fundraising
Together, we can keep opportunities in aviation open today, tomorrow,
and for the future.
Aviation has the power to broaden horizons, build confidence and unlock future careers. For many young people, however, those opportunities can feel distant or out of reach. The Air League exists to change that.
By choosing to fundraise for The Air League, you’re helping to open doors for young people to access life-changing opportunities in aviation, aerospace and STEM, experiences that can spark ambition, develop skills and shape futures.
Every fundraiser, no matter the size, helps ensure that talent and potential, not background, determine who gets the chance to take flight.
why your support matters
Demand for our programmes continues to grow. Each year, more young people seek access to aviation experiences, skills development and career pathways, often at the very moment it can make the greatest difference to their confidence, ambition and future choices. Fundraising helps us to:
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Deliver inspiring aviation experiences that young people may not otherwise access
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Provide skills development, mentoring and scholarships throughout the year
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Build sustainable pathways into education, training and aviation careers
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Reach young people from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds
getting started is easy
1.
choose your fundraising idea
Pick something that suits you – big or small, solo or as a group. Explore some fundraising ideas below.
2.
Set up your
JustGiving page
Tell people why you’re fundraising and how their support will help.
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Share and start fundraising
Spread the word, enjoy the journey, and watch the impact grow.
what's in it
for you?
Fundraising isn’t just about giving back, it’s rewarding too! Anyone who raises £100 or more will receive 12 months free Air League membership, while gaining valuable skills such as teamwork, leadership and initiative along the way. You’ll build real‑world experience to strengthen your CV and future applications, all while having fun and making a meaningful difference.
we'll support you at every stage
When you sign up for a challenge, you’re not doing it alone. We’ll help you every step of the way with fundraising tips and ideas, resources to help you reach your target, and guidance to keep your fundraising safe and effective.
If you’ve got any questions or want help choosing a challenge, get in touch.
fundraising ideas
We have plenty of ideas to help inspire the kind of fundraising challenge you might like to take on. These have been grouped into different categories below to make it easier for you to find something that suits your interests and requirements. These are just a starting point, so if you come up with your own fundraising idea, we’d love to hear it. Please get in touch so we can discuss it further.
Big challenges
Love a challenge and thrive on excitement?
Then these adrenaline‑fuelled ideas are perfect for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course! If you’re hosting fundraising events to boost your donations or you’ve received cash you’d like to pay in, we can help with this. Simply email volunteering@airleague.co.uk and let is know which event you took part in and how much you raised.
We would love to send you any reasonable additional fundraising materials you might find helpful in branding your event to let people know you’re supporting us. We can help with posters and fundraising buckets – get in touch to discuss your ideas.
We’re here to support you by helping to make your fundraising ideas a reality. We’d love to hear any ideas you have and offer friendly advice on how best to proceed.
Yes, sometimes there can be especially if you are taking part in a sponsored event or challenge. The best way to find this out is to reach out to our team and we should be able to let you know when the deadline is and support with any paying in you may have.
The more the merrier, we say! We welcome all groups, teams and couples take part in our challenges subject to availability. Depending on your event, spaces might be limited, so if you’re interested in signing up a large team, it’s best to reach out and let us know.
If you email us directly at volunteering@airleague.co.uk, one of the team will be able to help you.