Events calendar
If you’re looking to undertake a fundraising activity, consider Leeds Mencap to be your charity of choice!
There are lots of ways that you can get involved with our events – whether you’re an individual or a corporate team.
Our fundraising team have created a calendar of events and challenges that you can get involved with throughout the year. Already got a fundraising idea in mind? We’re here to support you to plan your own event from tea parties, quiz nights or sponsored danceathons!
We can provide advice, support, and materials to make sure that your event goes well and promote your event on our social media channels. We’re here to help you at every stage.
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January 1, 2023
Early Years Stay and Play Coffee Morning (Every Friday)
Our stay and play coffee mornings are open to parents of children aged between 0 and 5 years old with additional needs. Join us to meet other parents, share experiences and chat to our caseworker for advice, information and support…. Read more -
January 1, 2023
Mencap’s Mountain Challenge
Tackle a mountain or skyscraper from the comfort of your own home in our mountain challenge. About this event Always wanted to climb Kilimanjaro or scale Snowdon? Then we have the challenge for you! Climb any mountain of your choice… Read more -
February 1, 2023
Office Bingo
Stuck at your desk all day? Break up the day with some office bingo! Set up your bingo fundraiser Here are some tips to set up your fundraising event: Charge a donation to enter.Nominate a member of your team to… Read more -
March 1, 2023
Collection Tin
Support Leeds Mencap by getting a collection tin to display in your workplace! Download our Collection Tin event pack (PDF) Read more -
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May 14, 2023
Leeds Half Marathon 2023
The Leeds Half Marathon is one of Yorkshire’s biggest racing events. About this event The Leeds half marathon is a 13.1 mile route through Leeds. It’s a great way to see the sights of the city and with crowds of… Read more -
June 19, 2023
Learning Disability Week 2023
Join us to celebrate Learning Disability Week- Theme TBC! To raise awareness for Learning Disability Week we are running our annual “Wear a cap for Leeds Mencap” campaign. It’s a super simple way for you to get involved. Simply wear… Read more -
Take on the Tough Mudder!
Download our Tough Mudder event pack (PDF) Read more -
August 1, 2023
Mencap’s Big Tea Party
Throw a tea party to raise money for Leeds Mencap! About this event Holding a tea party is a great way to raise money for Leeds Mencap and to support people with learning disabilities and their families. Plus you and… Read more -
November 1, 2023
Say No November
Say no to something this November to raise vital funds for Leeds Mencap. What is say no November Say NO November is a challenge where you say no to something throughout the entire 30 days of November. Help raise money… Read more -
December 1, 2023
Christmas Raffle
Take part in our annual Christmas Raffle to support our charity this year! About this event Our Christmas Raffle takes place in December and each year we have a great selection of donated prizes to be won. Raffle tickets will… Read more -
December 7, 2023
Leeds Mencap x Headrow House Christmas Quiz
Returning for the third year in a row, join us at the brilliant Headrow House to test your knowledge and kick off your festive celebrations! Our Christmas quiz Our festive quiz is taking place on the 7th December 2023 at… Read more
