Fiver to Thrive
Challenge
Turn £5 into more in support of KPG this Mental Health Awareness Week
What is the Fiver to Thrive Challenge
The Fiver to Thrive Challenge is a fun and creative way to raise funds while supporting mental health this May.
Simply start with £5 – what you do with it next is up to you.
During the week of Mental Health Awareness Week (11th – 17th May 2026), use your creativity, skills and ideas to turn your fiver into something bigger. Whether you host an event, sell something handmade, organise a community activity or club together with friends or colleagues for a bigger initial investment, every pound raised by Sunday 17th May will help support the work of KPG.
The Challenge is Simple
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Sign Up in advance
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Start with £5 on 11th May
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Use your creativity to grow it, raise money, spread awareness of mental health and change lives
So the question is…
How much can you raise?
Every idea, event and effort helps raise awareness and funds for better mental health support.
Fundraising Ideas
Not sure how to turn your £5 into something bigger? Here are some ideas to get you started (don’t forget to ask your employer whether they can match fund your donation – making your fundraising go even further!)
Bake Sale
Bake some treats and sell them at work, school, or in your local community.
Coffee Morning
Host a relaxed coffee morning with friends, family or colleagues and ask for donations.
Get Performing
Put on a performance, open mic night, comedy set or mini concert.
Run a Raffle
Collect prizes and organise a raffle at work or within your community.
Sell Your Crafts
Create handmade items such as jewellery, artwork or decorations and sell them.
Car Wash
Get a team together and offer a car wash service in your local area.
Run a Wellbeing Class
Host a yoga, mindfulness, meditation or fitness class and donate the proceeds.
Sell Pre-Loved Items
Declutter your home and sell items online or at a small pop-up sale.
Why Take Part?
By joining the Fiver to Thrive Challenge, you are helping to:
Raise awareness for mental health
Support vital services delivered by KPG
Bring people together through creative fundraising
Make a real difference in people’s lives
No idea is too small. With just £5 and a little creativity, you can create meaningful change.
Sign Up
Fill in the form to register for the challenge and receive your free guide to turn £5 into support for better mental health.
Frequently Asked Questions - Fiver to Thrive Challenge
The Fiver to Thrive Challenge is a fundraising initiative where participants start with £5 and use their creativity to turn it into more money for KPG during Mental Health Awareness Week.
Anyone can take part – individuals, families, schools, workplaces and community groups.
You can organise a small fundraising activity such as a bake sale, raffle, coffee morning, car wash or selling handmade or pre-loved items.
The challenge runs during Mental Health Awareness Week, but you can organise your fundraising activity at any time during that period.
All funds raised go towards supporting the work of KPG and helping provide mental health support in the community.
No. The ideas provided are just inspiration. You can create your own fundraising activity and be as creative as you like.