Children's Mental Health Week fundraising
Children's Mental Health Week fundraising
Join thousands of people supporting children's mental health
Organise an Express Yourself Day on Friday 5 February 2027. It’s the easiest way to fundraise for Place2Be this year!
Fundraise at school, work, in your community or with family and friends to help us hit our incredible target of £100,000 for Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week 2027!
However you Express Yourself, your way is the right way.
Why take part?
There are endless reasons why organising an Express Yourself Day fundraiser is a fabulous idea. Here are just a few...
Help more children and young people get the mental health support they need.
Support a cause that impacts 1 in 5 children and young people today.
Raise vital funds through a simple, easy, and low-effort activity.
Start positive conversations about mental health.
Bring your school, workplace, family, friends or community together to have fun and celebrate!
What is Express Yourself Day?
Express Yourself Day: Dress, Bake, Create is our national day of fundraising and celebration during Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week. Thousands of people across the UK will come together to express themselves, spark conversations about mental health, and raise vital funds for children and young people.
Every one of us is unique, and we all have our own ways of expressing who we are. Whether it's through our style, creativity, hobbies, opinions, or the way we connect with others, everyone deserves to feel seen, heard and valued. It’s your chance to celebrate what makes you, you, while creating a safe space for others to be their authentic selves. Whether you choose to dress up, bake, create, challenge yourself, or fundraise in your own unique way, every action helps support children's mental health.
No matter how you Express Yourself, your way is the right way!
How you can get involved
We have a pack to suit everyone! Download your free pack below and check out our fundraising ideas of how you could ‘Dress, Bake and Create’. Each pack is full of interactive activities, fun resources, freebies and top-tips to make your day unforgettable!
From baking yummy cornflake cakes to hosting your own talent show or non-uniform day, bring together your whole primary school to raise money and have fun!
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From rocking your favourite outfit, to baking your biggest showstopper cake, bring your class, year or full school together to organise an unforgettable fundraiser!
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Bring your colleagues together for an epic day of team-bonding, laughs and raising funds for a brilliant cause!
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Bring your community group, place of worship, club or neighbours together for a memorable day of fundraising! Why not host a local fashion show, or a baking competition?
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Bring the whole family together and create your own expressive fundraiser, or rock a solo challenge and let your individual flare shine!
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Every penny and pound you raise will fund our mission of making sure that no child or young person has to face a mental health problem alone. Here’s how your fundraising makes a difference…
could pay for a child to speak to a qualified counsellor about their worries in a lunchtime session
could pay for a child struggling with trauma to have a 50-minute one-to-one session with a counsellor
could allow 31 children to speak to a mental health professional about issues like anxiety, low mood, or self-harm
could help fund a full round of one-to-one counselling sessions for two vulnerable children
A Sneak Peek!
When you sign up for your free fundraising pack, you'll receive everything you need to plan your Express Yourself Day. Here are just some things you can look forward too…
Fundraising ideas and inspiration
Posters you can customise to promote your event
A delicious cupcake recipe from a star Place2Be fundraiser
Colourful cake toppers to host a brilliant bake sale
A fantastic colouring sheet
Who can take part?
Anyone can get involved with Express Yourself Day, the more the merrier!
Do I need to take part during Children's Mental Health Week (1 – 7 February 2027)?
Not at all. While many supporters choose to host their Express Yourself Day on Friday 5 February 2027 (our national day of fundraising), if this date doesn’t work for you, you can host your event at any time that does.
How can I collect donations for my fundraiser?
You can ask everyone to make a donation to take part, collect sponsorship, or fundraise in any way that suits your group. We'll provide guidance and resources to help you get started.
Is there a minimum fundraising target?
No, you can set your own target. Every pound raised helps Place2Be support more children and young people with their mental health. The more you raise, the more people we can help, the sky is the limit! Our collective fundraising target for 2027 is £100,000. You can help us reach this goal!
What resources will I receive?
When you sign up, you'll receive free fundraising materials, activity ideas and practical guidance to help make your Express Yourself Day a success. If you need any further resources, contact our team!
Where can I find support if I have questions?
Our friendly fundraising team is here to help. If you have any questions about planning your Express Yourself Day, fundraising ideas or paying in your donations, simply get in touch and we'll be happy to support you: hello@childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk.
We have very little time. Is Express Yourself Day difficult to organise?
Not at all. Express Yourself Day is designed to be quick and easy to organise. Whether you're planning weeks in advance or looking for a last-minute fundraising activity, you can take part with minimal preparation.
We have a limited budget. Can we still take part?
Absolutely. Express Yourself Day can be as simple or creative as you like, and most activities can be organised at little or no cost. The focus is on having fun, expressing yourself and raising awareness and funds for children's mental health.
Can we combine Express Yourself Day with other Children's Mental Health Week activities?
Absolutely! Express Yourself Day works brilliantly alongside assemblies, wellbeing activities, classroom discussions, creative projects and other Children's Mental Health Week events. It's a great way to bring your celebrations together while raising vital funds for Place2Be.
How your fundraising will make a difference
Every penny and pound you raise for Place2Be goes directly towards providing mental health support services in schools.
could pay for a drop-in counselling session where children can refer themselves to see a mental health professional.
could pay for a child to share their thoughts and feelings in a one-to-one counselling session.
could support two children to attend their first one-to-one counselling session to get the support they need.
Read the stories of children, young people, counsellors and school staff across the UK.
Read our storiesHow to pay in your fundraising
After you've completed your fundraiser, it's time to donate the money you raised to Place2Be. You can do this online, via bank transfer, or through the post.
Paying it in online
If you've raised money using an online fundraising page, any donations will come straight through to Place2Be.
You can donate the money you raised on our website.
Paying it in via bank transfer
Contact our Place2Be Fundraising Team on friends@place2be.org.uk if you would like to donate via BACS or Bank Transfer.
Paying it in through the post
The safest way to pay in your fundraising is through our online mechanisms. If you would like to send a cheque or CAF voucher, please contact events@place2be.org.uk and our Events team will help.
Don't forget you can increase your fundraising by 25% when you donate with Gift Aid.
Get in touch
If you've got a question about the week, any fundraising, or would like to let us know how you're taking part, get in touch with us!
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