Support Us
Communities & Volunteering
There are many ways to get involved with us, from donating or leaving a gift in your Will to fundraising and volunteering – how you help is up to you.
So whether you want to jump out of a plane to raise money for research, visit your local school to explain diabetes to young children - campaigning or acting as an advocate in your community or even lobby Parliament, your help matters, and we welcome everyone.
Make a donation
Your donations help us invest more into diabetes research than any other UK charity. With your help, we're getting closer to a world where diabetes can do no harm.
Leave a gift in your Will
There are many ways to support our work, through payroll giving or playing our weekly lottery for example. But by leaving a gift in your Will, your legacy will help create a future without diabetes as our researchers strive to find a cure.
How to fundraise
From the silly to the strenuous, your one true passion to facing your fears, raise vital funds Your Way in your community, at work or at school.
Fundraising events
Dust down your cycle shorts, air out your trainers, or get ready to make a splash: there are many different exciting events you can get involved in throughout the year to raise money.
Volunteering
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Diabetes UK: we depend on an extensive network of people who give us their time freely to help us with our work
Campaigning
Campaigning is at the heart of our work - find out more about how we influence for change, and how you can make a difference.
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More ways to get involved
Join as a member
Membership gives you expert, up-to-date information on diabetes, put together by our team of nurses, dietitians and editors to support you every step of the way.
Donate in memory
Your kind gift in memory of a loved one will give hope to those affected by diabetes and their families.
Payroll giving
Payroll giving is the easy way for you to support us from your gross salary so that we receive your donation tax free at no extra cost to you.
Partner with us
We’re proud to have mutually beneficial partnerships with businesses from a variety of sectors and sizes. By working together, we can achieve far greater impact for people living with and at risk of diabetes.
Other ways to support
Find out about other ways to support our work.
