Shave. Fundraise. Help end new cases of HIV in the UK.
Every day, people across the UK rely on Terrence Higgins Trust for support, advice and lifesaving services.
By taking on the Big Shave Off, you'll raise vital funds to support people living with and affected by HIV and help bring us closer to ending new cases of HIV in the UK by 2030.
Whether you shave your head, beard, chest or legs, every pound you raise will help change lives.
Grab your clippers and join supporters across the UK taking on the Big Shave Off.
Taking part is quick and simple!
- Sign up below.
- Set up a JustGiving fundraising page and ask friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you.
- Shave your head, chest, legs or beard.
You can even raise the stakes by hosting a 'shave it or save it' challenge. Will your friends and family donate more for you to Shave or Save? It all comes down to the day of your challenge!
If shaving isn’t for you, you can challenge yourself to dye your hair a crazy colour, create a crazy hair-do, or even grow your hair as long as you can.
Once you’ve signed up below, our friendly fundraising team will support you every step of the way.
Why take part?
- Make a real difference for people living with HIV.
- Challenge yourself and try something new.
- Have fun with friends, family and colleagues.
- Share your shave with supporters online.
- Feel proud knowing you're helping create positive change.
See what our supporters have done
Our supporter Dylan did the Big Shave Off as part of World AIDS Day. Find out what he did and what his motivations were.
See why Dundee Councillor Lynne Short also braved the shave to have her long locks lopped off.
Your fundraising makes a difference
By taking on the Big Shave Off, you'll be doing something amazing for people living with and affected by HIV.
Every donation you raise helps Terrence Higgins Trust provide vital services, including HIV testing, counselling, peer support and our one-of-a-kind sexual health helpline. Together, we're working towards a future where there are no new cases of HIV in the UK, everyone living with HIV is diagnosed and receiving treatment, and nobody faces stigma because of their HIV status.
The difference your money makes
£15 could help answer one call to THT Direct, a lifeline that supports over 12,000 vulnerable people every year.
£50 could help provide a vital grant for someone living with HIV who is struggling to afford basic necessities.
£100 could help fund our Living Well services, helping people living with HIV access the support, information and care they need.
Every pound you raise brings us one step closer to ending new cases of HIV in the UK and ensuring everyone affected by HIV can live healthy, confident lives free from stigma
Fundraising is quick and easy
It takes just two minutes to set up your JustGiving page and link it to our team page to kick start your fundraising.
All donations to your JustGiving page will come directly to us at Terrence Higgins Trust.
Alternatively, you can fundraise on Facebook. Simply set up your fundraising post and get those donations rolling in.
Going live!
Do your shave on Tik Tok, Instagram Live or even film and post across your social accounts.
This is a great way to get friends and family involved on the day, boost your fundraising and show everyone the difference they're helping to make.
Raise £20 and get your free T-shirt
Everyone who registers their Big Shave Off will receive a free Terrence Higgins Trust T-shirt once you have raised £20 on your JustGiving page.
Spread the word
You’re taking on an amazing challenge to raise money to make positive change for people living with HIV around the UK – that’s something we think everyone should hear about.
Remember to include your fundraising link, tag us on Instagram @TerrenceHigginsTrust and @THTChampions on social media and use the hashtag #BigShaveOff
Thank you!
Everyone who raises £150 or more will receive one of our limited-edition Do it for Terry pin badges to show off. If you’d like a certificate, let us know and we’ll pop one in the post to you.
Never fundraised before?
Don't worry. Most participants have never fundraised before.
From setting up your fundraising page to sharing your story, we'll be with you every step of the way.
Got any questions or would just like a chat? Email us at [email protected] and we'll be in touch.
Ready to take on the Big Shave Off?
Sign up today, set up your fundraising page in minutes and start making a difference.
Register now and join a community of supporters helping create a future without new cases of HIV in the UK.