Your teenager has just told you they need to raise £3,500 for an expedition. We've been there. Ways2Raise is here to make it manageable — for them, and for you.
Your son or daughter comes home buzzing with excitement about a World Challenge trip to Nepal, a Scout expedition to Iceland, or a DofE Gold adventure abroad. Then they tell you the cost. And suddenly it's your problem too.
Ways2Raise was built specifically for this moment. We give UK teenagers a structured, proven system to raise every single penny towards their trip — with over 200 fundraising ideas, step-by-step guides, a grant finder, and a free progress tracker. And we give you the visibility, reassurance, and community you need to support them with confidence.
We take the safety and privacy of your child extremely seriously. Here is exactly what we do to protect them.
We never collect or store surnames for users under 18. Your child's account uses only their first name — keeping their identity protected at all times.
All accounts for under-18s must be registered using a parent or guardian's email address. You receive the confirmation email and remain in control of the account.
As a parent, you have a dedicated view-only dashboard. You can see exactly what your child is planning, tracking, and learning — at any time, from any device.
Our AI assistant, Frankie, is strictly ring-fenced to discuss fundraising and nothing else. It cannot be used for off-topic conversations and will not engage with inappropriate language.
We are fully compliant with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the UK Children's Code (Age Appropriate Design Code).
All payments are processed by Stripe, one of the world's most trusted payment providers. We never store card details. The £24.99 Adventurer plan has no auto-renewal.
Here is a plain-English guide to every feature on Ways2Raise — what it does, and how it helps your child raise more money.
The Idea Library is the heart of Ways2Raise. It contains over 200 vetted fundraising ideas — from classic bake sales and sponsored walks to creative social media challenges and approaching local businesses for sponsorship.
Every idea includes a difficulty rating, an estimated earning potential, and practical tips on how to make it work. Your child can filter by time available, skills, and personality to find the ideas that suit them best.
FundMyTrip is a free personal fundraising dashboard built specifically for UK teenagers raising money for overseas trips. It gives your child a place to log every pound they raise, track their progress towards their target, and share their journey with supporters.
As a parent, you get a linked view-only dashboard so you can see exactly how they're getting on — without needing to ask them every five minutes.
One of the biggest problems with fundraising is not knowing where to begin. The Getting Started guide solves this by walking your child through the exact first steps — from setting a weekly target to setting up the four free accounts that will make the biggest difference to how much they raise.
It also includes a checklist they can tick off as they go, so you can both see that they have a plan and are following it.
The Creator Hub is our free learning centre — and it might be the most valuable thing on the entire site. It teaches your child genuinely useful digital skills: how to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Canva, how to write a professional sponsorship letter, how to manage money, and how to speak confidently in public.
These are skills that will help them raise more money now — and look brilliant on a personal statement or CV for years to come.
This is the feature that most parents find most valuable — and the one most teenagers don't know exists. There are dozens of UK grants and bursaries specifically available to young people going on expeditions, Scout trips, DofE, and overseas adventures. Most of them are undersubscribed because not enough young people know to apply.
The Grant Finder Database lists over 50 of these grants, with eligibility criteria, typical award amounts, application deadlines, and tips on how to write a winning application. One successful grant application could add hundreds of pounds to your child's total.
Approaching local businesses for sponsorship is one of the most effective ways to raise serious money — but most teenagers have no idea how to do it. The Sponsorship Toolkit gives them everything they need: professional letter templates, email scripts, a guide on what to say in person, and a follow-up tracker to manage their outreach.
Many Ways2Raise members have raised £500–£1,000 from local business sponsorships alone using these tools. It's one of the highest-return activities available to teen fundraisers.
"I was more worried about the fundraising than my daughter was. Ways2Raise gave her a proper plan — and gave me the peace of mind that she wasn't just hoping for the best."— Sarah, parent of Jess, 17 — World Challenge Nepal
Every parent whose child is fundraising for a big trip goes through the same mix of excitement, worry, and "where do we even start?" — and most of them feel like they're figuring it out on their own.
Our Parents' Community changes that. It's a dedicated, moderated space where parents can ask questions, share what worked, swap tips, and support each other through the fundraising journey.
No question is too small. From "how do we approach local businesses?" to "what grants are available for Scout trips?" — our community has the answers.
Parents who've been through it share their best fundraising ideas, grant wins, and lessons learned — so you don't have to start from scratch.
Swap or sell expedition kit, uniforms, and equipment with other families. Save money and reduce waste at the same time.
The community is actively moderated by the Ways2Raise team. It's a positive, supportive space — no spam, no negativity.
The short answer is no — Ways2Raise is genuinely useful for free. Here is an honest breakdown of what each plan includes.
One successful grant application typically covers this cost many times over.
Straight answers to the things parents most want to know.
Yes. We do not collect surnames from users under 18, all under-18 accounts are registered using a parent or guardian's email address, and you have full view access to your child's account at all times. Our AI assistant is strictly limited to fundraising topics and cannot be used for anything else. We are fully compliant with UK GDPR and the UK Children's Code.
No. The free Explorer plan gives your child access to the full Idea Library, all How-To Guides, the Creator Hub, the FundMyTrip app, and your parental dashboard — completely free, with no card required and no expiry. The £24.99 Adventurer plan unlocks the Grant Finder, Sponsorship Toolkit, and downloadable templates. It's a one-off payment with no auto-renewal.
Yes. Every parent or guardian linked to an under-18 account has a dedicated view-only dashboard. You can see their fundraising progress, the activities they've logged, their trip details, and their target. You can view but not edit — the account belongs to your child.
When signing up, the system will ask whether the user is under 18. If they are, it will request a parent or guardian's email address. This email address is used for the account, and you will receive a confirmation email asking you to verify your consent before the account is activated. This applies to both the free and paid plans.
The Parents' Community is a dedicated, moderated online space where parents of teen fundraisers can ask questions, share advice, swap fundraising tips, and even exchange expedition kit with other families. It's actively moderated by the Ways2Raise team and is a positive, spam-free environment.
We believe so — and the success stories on this site are proof. Jess raised £5,700 for Nepal. Marcus raised £3,500 for Iceland. Amara raised £4,200 for Kenya. Every one of them started exactly where your child is now. The system works when teenagers follow it consistently — and Ways2Raise gives them everything they need to do exactly that.
Sign up free today and give your child the structure, tools, and community they need to raise every single penny towards their adventure.