interest Companies like ours have limited access to grant funding. Your fundraiser fills that gap, helping us host training days, expand our educational offering, and bring greater hope to those affected by M.E./C.F.S. When you raise funds, you’re not just supporting an event, you’re building long-term impact for the whole community.
How your fundraising creates impact
- Reducing stigma: Our training dismantles harmful misconceptions and fosters greater understanding.
- Improving support: We equip professionals and their organisations with practical, evidence-based knowledge to better support people living with M.E./C.F.S.
- Funding research: 50% of any surplus we generate is donated to biomedical research into M.E./C.F.S., an area that remains severely underfunded.
See what your impact could look like in practice: Training day in Cardiff (funded by a National Lottery Community Fund Wales grant in 2023)
https://www.stripylightbulb.com/training/projects/
Create your own fundraiser
We’re looking for people to undertake their own fundraisers—this isn’t just a pot for donations when we run events. Think outside the box and raise awareness of M.E./C.F.S. and Stripy Lightbulb CIC at the same time.
Ideas to spark your imagination
- Quiz night: Organise a trivia evening and donate the entry fees.
- Sponsored silence: Are you a chatterbox? Challenge yourself to stay quiet for a set time and raise sponsorship.
- Run for Stripy: Family or friends of pwME – Take part in an organised running event, whether it’s a marathon, half‑marathon, or local fun run, and use it as an opportunity to raise sponsorship for Stripy Lightbulb CIC.
- Craft and create: Sell handmade items, knitted scarves, painted mugs, cards, with proceeds to Stripy Lightbulb CIC.
- Dress‑up day: Pick a theme (superheroes, famous people, or “Stripy Lightbulbs”!) and fundraise through participation fees.
We are not encouraging anyone living with M.E./C.F.S. to undertake fitness challenges.
Simple steps to get started
- Pick your idea: Choose something that feels authentic to you and your community.
- Set a target: A clear goal motivates supporters and helps you plan.
- Use GoodHub: Create or link your event to our GoodHub page so donations are simple and secure.
- Tell your story: Share why you care about M.E./C.F.S. and how education changes outcomes.
- Promote widely: Invite colleagues, friends, and local groups; ask them to share and participate.
- Close the loop: Thank donors, share results, and show the impact their support will have.
Start your fundraiser today
- Launch on GoodHub: Check out our fundraising page and link your event so supporters can give easily.
- Make it yours: Your creativity shines a light on M.E./C.F.S. while raising vital funds.
Together, we can expand vital educational opportunities, reduce stigma, improve patient support, and contribute to urgently needed biomedical research. Thank you for helping us make a difference.
Top Tips
- Be visual: Use stripes as your theme, posters, bakes, outfits, to make your event stand out.
- Educate: Include a short myth‑busting moment or a quick talk about M.E./C.F.S. and our training.
- Name us clearly: Mention Stripy Lightbulb CIC and why educating professionals matters.
- Share updates: Post photos, short videos, and reflections to keep momentum going and broaden reach.
Why GoodHub
GoodHub makes donating simple, fast, and secure. Your details are protected, and Gift Aid is claimed automatically where applicable, so your donation goes further. It’s the easiest way for your supporters to contribute and for you to track your progress.
