Fundraise with us
Every pound you raise makes a difference! Challenge yourself by taking part in an organised event like the Kiltwalk or a marathon. Or fundraise your own way with a tea party, or a bungee jump!
Alternatively, please contact our Deafblind Scotland fundraising team who are on hand to provide information and support around your fundraising events. Contact us via email at info@dbscotland.org.uk or call 0141 777 6111.
Explore the many ways you can support Deafblind Scotland, from joining events to hosting your own fundraisers. Discover inspiring success stories and learn how you can leave a lasting impact through donations and legacies.
Here is a quick guide to the sections below:
Choose your event
From marathons and kiltwalks, to abseils and quizzes, we have a fundraising idea to suit everyone. There’s a wide range of fun and challenging events taking place throughout the year. Choose your event and join Team Deafblind Scotland to raise vital funds for people living with deafblindness
Kiltwalk 2025
The Kilwalk is back! With events taking place across the country in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee. We are inviting you to join #TeamDBS and stride forward to help those in Scotland living with deafblindness.
Check out the Kiltwalk website for more information www.thekiltwalk.co.uk.
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Applications for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025 are now open! Support our services and members by raising funds through your participation. Help us provide vital support to people with combined sight and hearing loss.
Find out more and register today via this link here.
Host your own event!
Hosting your own special event is a great way to have fun while raising money for a great cause.
There are hundreds of fundraising events you can choose from including:
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Sponsored Mountain Climb
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Bake Sale
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Fashion Show
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Car Boot Sale
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Murder Mystery Night
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Car Wash
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Football Tournament
Deafblind Scotland can support you every step of the way, from the first planning stages through to the live event. We can talk you through how to promote your event, how to approach the media, what rules and regulations you should follow, and any other support needed.
Our fundraising success stories
Need inspiration? Over the years, our staff, members and guides have fundraised hundreds of thousands of pounds- in the most adventurous and exhilarating ways. They have ran, abseiled, cycled, motorcycled, walked, climbed, rowed, and kicked a ball, all with determination and effort to raise funds for Deafblind Scotland.
The stories are endless, and here is just a snippet of the exciting fundraising stories from over the years!
John- fundraising for Deafblind Scotland worldwide!
Over the past 15 years or so I have been involved with many different forms of fundraising events for Deafblind Scotland. These have ranged from Abseiling off the Forth Road Rail bridge, Kilt walks, arranging Quiz and Race Nights and Treks.
I have incredibly lucky to have undertaken several overseas treks. These being, The Great Wall of China, Machu Pichu, The Grand Canyon and finally Iceland Lava trek. It must be said, all the treks involved going with guide/communicators to support me!
Each one of these treks were challenging in different ways. Machu Pichu at an altitude of 4,500 metres was a physical and mental challenge, but so worth it. It was an ethereal experience walking from the Amazon up through different zones which were marked by the plant growth the further up you went. The way people adapted to living off the land, the cultures were all so wonderful to behold.
The Great Wall of China, again, fascinating scenery, culture and engineering. The wall itself is bewildering as it stretches across the length of China, 3,500 miles! Most of it is in ruins and impassable, The section we were on presented many challenges in that it was not all easy terrain. There were literally thousands of steps, many of differing heights and lengths (all part of the design). Camping in army barracks and farmyard buildings.
The Grand Canyon was another once in a lifetime adventure. How many people can say they have lived with the native American Havasupai tribe down in the bottom of the canyon? To see the amazing blue waters and enormous waterfalls and to walk both down and back up to the top avoiding the mule trains along the way? To travel along Route 66 and finish up in Las Vegas. Truly memorable.
Finally, The Iceland Lava trek. This was phenomenal and very challenging crossing ravines on narrow natural rock bridges with sheer drops on both sides. One was called, The Cats Spine! Travelling up river beds and lava fields onto the Glaciers at great heights was another memory locked away.
For me as a deafblind person, was not only a massive sense of achievement and huge pride, it was also breaking down barriers of what can be achieved, raising awareness of deafblindness, and not letting disability get in your way. I hope that by doing these challenges will inspire similar others to take up the mantle and continue to challenge the misconceptions imposed by people who are not aware of this condition. I have one overarching motto that inspired me.
“Life is not about the breaths you take, it is about the moments that take your breath away”
Issy’s Edinburgh Half Marathon and Loch Ness Marathon
Last year I ran my second half and first full marathon in Edinburgh and Loch Ness respectively. I fundraised for Deafblind Scotland throughout the process and was extremely honoured to don the white Deafblind Scotland top on race day. Both events were a treat to participate in - the support at Edinburgh and stunning scenery in Loch Ness left me feeling so grateful for having such opportunities.
In total my incredible family, friends, and colleagues contributed £1,293 - I was blown away by the support. The team at Deafblind Scotland were so lovely and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve in the future!
Field of dreams Fundraiser
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In memory
Leave a Gift in Your Will
Leaving a gift to Deafblind Scotland in your Will is a truly thoughtful way to ensure that our charity thrives and the support and opportunities we provide will grow for years to come.
We understand that writing or updating your Will can seem like a daunting task. That’s why we have partnered with Bequeathed Make your Will For Good. Start online, then receive advice and your free Will from your choice of accredited legal firm. If you’d like to learn more about how your legacy can make a difference, visit https://www.bequeathed.org/dbs or contact us at 0141 777 6111 for assistance.
It is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference to people and services which are close to your heart. Every legacy we receive, no matter how small, enables us to deliver a continued high quality service.
In Memory of Loved Ones
We are always truly grateful to receive a gift in memory of a loved one. At this difficult time, we hope it gives you comfort to know your gift will be helping to make a difference to deafblind people in Scotland. If you would like to make an online donation click here, or you can phone 0141 777 6111.
Funeral Collections
If you wish to remember your loved one by asking friends and family to donate at their funeral or memorial service, we can support you to make this as simple as possible. We will provide collection cans and will do all possible to make it as easy as possible for you at this difficult time.
Glasgow Community Lottery
Deafblind Scotland are delighted to be part of the Glasgow Community Lottery. You can help raise funds for Deafblind Scotland by taking part, tickets are just £1.00 per week, with a jackpot prize of £25,000!
You’ve got to be in it to win it, so sign up here now, https://www.glasgowlottery.scot/support/deafblind-scotland
Thank you for your support and good luck!
Charitable Trusts and Philanthropy
We believe in a future in which deafblind people have the permanent support and recognition necessary to be equal citizens; where every single person affected by dual sensory loss has the support and friendship they need to live full and independent lives. We greatly depend on the generosity of charitable trusts and foundations to help us with this life changing work.
We are very grateful to all the trusts and foundations who have supported our work, from the precious £100 donation from a small family trust that supports our core costs, to the project grants awarded from large corporate foundations. Through this generosity and belief, deafblind people have enjoyed connectedness, friendship and being able to attend life’s minor and major events like doctor’s appointments or celebrating loved one’s special occasions. Thank you!
If you are considering supporting our work, but would like more information please contact Sarah Gillen, Trusts and Income Generation Manager by emailing fundraisingmanager@dbscotland.org.uk or phone 0141 777 6111.