Organised by MediCinemaThis May, join our Mental Health Awareness Appeal to raise vital funds for MediCinema and shine a light on how our in-hospital cinema experiences transform the mental health of NHS patients and their loved ones.
Closes 15/06/2025
MediCinema gave me back myself again and I never could have expected the amazing support system that came with it. It’s not just watching a film; it changes lives and gives people a purpose again.”
For the past 25 years, MediCinema has delivered over 300,000 cinema experiences to NHS patients in hospitals across the UK. It is our mission to reach thousands more by building more in-hospital cinemas in more NHS Trusts.
We’re proud that our service is free for patients and comes at no cost to the NHS. With no government funding, we rely on the generous support of people, like you, to help us to improve the mental health of thousands of patients through the power of cinema.
Our attendee surveys show that
93% agree that MediCinema experience reduces stress and anxiety.
94% agree the MediCinema experience helps people feel less isolated.
91% of attendees agree that MediCinema helps patients to cope, and supports their mental health.
Join our Mental Health Awareness Appeal in May 2025, to raise vital funds for on-going MediCinema services, and raising awareness of the impact MediCinema has on improving the mental health of NHS patients.
You, your company, school or group can help reduce stress, anxiety, and loneliness in hospitals by making a donation or participating in a '100 miles for MediCinema' fundraiser.
Join us and commit to travelling 100 miles during the month of May!
Help us raise £20,000 in May for Mental Health Awareness Week to fund MediCinema’s mission to reach more NHS patients. Whether you're a company, school, group or individual, it’s easy to take part.
Your support – through a donation, a fundraising challenge or both – will give more patients a vital break from the ward, a moment of connection, and the mental health benefits of cinema.
Maybe you normally only walk to the car and back, you occasionally go for a stroll, or you hike across the Peak District once a week- we invite you to complete 100 miles for MediCinema across the month of May.
Whether you walk, wheel, skate, cycle, canoe, roller-blade or roly-poly along the way, every mile will help us raise crucial funds and spread awareness for MediCinema’s mission to improve the mental health of thousands of patients through the power of cinema.
"MediCinema virtually transported Brooke away from the hospital environment giving us all a feeling of normality that we'd been missing. It was the biggest mood booster imaginable." -Paula, Brooke's mum.
Every pound you raise supports NHS patients and their families when and where they need it most.
If you prefer to make a financial donation to MediCinema without participating in a fundraising activity, donations can be made on this JustGiving Page!
Your direct donation could help towards:
£800 – a private screening
£1,500 – managing our regular screenings
£3,000 – developing private group screenings
£5,000 – maintaining our cinema equipment
All corporate donors and fundraisers will be included in:
- A mid-campaign LinkedIn post
- A campaign round-up article on our website
And Or...
If you prefer to participate in fundraising activity, join us – and commit to travelling 100 miles during the month of May!
Who? Solo, with your friends, work colleagues or fellow students, you can take part at any age.
How? Walk, wheel, swim, skate, cycle, canoe, cartwheel, roller-blade or roly-poly along the way!
Where and When? For an adult of average mobility and fitness it could be achieved by doing the equivalent of an hours walk per day, and a longer walk at weekends. You can divide your miles evenly across the 31 days of May.
Make it fun, safe and do-able! Remember, raising money and awareness for mental health while improving your own mental and physical wellbeing is the most important thing. No need for you to prove to us that you have completed it – but you might like use the free Strava app or Fitbit to help you record your progress.
There’s no fee for joining the appeal.
*You must be over 18 to set up a fundraising page unless under the direct supervision of an adult.
Use JustGiving to create your fundraising page - we've set it up so you'll be ready to go. If you're part of the team you can link together to share your fundraising achievements.
There's no fundraising target either, but we recommend a target of £500 for an individual taking part, and £1,500 for a group as something to aim towards.
Ask friends, family, or other colleagues to sponsor you! Use the links on Just Giving to share to your social media, just tell people what you are doing and why!
Ask companies – yours or others - if they’ll match your donations – many companies like to support charity appeals, and may be interested in the work of MediCinema. You can share this fundraising pack with them.
It’s time to shout about your fundraising efforts and make your friends, family, colleagues and social networks aware!
Share Your Journey:
Snap a photo on your activity and share on social media.
Tag MediCinema and your company’s account to help raise awareness! Use hashtags:
#FeelBetterWithFilm
#[YourCompanyName]Moves
#MentalHealthAwarenessAppeal
Connect with us:
Facebook - @medicinema.org
Instagram - @medicinema_charity
X - @MediCinema
Join our Strava community where you'll become a part of an incredible community of like-minded challengers who will be there to celebrate your achievements and cheer you on. https://www.strava.com/clubs/MediCinema
Promotion Toolkit:
Need help talking about who we are and what we do? Click HERE to download our ready-to-use marketing and promotional assets.
Contact fundraising@medicinema.org.uk if you have any questions.
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