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Being there for local families affected by childhood cancer.

We receive no Government funding and rely on your amazing support so we can be there for every local family affected by childhood cancer.

You can donate your time, money or expertise – we’d love your support, however big or small.

  • £20 could provide toys or comfy new pyjamas for a child with cancer staying in hospital
  • £45 funds an hour’s counselling session for a bereaved family
  • £280 provides a memorial bench for a child who has passed away
  • £400 funds a big end of treatment celebration for friends and family
  • £700 covers the cost of a family’s respite weekend away

How do I get the money raised to Gold Geese?

If you set up an online fundraising page we’ll automatically get the money.

You can make a donation online or if you’ve collected cash donations please email us at [email protected] for a paying in slip to take to the bank.

If you would like to give directly to Gold Geese, please use our details below.

  • Account name: GOLD GEESE
  • Bank: Metro
  • Sort code: 23-05-80
  • Account number: 28300705

Gold Geese Awareness Campaign

Every September Gold Geese raises awareness of childhood cancer signs and symptoms with our awareness campaign. Local shops, schools and businesses get involved by fundraising and turning everything yellow and gold for the month.

  • Have you got a shop window you can turn gold or yellow throughout September?
  • Can you share our awareness campaign on your social media?
  • Could you turn your school or work gold for the day, encouraging people to wear yellow or gold?

Download your Gold Geese poster

Sports Events

From golf to running, swimming to hula hooping – whatever your sport, we’d love your support.

Choose Gold Geese as your nominated charity when you take part in a sports event or challenge. Just set up your Gold Geese page on JustGiving to start collecting sponsorship.

Two exciting events we have this year are the return of our Nuclear Races and Gold Geese Goslings seafront fundraising

Nuclear Races applications for 2026 are now open! Visit our Nuclear Races page for more information.

More information on the Gold Geese Goslings event for 2026 will follow soon.

 

Coffee Mornings

Get baking and share your delicious creations with colleagues, friends or family, while raising money for Gold Geese.

To fundraise, you could ask your guests for a donation for the delicious treats that you provide or set up a JustGiving page.

In Lieu of Gifts

Instead of gifts for your birthday, ask your friends and family to donate to Gold Geese. You can set up a JustGiving page or a birthday fundraiser on social media. It’s one of the cheapest and easiest ways of raising money for charity.

Workplace Giving

Workplace giving is a simple, powerful way to support Gold Geese, connect with your team and strengthen your workplace’s social impact. Here are some ideas:

Payroll Giving
You donate to Gold Geese straight from your salary before tax is deducted, giving immediate tax relief on your donations. This means it costs you less to give more!
If you pay the basic 20% tax rate, for every £1 that you earn, 20p is paid in tax.

That means
• if you pledge £10 a month, Gold Geese receives the full amount but only £8 will be deducted from your net pay.
• If you pay income tax at the higher rate of 40%, you can pledge £10 a month and only £6 will be deducted from your net pay
• And at the highest tax rate of 45%, only £5.50 would be deducted.

Anyone who pays UK tax through PAYE (pay as you earn) can set up payroll giving.
Visit the Government’s Payroll Giving page to find out more or set up your donation.

Staff Fundraising Ideas
Bring your team together with fun fundraising activities such as bake sales, dress-down days, sponsored walks, office quizzes, raffles, celebrating milestones, or fitness challenges. Every event helps raise vital funds and boosts team spirit.

Charity of the Year
Nominate or choose Gold Geese as your workplace’s Charity of the Year and unite your colleagues behind a shared cause. We can support you with fundraising ideas, awareness days, volunteering opportunities, and updates on the impact of your support.

Corporate Partnerships
Build a meaningful partnership with us through
• Sponsorship of events and family support programmes
• Cause-related marketing to create positive impact together – for example donating a percentage of your product or service sales to Gold Geese
• Matched giving of your employees’ donations
• Volunteering days
• Strategic support – share your expertise and skills to help Gold Geese

We’ll work with you to create a partnership that aligns with your values and goals.

Whether you’re a small business or larger employer, your workplace can help make a real difference to families in Essex affected by childhood cancer. Get in touch at [email protected] to discuss how we can work together.

Give as you shop online

If you’re shopping online with major retailers you can donate to Gold Geese, at no extra cost to you.

From your weekly shop to holidays, insurance and treats, if you shop via one of our online affiliate partners and choose Gold Geese as your nominated charity we’ll get a donation from them every time you shop online via the easyfundraising portal.

With over 7,000 brands to choose from, every time you make a purchase with easyfundraising we’ll receive a small donation for free. Just remember to go to easyfundraising first to find the retailer you’re looking for – and you’re ready to start shopping!