Fundraising for The EPT
Why The EPT needs your support
We are the leading charity that focuses on ectopic pregnancy to provide such extensive general information and peer support for anyone that has experienced the condition
There is a crucial need for The EPT. When someone has a suspected ectopic pregnancy or is diagnosed with the condition, they and their partners have many questions and worries. We are here to provide those affected with somewhere to go, providing information and support. People gain comfort from being among others who had had a similar experience and many healthcare professionals signpost families to our services so that we can be there in the days, weeks, and even months ahead.
I chose this charity due to the kindness and support that I received after my surgery. They listened and encouraged me alongside my family and friends. They allowed me to express my thoughts and encouraged me to reach out and be open with my situation. Although devastating, the experience has proven to me that I have so much unending support and EPT have been an invaluable part of that.- An EPT Fundraiser
How you can make a difference
Money raised by our fundraisers means that we provide our services free of charge to anyone who turns to us in their time of need. Without our fundraisers, we simply would not exist.
This website, our information leaflets, and our range of support routes would not be here supporting people in their darkest days. We receive no government or corporate funding. As a tiny, niche charity, we rely on our fundraisers to keep us going.
Continue reading below to find out about our fundraising campaigns or check out our fundraising inspiration.
We have created a wellness guide to help you through your fundraising journey. We also offer a complimentary vest or t shirt to those who sign up to fundraise for us. You can hand out our fundraising leaflets to your supporters. There is also a short presentation that we have created for fundraisers if you would like to share your activity with a brief talk to raise awareness at your workplace. Finally, many of our fundraisers find using our branded items can be a great way to start conversations, raise awareness and generate interest in their fundraising. Please free to take a look at our online shop.
If you are interested in fundraising and require any reasonable adjustments to be made for our messages or calls with you, please let us know when you get in touch.
I would like to raise money to help this charity… I had never really heard of an ectopic pregnancy until it happened to me. I was and still am devastated. If I could receive some information about the charity and what fundraising I can do to support others and raise awareness it would be most appreciated.- An EPT fundraiser
Other ways you can help us
Find a run or event near you. We have a large selection of runs of all distances across the whole of the UK that you can browse, sign up and you will receive a welcome pack and t shirt or vest.
Find our hand selected top picks of our blockbuster events on offer. You can find a full, half marathon, 10k or even a 5k Santa in the City run in the UK or abroad, and run for The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust.
Make a donation online
Buy from The EPT shop and help us to continue providing our crucial services.
EPT Hike towards Healing
Our next Hike towards Healing will take place in the stunning Lake District. Hike Helvellyn as part of an intimate group guided by experts on 12 April 2025.
EPT 5k or 10k
With the success of our annual Spring and Autumn challenges, we are excited to offer a year round virtual challenge of both 5k and 10k distances.
Join the challenge in your local area, at any time of the year to suit you.
Please sign up via our shop
Gaming for Charity – gamE Play supporT
Ready to make a difference while doing what you love? Get your controllers, keyboards, and mobile devices ready to support The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust whilst Gaming…Making a difference – one game at a time!
The EPT1000 Challenge — Your Goal, Your Way - #EPT1000
The #EPT1000 Challenge will stretch and inspire you for a whole 12 months. It is low cost, you are in control and, by the end, you will have achieved something truly amazing.
The Challenge is either to run, walk, cycle or a mixture of all covering a distance of either 1000 miles or a 1000 km within 12 months. That’s…
83.3 (and a bit) km/miles per month, or
19.2 (and a bit!) km/miles per week, or
2.7 (and a bit!!) km/miles per day!
The EPT80 in 1 Challenge — 80 miles in one month for the 1 in 80 - #EPT80in1
Around 1 in 80 pregnancies are ectopic. To highlight this common and life-threatening condition, tackle 80 miles in one month with the #EPT80in1 Challenge. This is a virtual event, taking place annually over the month of August each year. Registration for August 2024 is now Closed.
If you would like to do this challenge during a month that suits you outside of our August official event please email our fundraising co-ordinator Jill@ectopic.org.uk.
Run, walk, cycle or a mixture of all covering a distance of 80 miles over a month. That’s about 2.6 miles a day.
Join our TCS London Marathon 2025 team
Every year we partner with CRunCH, the charity runners clearing house, who are able to offer Gold Bond places to those wishing to run in the prestigious London Marathon. We currently have a full team and a waiting list but if you did manage to get a ballot place and want to run for us, we would love to hear from you, and you can join our #TeamEPT25.
If you missed out on a London Marathon spot, there are other options here.
Join our Great North Run Team 2025
We will shortly have places to offer for the GNR 2025, please register your interest by emailing our fundraising Co- Ordinator jill@ectopic.org.uk
Great Run Series
We are delighted to be again able to offer places in the Great Run Series 2025. Please click on the link below for all the registration details (events will open for registration by end of November)
Please note the Great North Run is not connected to these and places for the GNR should be applied for directly by emailing our Fundraising Co-Ordinator Jill, please see above.
The events we offer are:
Great Birmingham 10k and half marathon – TBC
Great Bristol 10k and half marathon – TBC
Great Manchester 10k and half marathon -TBC
Great North Swim, Windermere, The Lake District – TBC
The Kiltwalk Series
The Kiltwalk is an inspiring series of walks that takes place across Scotland. There are four Kiltwalk locations with dates across the year. Generously, monies raised are topped up by 50% by The Hunter Foundation which means participants are able to raise even more crucial funds for their chosen charity. This is a popular event and we are lucky to have had many fundraisers kindly sign up to various Kiltwalk events to support us. Once signed up, we will send you a bespoke welcome pack and a complimentary vest or t-shirt.
Registration for 2025 now open:
Glasgow – April 26/27th
Aberdeen – June 1st
Dundee – August 17th
Edinburgh – September 14th
Inflatable obstacles - 5k, 10k, or 15k
Add extra excitement and fun to your 5k (or more!) by joining a run with an inflatable obstacle course! Locations include Derby, Exeter, Leeds, Bristol, Cheshire, and Edinburgh.
Celebrations and remembering on important dates
Facebook Birthday Fundraisers make donating on birthdays easy.
For any important dates that are special to you, you can donate instead of distributing favours and we have thoughtful thank you notes that can be added to table settings. You can set up a JustGiving online page and invite family, friends and colleagues to make a donation in lieu of gifts and leave a personal message.
Hold an EPTea Party
Many people tell us how a cup of tea and piece of cake with a friend or family member can provide some much-needed comfort during their recovery.
Combine a cuppa with friends and raising awareness and funds with holding an #EPTea Party.
More fundraising inspiration!
As well as The EPT’s fundraising activities, we are also able to offer flexibility – you can be creative and find or organise an activity that appeals to you. Set a personal goal with a focus; many consider and value participation in a fundraising activity as part of their personal recovery journey.
Popular activities include local walks, runs, cycles, swims and even skydives. You can develop an activity that is meaningful to you in your area or see what other fundraisers have done for inspiration.
… And if you don’t have an idea as yet, don’t worry, just get in touch and we can help with tonnes of inspiration.
I chose to fundraise for this charity due to the kindness and support that I received after my surgery in November. They listened, laughed and encouraged me alongside my family and friends, they allowed me to express my thoughts and encouraged me to reach out and be open with my situation. Although devastating, the experience has proven to me that I have so much unending support and The EPT have been an invaluable part of that- Fundraiser for The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Sign me up!
Getting involved in any of our fundraising events is super easy and our Fundraising Coordinator, Jill, is on hand to help and support in any way she can.
Simply fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon with details, inspiration and support! We aim to respond within three days and, if you have not received a message from us in that time, please check your junk folder.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for our messages or calls with you, please let us know when you get in touch.
We are the leading charity that focuses on ectopic pregnancy to provide such extensive general information and peer support for anyone that has experienced the condition Funds raised will make a difference across all of our activities which aim to help improve care and support for anyone experiencing ectopic pregnancy. This includes our information and support, assisting with research, and sharing lived experiences to provide healthcare professionals with personal perspectives. We receive no government funding for our crucial work. We cannot do all that we do without your help.
