DARE to BARE Fundraising Resources

Whether you're aiming to reach your £50 fundraising target or hoping to raise even more, you'll find everything you need to support your sponsored swim. Explore fundraising ideas, social media resources, and sponsorship tips to help raise vital funds for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance while spreading the life-saving message behind DARE to BARE.

Easy fundraising ideas

1. Self donate

People who make a donation to their own page to get them started raise a whopping 84% more!

2. Ask close friends and family

Many people are happy to support a good cause but simply need to be asked.

3. Share on social media

Post updates about your training, fundraising progress and why you're taking on DARE to BARE.

4. Hold a cake sale

A simple workplace or community cake sale can quickly boost your total.

5. Organise a sweepstake

Try a lap-count competition where supporters guess how many laps you'll complete at DARE to BARE.

6. Host a quiz night

Gather friends, family or colleagues for a fun fundraising evening.

7. Double up
Check whether your company offers match funding for charitable fundraising.  It's worth a quick email to your HR team or manager to find out!

 

Spread the word

The more people who hear about DARE to BARE, the greater the impact.

You can help by:

  • Sharing your fundraising page
  • Talking to friends and colleagues
  • Posting on social media
  • Printing posters for your workplace or community group
  • Encouraging others to learn CPR

Every conversation helps raise awareness.

Social media tips

Posting regularly can significantly increase donations. Try sharing:

  • Why you've signed up
  • Your fundraising target
  • Training updates
  • Facts about CPR awareness
  • Information about Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
  • Photos from the event day
  • Fundraising milestone celebrations

Remember to include your fundraising page link in every post.

Sample social media posts

Post 1 – I've Signed Up!

I've signed up for DARE to BARE 2026, a women-only sponsored open water swim supporting Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.

The event is raising awareness that women are less likely than men to receive bystander CPR in public during a cardiac arrest.

I'm taking on this challenge to help raise vital funds and start important conversations that could save lives.

If you'd like to support me, please donate here: [fundraising link]

#DareToBare2026 #CPRAwareness

Post 2 – Fundraising Update

Training is underway and I'm getting ready for DARE to BARE 2026!

Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far. Every donation helps Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance continue delivering life-saving care across our communities.

There's still time to support me here: [fundraising link]

#DareToBare2026

Post 3 – Event Day

Today's the day!

I'm taking part in DARE to BARE 2026 at Vobster Quay to raise funds for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and help raise awareness about women's access to life-saving CPR.

There's still time to support me here: [fundraising link]

Wish me luck!

#DareToBare2026 #CPRAwareness

Fundraising resources

Download and share:

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dorset and somerset air ambulance DARE to BARE Logo
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dorset and somerset air ambulance DARE to BARE Logo

Event logo

Poster template

Need support?

Our fundraising team is here to help. Whether you need fundraising ideas, promotional materials or advice on reaching your target, we'd love to hear from you.

Email: [email protected]

Together, we can raise vital funds, challenge stigma and help save lives. Thank you for daring to bare.

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Author: Laura Hector

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