# 14 ways to show the love: Valentine’s charity round up

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2020/02/13/14-ways-to-show-the-love-valentines-charity-round-up/
- Published: 2020-02-13T08:00:53+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**With Valentine’s Day taking place tomorrow, Galentine’s and Palentine’s Day today,
here are 14 ways charities are being supported and raising funds in this, the most
romantic week of the year.**

 

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With St Valentine the patron saint of epilepsy, [St Elizabeth’s Centre](http://www.stelizabeths.org.uk),
which supports children and adults with epilepsy, complex neurological disorders
and learning disabilities, has launched its first Facebook fundraiser to mark Valentine’s
Day and International Epilepsy Day. This Valentine’s Day, it is hoping to raise 
£1,650 to purchase a new, state of the art, communal EyeGaze machine to be used 
across the Centre, giving its non-verbal service-users their voice.

 

> 🐦💖🐦 [#ValentinesDay](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ValentinesDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> is galloping towards you! Share the love with animals by fundraising for us! You
> could sell chocolate pops, cookies or handmade paper roses and for those who aren't
> big fans of the day, throw an ‘Anti-Valentine’s Day’ film night: [https://t.co/4GFXOAzh24](https://t.co/4GFXOAzh24)
> [pic.twitter.com/tcm1vsih2K](https://t.co/tcm1vsih2K)
> — RSPCA (England & Wales) (@RSPCA_official) [February 7, 2020](https://twitter.com/RSPCA_official/status/1225879449834528768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The [RSPCA](https://www.rspca.org.uk/) is asking people to share the love by fundraising
for it through making and selling some romantic items this Valentine’s Day – or 
alternatively by throwing an Anti-Valentine’s Day film night.

 

> WIN £250 worth of chocolate for yourself and a £250 donation for [#puzzlecentre](https://twitter.com/hashtag/puzzlecentre?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> this Valentine’s Day! Just click any of the retailers on the [@easyuk](https://twitter.com/easyuk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> Valentine’s Day Giveaway page before 14th Feb.
> Visit: [https://t.co/TvwW8fVc28](https://t.co/TvwW8fVc28) [#autismearlysupport](https://twitter.com/hashtag/autismearlysupport?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [#fundraising](https://twitter.com/hashtag/fundraising?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [#valentinesgiveaway](https://twitter.com/hashtag/valentinesgiveaway?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> — Autism Early Support (@AEStrust) [February 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/AEStrust/status/1225390057160400901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

easyfundraising is running a [Valentine’s Day giveaway](https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/giveaway/valentines)
in partnership with Thorntons that will also benefit a charity. Shoppers are invited
to click on one of the selected retailers on its site for a chance to win £250 worth
of chocolate, plus a £250 donation to a charity.

 

> Share the love this Valentines and we will match your online donation by up to
> £20 per charity. Join our love-in for charity and become part of our [#PayrollGivingMovement](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PayrollGivingMovement?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw).
> Offer ends on Valentines Day and T&C’s apply. [#WorkforceForGood](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorkforceForGood?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [#WeLovePayrollGiving](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeLovePayrollGiving?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/3w6Fahgz6I](https://t.co/3w6Fahgz6I)
> — The Payroll Giving Team (@PayrollGivingTm) [February 5, 2020](https://twitter.com/PayrollGivingTm/status/1225007962063876097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

In celebration of the big day, when people sign up online to donate through payroll
giving until 14 February, the [Payroll Giving Team](http://www.thepayrollgivingteam.co.uk)
is matching their online donations up to £20.

 

> Name a cockroach after your ex is back!
> The start of 2020 let's face it, hasn't
> been great… and if you have been dumped recently it is even worse. But now it 
> is time to cast those negative thoughts and feelings aside and to put a smile 
> back on your face![https://t.co/wFLPdx9Dz1](https://t.co/wFLPdx9Dz1) [pic.twitter.com/wWaft3E7QP](https://t.co/wWaft3E7QP)
> — HCC (@HemsleyCC) [January 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/HemsleyCC/status/1215560452706656256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Hemsley Conservation Centre is offering people the chance to [name a cockroach](https://www.hemsleyconservationcentre.com/valentinescockroach)
in honour of their worthless ex-“someone” for just £1.50. It is highlighting these
creatures through it ‘name a cockroach programme’ to raise money for projects at
the zoo. After the donation people will receive a downloadable certificate and the
Centre will include the ex’s name on its roach board, which will be revealed on 
Valentine’s Day.

 

> Love is in the air 💕We 'd LOVE for you join us for our annual [#valentineswalk](https://twitter.com/hashtag/valentineswalk?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> on the heath in aid of our rescue and rehoming work. Best 'loved up' dogs and 
> owners win a prize 💝 [#weloverescuedogs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/weloverescuedogs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [#adoptdontshop](https://twitter.com/hashtag/adoptdontshop?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/vDOjZmr8Gg](https://t.co/vDOjZmr8Gg)
> — All Dogs Matter (@AllDogsMatter) [January 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/AllDogsMatter/status/1218163132759232513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

All Dogs Matter is holding its [Valentine’s Dog Walk](https://alldogsmatter.co.uk/valentines-dog-walk/)
on Sunday 16 February, on Hampstead Heath. The event is £5 per dog and best loved
up dogs and owners in themed clothing win a prize.

 

https://twitter.com/WillowProject1/status/1227547827074732032

Wigan’s [Willow Project](http://www.willowproject.com) is asking people to show 
their support with a text donation. Supporters can text LOVEWILLOW to a shortcode
to give a £3 donation.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8RpnWfiJAz/?utm_source=ig_embed

The White Company is giving £20 from the sale of every [Tiny Kiss Necklace](https://www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/A-Tiny-Kiss-Necklace/p/SKCNE)
to the #ChangeAGirlsLife campaign, for [Women Supporting Women](https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/support-our-work/major-gifts/women-supporting-women)
at The Prince’s Trust. The necklace features a Swarovski stone-embellished cross(
a kiss), on a delicate sterling silver chain and sells for £39. It has been designed
by The White Company’s founder, Chrissie Rucker OBE, who is also a founding patron
of Women Supporting Women.

 

> Phew! Getting ready for valentine's day aka [#BookGivingDay](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BookGivingDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw).
> [@learn2love2read](https://twitter.com/learn2love2read?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) will
> be hiding books in [#tooting](https://twitter.com/hashtag/tooting?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [#balham](https://twitter.com/hashtag/balham?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and
> [#earlsfield](https://twitter.com/hashtag/earlsfield?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw).
> If you find one, read it and pass it on… [@balhamnewsie](https://twitter.com/balhamnewsie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [@tootingnewsie](https://twitter.com/tootingnewsie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@TootingLibrary](https://twitter.com/TootingLibrary?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [@TootingMarket](https://twitter.com/TootingMarket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@bwmarkettooting](https://twitter.com/bwmarkettooting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/YuuXZKrW19](https://t.co/YuuXZKrW19)
> — Learn to Love to Read (@learn2love2read) [February 11, 2020](https://twitter.com/learn2love2read/status/1227216635905368064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

In celebration of Valentine’s Day and International Book Giving Day, [Learn to Love to Read](http://www.learn2love2read.org.uk)
is inviting people to join its ‘Blind Date with a Book’ at St Michael’s church cafe,
Southfields, London, from 9am-12am on 14 February. The charity will have both child
and adult books available for a donation – with a tiny twist – they’ll be wrapped
up with only a few key words to guide people’s choice. It’s also asking people to
keep their eyes peeled around Tooting, Balham and Earlsfield as it will be spreading
book-related love by hiding books around the borough. If you find one: tweet the
charity, read it, pass it on and make a donation.

 

> Palentine's day, Galentine's day or Valentine's day? 🌹
> Celebrate all kinds of
> love in your life with our online flower shop ♥️💐
> Choose from exclusive gift sets to expertly arranged bouquets with 25% of every
> order going towards life-saving research. [https://t.co/zcnRGbOnro](https://t.co/zcnRGbOnro)
> — Cancer Research UK Shops (@CRUKShops) [February 12, 2020](https://twitter.com/CRUKShops/status/1227625929368907777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

Cancer Research UK has partnered with online florist Prestige Flowers to bring people
the [Cancer Research UK Flower Shop](https://flowershop.cancerresearchuk.org/valentines-flowers) ­­–­
25% of every order goes towards the charity’s research. Prices for flowers start
at £25 and there are also vases, teddy bears and pamper gifts on offer.

 

> Our Valentines Appeal is now open! Please help more people with learning disabilities
> find love! [https://t.co/A85fbw0aDt](https://t.co/A85fbw0aDt) [https://t.co/2h8BX4j5Pn](https://t.co/2h8BX4j5Pn)
> [pic.twitter.com/XIP0B5icFu](https://t.co/XIP0B5icFu)
> — Josephine and Jack (@JnJProject) [February 11, 2020](https://twitter.com/JnJProject/status/1227167574351319040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The [Josephine and Jack Project](http://www.josephineandjackproject.co.uk) is hoping
to raise £2,500 in honour of Valentine’s Day as it works to support people with 
learning disabilities to make informed and independent choices in life and in love.
The campaign has been launched by the charity’s ambassador Sally Phillips, and funds
raised as part of the drive for donations will help the project to support those
with learning difficulties to consider what they would look for in a partner, how
they would ask someone on a date, and the dos and don’ts of romantic love, including
learning about both consent and contraception.

 

> There's only ONE week to go until our Valentine's Ball and we're SO excited! 💙
> If you're searching for THE best way to celebrate the occasion, you can still 
> get tickets to party the night away with us and [@NadineCoyleNow](https://twitter.com/NadineCoyleNow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> 🥳
> You know what to do👉 [https://t.co/S0MAqbYQcb](https://t.co/S0MAqbYQcb) 🎫 [pic.twitter.com/cUWVzd1pMn](https://t.co/cUWVzd1pMn)
> — Make-A-Wish UK (@MakeAWishUK) [February 8, 2020](https://twitter.com/MakeAWishUK/status/1226072425508605952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Make-A-Wish is hosting its [Valentine’s Ball](https://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/get-involved/events/make-a-wish-valentines-ball/)
on 15 February at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. Pop star Nadine Coyle will
be headlining the event performing her new music as well as classics. The Ball will
be hosted by presenter and journalist Lauren Layfield, and presenter and magician,
Archie Manners. It will be opened with a fun-filled, energetic performance from 
West End Kids, singing hits from the show Waitress, and there will also be auctions
with BBC Flog It’s Thomas Forrester, and the chance to sponsor children’s One True
Wishes.

 

> Join BHF Ambassador [@Thefoodmedic](https://twitter.com/Thefoodmedic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> for a deep dive Q&A session. Hazel will share her journey into medicine, alongside
> explaining the importance of diet when it comes to heart health. Find out more
> about the event here: [https://t.co/L5BejzPXYm](https://t.co/L5BejzPXYm) [#LABSBeatingHearts](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LABSBeatingHearts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> — British Heart Foundation (@TheBHF) [February 12, 2020](https://twitter.com/TheBHF/status/1227667757149360133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

This Valentine’s Day, LABS is running a campaign in support of the British Heart
Foundation (BHF). [Beating Hearts](http://labs.com/beating-hearts) is a two-week
long programme of events responding to the latest BHF-funded research, which focuses
on exercising, improving sleep, eating well and lowering stress to preserve heart
health and prevent disease. From 14 February, Londoners can take part in the event
line-up across the key themes: REST in a 45 minute guided meditation session with
Headspace or a yoga session with Sarah Malcolm, RACE with a morning run around Regent’s
Park with two-time Olympian Aimee Fuller, NOURISH with a brunch hosted by famed-
influencer Chessie King or a dinner of delicious food platters with Dr. Hazel Wallace,
and get to KNOW gut health with a talk by exuberant duo The Mac Twins. Sessions 
will take place across LABS campuses in Holborn and Camden.

 

> Tomorrow we are calling on women to celebrate [#GalentinesDay](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GalentinesDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> with us and women in Barishal. Let's celebrate strong women and the power of female
> friendships.
> Send an e-card to a woman that inspires you 👉[https://t.co/jENCdPrEP1](https://t.co/jENCdPrEP1)
> [#ItStartsWithHer](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ItStartsWithHer?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [#UKAidMatch](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UKAidMatch?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/CGj52BBoER](https://t.co/CGj52BBoER)
> — British Red Cross 🧡 (@BritishRedCross) [February 12, 2020](https://twitter.com/BritishRedCross/status/1227558256027095040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

British Red Cross is asking people to Forget Valentine’s and [send an e-card to](https://giftshop.redcross.org.uk/collections/galentines)
an inspirational woman this Galentine’s Day (13 Feb). Money raised will help to 
empower women in Barishal, Bangladesh through apprenticeships, ‘Women’s Squads’ 
and business mentors. Donations will be doubled by the UK government through #UKAidMatch(
up to £2m).

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