50 for 50! Fundraising Pack 2026
Supporting people with learning disabilities or autism for 50 years
About Linkage
Since 1976, Linkage has been transforming the lives of people with learning disabilities.
For five decades, we’ve delivered specialist education, supported living, employment opportunities, and life-changing care that empowers people to live with independence, dignity, and confidence.
2026 marks 50 years of Linkage - a milestone made possible by supporters, families, and incredible fundraisers like you.
This year, we’re launching our biggest challenge yet…
The 50 for 50 Challenge!
Can 50 amazing supporters each get 50 people to help raise £50 for our 50th anniversary?
That’s £125,000 we can raise to support Linkage’s mission - helping us continue providing opportunities, independence, and choice for people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Whether you raise £50 alone, with 50 colleagues, friends and familyevery pound truly changes lives.
Fundraise at home
Hold a cake sale Dinner party donations
Host a coffee morning Board-game tournament
Sponsored silence Declutter & sell online
Car boot sale Sponsored “no sugar” week Film night with tickets Raise funds on Vinted
Fundraise at work
Fundraise in the Community
Fundraise with family or friends
Fundraise digitally/online
Facebook birthday fundraiser
Online raffle (local prizes)*
Live-stream challenge
Virtual quiz
Sponsored social media detox
*for an online raffle, a licence is required.
Sell digital artwork or photos
Crowd-funder page
Create an online recipe book
Share a daily challenge for 50 days
Donate your coffee money online for a week
How Your £50 Helps
Your fundraising could help provide:
• Accessible activities and enrichment for students
• Assistive technology and learning resources
• Outings that build confidence and independence
• Specialist sports, arts, and wellbeing programmes
• Support in our residential and community services
Every £50 raised makes a meaningful difference.
How to Take Part
1. Choose your idea (or create your own!).
2. Set up a fundraising page on Just Giving or another platform
3. Tell people why Linkage matters - share your story!
4. Complete your challenge anytime during 2026.
5. Send us your total so we can celebrate your impact!
We’ll provide logos, photos, and guidance if you need them.
Thank you for supporting Linkage as we celebrate 50 years of empowering people with learning disabilities.
Together, we can make this anniversary one to rememberand ensure the next 50 years are even brighter.
e: fundraising@linkage.org.uk
e: marketing@linkage.org.uk
w: www.linkage.org.uk
