The society's main source of funds is from donations and fundraising. We are very proud of our team who work tirelessly to raise money to fund the society and the support work we do. Read about how your fundraising and donations help adults and children affected by Sickle Cell. We would like to invite you to join us at our fundraising events this year. Click here for events. We hope you will set up your own event to support us.

How to raise funds for us

It's simple and fun, just think of any activity, which could be a sponsored fun run or walk. Then contact our Fundraising Officer by completing the application form and sending it on to us. We will contact you to help with the arrangements and give you advice.

How your donations are spent

We provide care and support to all those affected by Sickle Cell as well as other Support Services which include:

• Holidays for children with Sickle Cell
• A welfare fund to provide financial help to individuals affected
• An education fund to assist children and young people, who have missed out at school
• A Regional Support Care Programme

We educate Professionals, and the Public through:

• Talks, seminars, and training
• Information literature
• Newsletters
• Our Web-site and Fund-raising Events

  How to become a Volunteer

Volunteers play an important role in providing support to our team at the Society. Anyone over 18 who has some spare time can apply. We are looking for members of the public from a wide range of backgrounds for a variety of rewarding opportunities

 Volunteering is very rewarding you are able to help the less fortunate, meet new people, make friends and gain experience

The vetting procedure will take approximately four weeks to complete after your initial interview and will include clearance from the Criminal Records Bureau, and character references. 

  Quotes from Volunteers   

“Hi my name is Stephanie Clarke. I helped deliver an IT Workshop to children with Sickle Cell. This involved teaching 7 – 9 year olds new computer skills and how to use and record their own video clips. We had a really fun day, but it was hard work.   The children were Apprentices for the day and were set tasks in the Boardroom by Sir Alan Sugar-Lumps. All the children were very well behaved, enjoyed themselves and earned themselves medals and prizes for producing such good work. I was very impressed. It was a rewarding and fulfilling experience. I would definitely volunteer again.”

“Hi, I’m Brigitte Clarke. I have been doing voluntary work for the Society for over 18 months now. I have been involved in a range of activities from delivering presentations at events to fundraising. There is such a wide range of opportunities to be involved in and the staffs are very friendly.”

 Volunteer Fundraising Assistant Job Description

To apply for this volunteer position please email your CV to info@sicklecellsociety.org.  If you are a suitable candidate for the role we will contact you to schedule a formal interview.  Unfortunately we cannot respond to all applicants so if you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful and we thank you for your interest. 

To apply for this volunteer position please email your CV to info@sicklecellsociety.org.  If you are a suitable candidate for the role we will contact you to schedule a formal interview.  Unfortunately we cannot respond to all applicants so if you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful and we thank you for your interest.