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Fundraising for Early Break

Make a Difference, Your Way

When you fundraise for Early Break, you’re helping to change lives.

Whether it’s a coffee morning, a marathon, a workplace challenge, or a birthday fundraiser, you’re directly supporting children, young people and families who are navigating emotional health challenges, substance use, and complex family experiences.

We work across Greater Manchester and East Lancashire, providing vital services that empower people to rebuild confidence, find connection, and move forward. But we can’t do it without your help.

“It felt like I finally had someone on my side. I honestly don’t know where I’d be without Early Break.”
— Young Person, Bury

Why Your Support Matters

Every penny you raise helps us:

● Run early intervention and mental health programmes for young people

● Support families affected by substance use through services like Holding Families

● Deliver trauma-informed therapies and counselling

● Provide complementary treatments like massage and reflexology for emotional regulation

● Offer advocacy and safe spaces where young people feel heard and supported

● Your support ensures we can reach those who might otherwise fall through the cracks.

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Fundraising Ideas to Get You Started

Not sure where to begin? Here are a few popular ways to raise funds:

● Host a bake sale, quiz night or coffee morning

● Run a sponsored challenge – walk, run, swim or cycle

● Hold a workplace dress-down or match-funding day

● Donate your birthday, anniversary or celebration gifts

● Start a JustGiving campaign to share your story and raise awareness

● Nominate us as Charity of the Year in your workplace or community group

● Hold a school or college non-uniform day to raise awareness and funds

You can set up your fundraiser now via our official JustGiving page:
👉 www.justgiving.com/ebreak

Download our Fundraising Guide

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Other Ways to Give

Not ready to run an event? You can still support us:

Every penny you raise helps us:

● Make a one-off donation

● Set up a monthly gift

● Leave a legacy in your will

● Encourage payroll giving through your employer

● Donate in memory of a loved one

Every gift, large or small, helps us reach those in need.

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Fundraising FAQ’s

  • We are a youth and family charity offering free, confidential support for emotional wellbeing, drug and alcohol use, and family life challenges across the North West.

  • Absolutely! We love working with schools, colleges, businesses and community groups. Let us know what you’re planning.

  • You can create a personalised page in minutes at www.justgiving.com/ebreak

  • Yes. We can provide logos, posters, social media templates, and more. Just ask!

  • Instructions are included in the fundraising pack, or you can email info@earlybreak.co.uk for support.

  • You can stay connected to Early Break in various ways listed below:

  • If you or someone you know needs urgent help, you can access our list of emergency and useful helpline numbers by clicking the Get Help Now. 

    This will open a quick-reference popup with 24/7 services and support lines for mental health, safeguarding, substance use, and crisis care.