# 20 ways charities are encouraging people to fundraise for them this January - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2022/01/05/20-ways-charities-are-encouraging-people-to-fundraise-for-them-this-january/ - Published: 2022-01-05T09:53:51+00:00 - Author: Melanie May **With January traditionally the month of good resolutions and new starts, it’s also a popular month for fundraising challenges. Here are 20 ways charities are encouraging people to fundraise for them – in tweets.** > Ready to make a difference? Run head first into 2022 with a [#NewYear](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewYear?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > challenge ⭐️ > There's still time to take on 31 miles, your way, throughout January > whilst raising money to help seriously ill children across the UK: [https://t.co/HsEELDx2As](https://t.co/HsEELDx2As) > [#RunningOffChristmas](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RunningOffChristmas?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/BKSTatLeCm](https://t.co/BKSTatLeCm) > > ## Advertisement > > — GOSHCharity (@GOSHCharity) [December 30, 2021](https://twitter.com/GOSHCharity/status/1476478209701130243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > New Year, New Challenge! Kick-start your 2022 by taking on a challenge by water. > > Find ideas and inspiration in your Let’s Fundraise! pack and get active this January > 👉 [https://t.co/5Z1ClMpM3K](https://t.co/5Z1ClMpM3K) [#LifesBetterByWater](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LifesBetterByWater?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/jlyO1G69H0](https://t.co/jlyO1G69H0) > — Canal & River Trust (@CanalRiverTrust) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/CanalRiverTrust/status/1477943080749776896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > It’s January……are you ready for something new? Today we are launching our latest > instalment of Smile Everyday campaign! Between January and March, we invite you > to ‘Smile-Get-Set-Go’ and fundraise for ⁦[@KeechHospice](https://twitter.com/KeechHospice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)⁩ > > Try something new today 🙏💙💜 [pic.twitter.com/DjzSNM2yyZ](https://t.co/DjzSNM2yyZ) > — KeechCorporate (@KeechCorporate) [January 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/KeechCorporate/status/1478333517960515596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Could you do a January challenge and fundraise for Jay’s Aim at the same time? > > Come up with a challenge, go to [https://t.co/P19DYEZFtW](https://t.co/P19DYEZFtW) > and search ‘Jay’s Aim’ to set up a fundraising page – It’s as simple as that!Get > a FREE t-shirt once you’ve set up a page! 💙[#jaysaim](https://twitter.com/hashtag/jaysaim?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/iyqHmQnxnM](https://t.co/iyqHmQnxnM) > — Jay's AIM (@Jays_AIM) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/Jays_AIM/status/1477914669541208065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Which January challenge are you tackling this year? > Whether you’re taking on [#Veganuary](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Veganuary?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), > [#DryJanuary](https://twitter.com/hashtag/DryJanuary?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), > [#NoBuyJanuary](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoBuyJanuary?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > or looking to get healthier, you can fundraise for Victim Support at the same > time.Find out more here: [https://t.co/TQ4lIcZrmB](https://t.co/TQ4lIcZrmB) [pic.twitter.com/Z2NE9jdWcM](https://t.co/Z2NE9jdWcM) > — Victim Support West Yorkshire (@VS_WestYorks) [January 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/VS_WestYorks/status/1478272527290048515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Beat the January blues by doing something good for children &young people with > eczema! > Take on a challenge, host a virtual event, do a sponsored silence. Anything! > There's lots of helpful tips and information on how to fundraise over on our website: > [https://t.co/CVIwRikbKR](https://t.co/CVIwRikbKR) [pic.twitter.com/oeavyJvvNX](https://t.co/oeavyJvvNX) > — Eczema Outreach Support (@EczemaOutreach) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/EczemaOutreach/status/1477944826758787074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Have you pledged to get fit this January? Why not turn your New Year’s resolution > into a fundraising success by taking part in our Chilly Challenge 2022. Choose > your own challenge and fundraise for us. Find out more on our campaign page. [https://t.co/6faEXkTuGv](https://t.co/6faEXkTuGv) > [#ChillyChallenge](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChillyChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > 🥶 [pic.twitter.com/k6TTlJQlfJ](https://t.co/k6TTlJQlfJ) > — NewstrAid (@NewstrAid) [January 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/NewstrAid/status/1478350695623442446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#NewYear](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewYear?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), > new challenge? 🏃 > It’s that time again. But this January, instead of pledging > to give up chocolate or spend more time at the gym, why not go one step further > and sign up for a charity challenge in [#aid](https://twitter.com/hashtag/aid?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > of Hands Up?[#NewYearChallenge](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewYearChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#NewYearNewYou](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewYearNewYou?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#RaiseMoney](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseMoney?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#Fundraise](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fundraise?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/RrADrsBeiT](https://t.co/RrADrsBeiT) > — Hands Up Foundation (@handsupfound) [January 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/handsupfound/status/1478392507033661442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > If you’re looking for some extra motivation for [#DryJanuary](https://twitter.com/hashtag/DryJanuary?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), > why not use your dry month to fundraise? By raising money for [@AlcoholChangeUK](https://twitter.com/AlcoholChangeUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), > the charity behind the campaign, you'll help us end alcohol harm. > Sign up to fundraise: > [https://t.co/UDu8jheXhY](https://t.co/UDu8jheXhY) [#GivingTuesday](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GivingTuesday?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > — Dry January (@dryjanuary) [December 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/dryjanuary/status/1476134649554366470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > New Year, New YOU? > Help stay motivated with your 2022 fitness [#NewYearsResolutions](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewYearsResolutions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > by taking on a challenge for [#TeamSHP](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamSHP?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)! > From running to swims to climbs, we've got a range of sporting challenges to take > on in 2022 -> [https://t.co/3YAYxoKaib](https://t.co/3YAYxoKaib)[#ChallengeYourself](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChallengeYourself?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#Charity](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Charity?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/WpXn0LrZ21](https://t.co/WpXn0LrZ21) > — Single Homeless Project (@SHPcharity) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/SHPcharity/status/1478007679457058825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > How are those new year resolutions going? Could 2022 be the year you take on an > extraordinary physical and mental challenge? > Have you thought of travelling to > Verbier, Switzerland and climb, 8848 m, the height of Everest, over 4 days? 🥾 > 🏞️🏕 Learn more [https://t.co/XN7HrEi06f](https://t.co/XN7HrEi06f) [pic.twitter.com/N6WpJ86ljQ](https://t.co/N6WpJ86ljQ) > — The Brain Tumour Charity (@BrainTumourOrg) [January 2, 2022](https://twitter.com/BrainTumourOrg/status/1477580425463746562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > The Ultra Challenge London Winter Walk is back this January a great way to kick > start a New Year fitness regime. Choose your distance – you’ll get a winter bobble > hat & buff, a medal, some hot food & drink all for a great cause: [https://t.co/oom9rcX1B9](https://t.co/oom9rcX1B9) > [#winterwalk](https://twitter.com/hashtag/winterwalk?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#charitywalk](https://twitter.com/hashtag/charitywalk?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/YIv2whoEoU](https://t.co/YIv2whoEoU) > — MeathEpilepsyCharity (@MeathCharity) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/MeathCharity/status/1478074947390029836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Happy 2022! Thinking about trying something new this year? We've got some charity > challenges for you to try. At the same time, you'll be making a difference to > the lives of adults with learning disabilities. [https://t.co/eocBAbfIQR](https://t.co/eocBAbfIQR) > [#NewYears](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewYears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#NewYearsResolution](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewYearsResolution?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)# > 2022 > — Rowan (@RowanCambridge) [January 1, 2022](https://twitter.com/RowanCambridge/status/1477278447126732801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Looking for a challenge to undertake in the New Year? We are planning a skydive > for March 2022 to raise funds for our charity. > Email fu*********@********************** > rg.uk if you're interested!🪂 [pic.twitter.com/VZ88KXAaBS](https://t.co/VZ88KXAaBS) > — Citizens Advice North Lincolnshire (@citadvicenl) [December 27, 2021](https://twitter.com/citadvicenl/status/1475406099721293824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > It’s a new year and time for a new challenge! 💪 🏅 > Saddle up and pedal for the > NHS in this year's [#RideLondon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RideLondon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)! > 🚲Give back to [@ImperialNHS](https://twitter.com/ImperialNHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > and support a ward that means the world to you, with every penny going back to > patient care: [https://t.co/mON3zo57Ut](https://t.co/mON3zo57Ut) [pic.twitter.com/qrd8wp4ki1](https://t.co/qrd8wp4ki1) > — Imperial Health Charity 💙 (@ImperialCharity) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/ImperialCharity/status/1477946600156798976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > ‼️ Get ready to take part in one of our 2022 challenge events. We have something > for everyone! > Give yourself something to work towards this new year, whilst fundraising > for a worthy cause.1️⃣ The London Walk2️⃣ RideLondon 20223️⃣ South Downs Trekathon > ➡️[https://t.co/v8KcD1pciS](https://t.co/v8KcD1pciS) [pic.twitter.com/mr8KLSG42z](https://t.co/mr8KLSG42z) > — The Passage Charity (@PassageCharity) [January 1, 2022](https://twitter.com/PassageCharity/status/1477267111068135427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Happy New Year! > Make 2022 the year you achieve something great, check out our > upcoming challenges here: [https://t.co/ZciHxQPRtU](https://t.co/ZciHxQPRtU)From > 6 steps across hot coals, to climbing three mountains in 24 hours, & cycling to > Paris, to leaping out of a plane – we've got a challenge for you! [pic.twitter.com/Z7QEZOr9VV](https://t.co/Z7QEZOr9VV) > — Magpas Air Ambulance (@Magpas_Charity) [January 1, 2022](https://twitter.com/Magpas_Charity/status/1477218042169815041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > A goal for that New Year resolution? Registration is open for the South Coast > Charity Challenge 15/5/22. A stunning 15 mile walk raising funds for Jersey Mencap. > [pic.twitter.com/rNk43T2URa](https://t.co/rNk43T2URa) > — Jersey Mencap (@JerseyMencap) [December 31, 2021](https://twitter.com/JerseyMencap/status/1476915924024401930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Make your New Year's resolutions a reality by joining our challenge events whilst > raising vital funds to help those who work at sea and their families. > More info > 👇[https://t.co/imqyEzuRyE](https://t.co/imqyEzuRyE) [pic.twitter.com/exTMzYcsVp](https://t.co/exTMzYcsVp) > — The Seafarers' Charity (@Seafarers_KGFS) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/Seafarers_KGFS/status/1477953652027502594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > The WheelPower Winter Walk & Push has started! 🚶‍♂️👩‍🦽👨‍🦽🚶‍♀️ Start the > new year by doing something amazing for charity and Walk or Push your way through > January. Sign up for free and set yourselves a challenge for WheelPower today > [https://t.co/jQl9OInSPZ](https://t.co/jQl9OInSPZ) [#WinterWalkPush](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WinterWalkPush?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/Jj8FUJ7Z8Z](https://t.co/Jj8FUJ7Z8Z) > — WheelPower (@wheelpower) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/wheelpower/status/1477912122042499072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) * **[New Year Honours List highlights charity sector leaders](https://fundraising.co.uk/2026/01/07/new-year-honours-list-highlights-charity-sector-leaders/)**( 7 January 2026) * **[New Year tales of woe](https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/01/07/new-year-tales-woe/)**( 7 January 2008) * **[Fundraisers, philanthropists & charity leaders recognised in New Year honours list](https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/01/03/fundraisers-philanthropists-charity-leaders-recognised-new-year-honours-list/)**( 3 January 2018)