Become a Drive Champion

Run it. Bake it. Climb it. Stream it. Whatever drives you – make it count and turn it into change for care-experienced young people.

Decide to do something
your way

Drive Champions are people who decide to do something — their way.

Whether it’s a marathon, a bake sale, or a birthday fundraiser, every action fuels personalised coaching, counselling, and real job opportunities for care-experienced young people.

We don’t set the rules – you set the pace.

We’re just here to cheer you on, support your ideas, and show the real difference your efforts make.

How it works

  1. Pick your challenge – Do something you love, or something wild you’ve always wanted to try.
  2. Set up your page – Start your fundraiser on Enthuse, JustGiving, or GiveAsYouLive Donate – great if you wish to support multiple causes!
  3. Spread the word – Share your story, tell people why you care, and inspire others to give.
  4. Celebrate your impact – Every penny raised helps a young person move closer to sustainable employment.

Every £2,000 raised funds a young person’s full Care to Career pathway — from breaking down barriers to stepping into a job they love.

Get started today

Ideas to get you started

Feeling inspired but not sure where to start? Here are some tried-and-tested ideas from our community of fundraisers.

Auction off your skills

From art to expertise, auction what you’re great at.

Just dance

Host a dance challenge, flash mob or silent disco.

Bake-off

A classic. Get your friends, colleagues or classmates involved.

Music night

Organise an open mic or busking session in your local community.

Coffee morning

Make a brew, share a story, and raise funds for change.

Quiz night

A guaranteed winner — in your local pub or online.

Dress-up day

The wackier the outfit, the bigger the laughs (and donations).

Sponsored silence

Sometimes saying nothing makes the loudest impact.
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“It’s not about how much you raise – it’s about showing up.
 Every step, every cake, every kilometre makes a difference.
Juno Schwarz
Director of Fundraising

Fundraising for multiple charities?

Are you raising money for more than one cause? We’ve got you covered.

Head over to GiveAsYouLive to include Drive Forward Foundation in your multi-charity fundraiser — it’s quick, flexible, and supports all your favourite causes in one go.

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