Doing crafts can help you feel better and connect with others.
It’s also a great way to raise awareness and money for Mind. There's lots of ways to get involved through arts and crafts, from creating things to sell for Mind to hosting your own crafting events.
£60 raised from your crafting could help support 10 people through the Mind Infoline.
Ideas
From flower crown parties to baking tasty treats, we have lots of ideas to kick-start your craft fundraiser.
Host a craft workshop
- Gather some friends, colleagues or classmates together and share your crafting skills.
- Ask for a donation to take part.
- Make sure to tell everyone what materials they need to bring.
- Why not hold a raffle or sell some homemade lemonade at your event to boost your fundraising?
Sell your crafts
- Check out our crafty templates, YouTube tutorials or create your own.
- Take lots of photos of your creations.
- Share your pictures on social media, with friends and colleagues, online market stalls, and local community pages.
- Search online for any local upcoming markets that you could go to in person.
- Set up a Mind JustGiving page where people can make a suggested donation in return for your creations.
Tasty ideas
- Hold a bake sale in your neighbourhood, at school or at work.
- Share your cooking talents in a virtual cook-a-long with friends.
- Make jam to sell to family and neighbours.
- Collect favourite recipes from family or colleagues and sell them as a book.
"...it would be a wonderful way to raise money for Mind so they could carry on supporting people like me, and a brilliant way to open up and have conversations about mental health with others."
Suzi held her first crafting fundraiser during a long-term absence from work due to anxiety, depression, and stress.
Mindful painting
Spend a mindful hour absorbed in this simple painting activity, and end up with a gorgeous canvas as a bonus.
Origami stars
Make beautiful rainbow bunting or Christmas tree ornaments using this simple origami technique
Happy jar or box
We've teamed up with The Happy Newspaper to create this feel-good Happy Jar. Fill it with anything that might uplift your mood when you need a little pick-me-up.
Geometric journal
These journals are simple to make but beautifully effective. Whether you're designing a gratitude journal or a gardening log, make a plain notebook your own in only an hour.
Cross stitch words
Whether it's sassy or sweet, send a message with a personalised cross stitch gift. Or make it inspiring and stick it on your wall.
Hand stitch guide
If you're feeling creative and want to give sewing a go, check out our handy stitch guide to get you started.
Why do I need to register?
Once you've registered your event with us, we'll support you from start to finish.
You'll get:
- A support pack, full of useful fundraising advice and information about Mind
- Sponsorship forms
- Your own Mind T-shirt
- Tips and advice
- Any fundraising materials you need
- Support from our dedicated and experienced team
Got a question? Check out our FAQs.
You can also email us your question or give us a call on 0300 999 3887 and we'll be more than happy to help.