Fundraising

This page contains tips, ideas and resources to help you raise funds for The Ulysses Trust or raise funds for your expedition.


Fundraise for The Ulysses Trust

There are lots of different ways of raising funds for The Ulysses Trust. Below are some examples of recent fundraising activities and events undertaken by individuals and groups including sponsored bike rides, expeditions, lunches, after dinner speaking, delivering newspapers and even book royalties!

Aviation Focus Group Lunch 2023

Aviation Focus Group Lunch 2023

Previous Chair of the Ulysses Trust, AVM Nick Kurth (pictured left), represented the organisation at the Aviation Focus Group (AFG) Christmas lunch on 29 Nov…

Odyssey Circle Launch

Odyssey Circle Launch

On 12 October 2023 we held a special event to launch our Odyssey Circle – a society of like-minded people who support the Reserves and…

Fundraising Plans Announced

Fundraising Plans Announced

The Ulysses Trust was delighted to announce its fundraising plans for the coming years at its annual team briefing event at HMS President on Friday…

BAE Systems Boosts Charity Fundraising To Support Disadvantaged Young People

BAE Systems Boosts Charity Fundraising To Support Disadvantaged Young People

The Ulysses Trust, a charity that supports adventurous activities for the UK’s Volunteer Reserve and Cadet Forces, has today reached two significant milestones. First, with…


Expedition fundraising activities undertaken by units

Get inspired and find out what other units did to successfully raise money for their expeditions and the adventures it helped fund. One cadet unit raised an incredible £18,052 from bag packing in supermarkets, £416 from selling burgers, £1,100 from running quiz and bingo nights and £1,473 from local lottery draws!

Hawaiian Saunter Venturer 2014

Hawaiian Saunter Venturer 2014

On Sunday 20th July 2014, 32 excited teenagers and 9 equally excited adults gathered at Manchester Airport for the beginning of our mammoth trip across…

Barra Honda 2019

Barra Honda 2019

Expedition Barra Honda Aim: To witness and embrace one of the worlds most amazing biodiverse environments and the culture within. To embark on a life-changing…

DofE GOLD Expedition 2019

DofE GOLD Expedition 2019

Within Middlesex Wing Air Cadets canoeing is a difficult activity to run at the best of times. Throughout the year we tend to paddle once…


Links to useful resources

Below are links to some resources you might find useful

  1. A-Z guide – Lots of ideas that can be used to spark your fundraising activities for individuals and groups.
  2. Give As You Live Donate – Create your own fundraising page and raise money for the Trust via our Give as you Live page.
  3. Give As You Live Online – Give as you Live Online is an easy way to raise money for the Trust when you shop online.
  4. Just Giving – An alternative (and popular) fundraising platform to use to collect sponsorship and donations for your fundraising.
  5. Support Us – More ways you can support the Trust.