There are so many different ways to support Railway Children – and one of the easiest is through social media.

It’s quick and simple and any money raised comes directly to us to help us keep reaching and protecting vulnerable children. Setting up a Facebook fundraiser allows you to not only help us change lives, but also share with your friends and family and let them know about a cause that is important to you. Even small amounts raised make a big difference and getting started couldn’t be easier…

 

Quick fundraiser set up

Simply click the button below to be taken to Facebook to set up your fundraiser straight away.

Set up now >

Top tips for Facebook fundraising 

1. Start with a Personal Story

  • Share why you’re supporting Railway Children. A personal connection makes your fundraiser more heartfelt and engaging.
  • Example: "I'm fundraising for Railway Children because I believe every child deserves safety and support."

2. Set a Fundraising Goal

  • Choose a realistic target that shows impact.
  • Example: "Let’s raise £100 – enough to provide food, drink and medicine to vulnerable children arriving at our Child Help Desk in India for 10 weeks"

3. Add a Compelling Cover Image

  • Use Railway Children’s official photos or videos to catch people’s attention. You can find these on  our social media pages.

4. Explain the Charity’s Work

  • Briefly share how Railway Children helps vulnerable children.
  • Example: "Railway Children protects children living on the streets, offering food, shelter, and long-term support to rebuild their lives."

5. Promote Your Fundraiser

  • Share your fundraiser on your timeline, tag friends and family, and encourage them to share it.
  • Use Messenger or WhatsApp to send personal invitations to close friends.

6. Keep Your Supporters Updated

  • Post updates regularly about your fundraiser’s progress.
  • Celebrate milestones like hitting 25%, 50%, or 75% of your goal.

7. Show the Impact of Donations

  • Let donors know how their contributions help.
  • Example: "Every £25 raised could provide an hour of one-to-one support for a vulnerable young person in the UK."

8. Thank Donors Publicly and Privately

  • Acknowledge every donation with a heartfelt thank-you. Tag donors (if appropriate) to show your gratitude.

9. Create a Sense of Urgency

  • Set a deadline for your fundraiser to motivate people to donate sooner.
  • Example: "Let’s hit the target by the end of the month!"

10. Use Facebook Fundraising Tools

  • Make use of features like the “donate” button and add updates directly to your fundraiser page.