Student fundraising
We want students to join us in creating a society that works for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK. Whether you are part of a Raise and Give society (RAG), an individual at university looking for fundraising ideas, or if you would like to sign up to one of our student specific challenge events, find out how you can get involved here.
Who we are:
Since being established in 2017, our student fundraising team has worked with hundreds of students across the country. In doing so, as of 2020 our student team has raised over £230,000 to support autistic people and their families all across the UK. In our vast experience working with students, we have successfully worked and partnered with 36 different student fundraising groups, both in helping to put on individual fundraisers and charity challenges with the intention of raising money for the work of the National Autistic Society.
Our Team:
To contact the team, please email studentfundraising@nas.org.uk or one of the team members below.
Our achievements
Our valuable fundraising support has proven to be well appreciated by our student fundraisers, and as a result we have won numerous awards on both a local and national level. In 2019 we were delighted to be awarded Charity of the Year at the National Student Fundraising Conference for our outstanding level of support.
How to get involved:
Raising money can involve anything from attending one of our many bucket collections across the country to taking part in a once in a lifetime charity challenge. We really appreciate the efforts of all students who have dedicated some of their time and try to reflect this in our support.
Each year we also partner with numerous student fundraising groups from universities all across the country to put on charity fundraising events as well multiple challenge events. We are always looking for more universities to work with. If you are a part of a RAG or student fundraising group, and would either like to help fundraise for us or are interested in finding out more, please feel free to get in touch at studentfundraising@nas.org.uk.
Tribute to Sarah
We are saddened to hear the news that one of our student fundraisers from Loughborough University, Sarah Hammond, took her own life in June 2020. We have written this tribute in memory of Sarah and the incredible support she showed the National Autistic Society.
There’s an excitement when fundraising for the National Autistic Society. There’s so much to get involved in and the student team are supportive and motivating. I am proud to fundraise for the National Autistic Society.
Challenge events
Over the last few years, we have helped students embark on amazing sponsored challenge events all across the world.
Student partnerships
Choose the National Autistic Society as a RAG Challenge Partner or Charity of the Year and you’ll help make a positive impact on the lives of the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.
Fundraise on your own
Not a part of a student fundraising group, and just want to fundraise on your own? There are plenty of ways to help support our cause from your university!