Red Ribbon Funds

You can set up a Red Ribbon Fund really quickly and easily and there is no complicated paperwork to fill out. You can either print off and send this form back to us (the address is on the form) or contact Alfie Wright, who can help you to set up your fund, at alfie.wright@tht.org.uk or on 020 7812 1685.

Setting up an online Red Ribbon Fund

Setting up an online Red Ribbon Fund couldn’t be simpler. Please visit our Red Ribbon Fund site where you can look at other people’s special funds and set up your own if you want. If you need any help, or you would like us to set up your Fund for you, please get in touch with Alfie Wright, who will be more than happy to help, on 020 7812 1685.

The Steve Munro Red Ribbon Fund

Evelyn Munro was one of the first people to set up a Red Ribbon Fund when her son, Steve, died. Evelyn and other family members support Steve’s Fund with monthly gifts by direct debit and it is so wonderful to see it grow. We are so grateful to Evelyn and all of Steve’s family and friends for choosing to keep his memory alive in this way.

Evelyn says: 'When Steve died, his sister, brothers and I decided to set up a Red Ribbon Fund in his memory. He had great respect for the Terrence Higgins Trust and had been involved with their work, so we felt this was what he would have wanted.'

The Michael Fittock Red Ribbon Fund

Michael Fittock very sadly passed away in 1993 at the age of just 28. His mother, Maureen, has been supporting Terrence Higgins Trust in Michael’s Memory since 1997 and recently she decided to put all of these donations into a Red Ribbon Fund. Maureen and other family members have continued to contribute to Michael’s Red Ribbon Fund and because the Fund is online, it has allowed Michael’s friends to easily donate and share memories - even those friends who live abroad.

It has been lovely to get to know Maureen and to hear so much about Michael. It’s so touching that Maureen honours Michael’s memory in this way and we really can't thank her, and everyone else who contributes, enough.

Each Red Ribbon Fund is very unique and how your grow yours is entirely up to you. Some people donate on special occasions and anniversaries and encourage their friends and family to do the same. Others donate regularly via direct debit and it becoming very common for people to do some fundraising.

Fundraising can take many forms and you and your friends and family can choose to take part in large organised events or even create your own fundraising events. Quite a lot of Red Ribbon Fund holders take part in sponsored runs, marathons and Terrence Higgins Trust’s annual Walk for Life. Find out more about events to get involved in.

Our wonderful Red Ribbon Fund holders have organised events, such as music evenings, parties, dinner parties, barbeques and afternoon tea. They ask friends and family to make small donations towards their loved one’s Red Ribbon Fund and these events are not only a great way to raise money but also to remember and celebrate the special person you have lost.

Corinne Hatwell has a Red Ribbon Fund in memory of her very close friend, Gordon Chelsworth. For World AIDS Day last year, she invited her friends and family to a coffee morning complete with Red Ribbon Fund cookies and cupcakes. It was a really yummy way to fundraise and a big success!

However you decide to grow your Fund, we will be there to support you as much as we can. If you would like to discuss any fundraising ideas or would like any more information about getting involved in fundraising events, please call Alfie Wright on 020 7812 1685 or email alfie.wright@tht.org.uk