Fundraising Events

Fundraising events

Accrington Stanley Community Trust relies on the generous support of individuals, groups, and businesses to raise vital funds that help us deliver life-changing programmes to over 20,000 people every year. Your involvement makes a real difference in our community.

Each year, we host a wide range of exciting fundraising events designed to engage, inspire, and unite our supporters. Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself, support a great cause, or simply have fun, there’s something for everyone.

We’d love for you to be part of our journey!

Check out our upcoming events below and find out how you can get involved:

Stanley’s Corporate Challenge social media graphic

Accrington Stanley Community Trust ‘Corporate Challenge’

1st September – 30th November

We’re giving you £50 to get started — now let’s see how far you can take it in just 3 months!

Join us for an exciting launch event at Stanley Sports Hub on Monday 1st September, where the challenge begins.

Over the course of the challenge, you’ll have access to:
💷 £50 starter fund
📊 Live leaderboard tracking progress
🤝 Ongoing support from our team
🏆 Awards and recognition at our celebration event in January 2026

Whether you’re raising funds solo or as a team, this is your chance to make a difference, show off your creativity, and compete for the top spot.

Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Tee up for the Trust Golf Day

Thursday 11th September – Accrington Golf Club

Join us for a fantastic day of golf and fundraising at “Tee Off for the Trust”, our new charity golf event in support of Accrington Stanley Community Trust.

Enjoy a full day of hospitality and competition all while helping to raise vital funds for our life-changing community programmes.

Event Schedule:

☕ Arrival & Breakfast

⛳ Shotgun Start

🍽 Post-Round Food

To book your team of four sign up here

Accrington Stanley Community Trust & East Lancashire Hospice Stadium Sleepout

Friday 10th October 2025

The Stadium Sleep Out is a brand-new event for 2025, bringing together East Lancashire Hospice and Accrington Stanley Community Trust in a joint effort to raise vital funds. Every pound you raise will support the essential work both charities do for local people.

🕗 Event Schedule

📅 Friday 10th October

🧠 Quiz Night: 8:00pm – 11:00pm (Coleys Bar, Wham Stadium)
💤 Sleep Out: 11:00pm – 6:00am (in the stands)
🍳 Breakfast: 6:00am – 7:30am (The Crown Pub, Whalley Road, Accrington)

🎟 Entry Details

£30 per adult
£20 per child (ages 14–17 years)

Includes hot supper, breakfast and exclusive branded merchandise.

💙 Fundraising

All participants are asked to raise a minimum of £100 sponsorship, which will be split equally between East Lancashire Hospice and Accrington Stanley Community Trust.

Your support helps provide vital community programmes and essential hospice care across East Lancashire.

Tickets on sale from Friday 18th July 2025.

To sign up please visit East Lancs Hospice website here

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