Fundraise for Freedom with IJM

What challenge could you take on?

How far will you go to help bring freedom?

Champions around the UK have gone to great lengths to bring freedom. From rowing the Atlantic Ocean, to cycling the length of the UK, to hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro - the possibilities to bring freedom are endless!

Featured fundraising opportunities

Belfast Marathon - 2026

Tickets for the Belfast Marathon 2026 are now available!

Don’t miss your chance to run in Northern Ireland's leading marathon on Sunday 3rd May 2026.

Start a new fundraiser!

What can you do to help end slavery and violence?

Inspired to use a physical challenge to fundraise or do something else creative to raise money?

Climb Kilimanjaro - October 2025

Sign up to take on a challenge you'll never forget.

Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from 12-21st October 2025 for freedom.

Brighton Marathon - 2026

Brighton Marathon 2026 places are now open!

Don’t miss your chance to sign up for a unique challenge along the coast.

Walk, Jog or Run in the Ultra Challenge Series!

Are you a regular walker and new to endurance events? Perhaps a seasoned trekker looking for testing adventures? Or even a marathon runner wanting to 'up' your distance?

Whether it's along magnificent coastal scenery, or in stunning open countryside, there’s an Ultra Challenge for you!

Supernova Forth Road Bridge - November 2025

Run, walk or jog the iconic Forth Road Bridge in Edinburgh on Saturday 5th November 2025.

Choose IJM in the ballot and run for freedom:

Edinburgh Marathon Festival - May 2025

Challenge yourself and join the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on 24-25th May 2025! Choose from multiple distances, across a scenic route and embrace the vibrant atmosphere of the capital – all while fundraising for freedom. Sign up now!

01. Get Started

Setting up your fundraising campaign is easy. Decide what you’re going to do and pick a campaign name. Then choose a photo and share a little bit about IJM on your page.

Top tip: Get personal―tell people what fundraising for IJM means to you and why you want to be part of ending slavery in a lifetime.

Make sure to download our fundraising guide below to kick start your fundraiser, then launch your page, here.

02. Share

Once your campaign is set up- you’re ready to share with friends and family―whether that’s social media, emails, Whatsapp or good old fashioned face-to-face or Zoom! Why not get creative by making a film or shooting some photos?

Top tip: tag @IJMUK on social media so that we can see what you’re doing and like or share too.

03. See Freedom

The work of IJM is only possible because of supporters like you. Every single penny you raise will go to help bring freedom and justice around the world. Thank you for standing against injustice.

Top Tip: Share stories of freedom with your supporters―show them how they’re helping bring hope around the world.

Download our Supporter Guide to get Started

We love IJM's creative Champions! We hope you're just inspired by their fundraising as we are:

Rowed the Atlantic

Catherine Withers set sail to 'Row to Rescue', a 3,000 mile row between Tenerife and Antigua, to help IJM's work to end slavery. The challenge raised over £15,000!

Read her story here