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!

New Charity Partnership with City Veterans

New Charity Partnership with City Veterans

The Ulysses Trust is delighted to announce that City Veterans CIC has selected us as their charity partner for the coming year. We are deeply…

Odyssey Circle Celebration at Google HQ 4 November 2025

Odyssey Circle Celebration at Google HQ 4 November 2025

Many thanks to everyone who attended our Odyssey Circle meeting at Google HQ in London yesterday evening. It was a wonderful night! The Odyssey Circle…

The Ulysses Trust Receives £10,000 Donation from Cambridge Management Consulting to Support Cadets

The Ulysses Trust Receives £10,000 Donation from Cambridge Management Consulting to Support Cadets

The Ulysses Trust is delighted to announce the generous donation of £10,000 from Cambridge Management Consulting, an international consulting firm. This contribution will directly support…

Exploring New Horizons Event – 7 May 2025 – HAC

Exploring New Horizons Event – 7 May 2025 – HAC

On Wednesday 7 May 2025 we hosted a special event at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) to meet our special guests and Ulysses Trust ambassadors,…


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!

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…

NACF Skydive Seville 2022

NACF Skydive Seville 2022

Intro “You build a connection like no other when you jump out of a plane together” Cadet Liam Pollitt On 15 April 2022 Norfolk ACF…

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…


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.