Vitalise's fundraising efforts are greatly enhanced by our local support groups, Friends of Vitalise, who play a key role in helping Vitalise raise money and awareness of our work.

Friends of Vitalise groups carry out a range of activities including:

• Raising money for Vitalise Centres and Vitalise service users
• Publicising and promoting the work of Vitalise
• Assisting our Community Fundraisers with local contacts, support and publicity for events, promoting volunteering opportunities and any other activities which may arise
  

Friends groups usually meet three times a year so that members can swap ideas, plan activities and socialise.

Some of the events organised by Support Groups in the last year include quiz nights, fun runs, dinner dances, Christmas fairs and plant sales.

There are currently five Support Groups across the country:

• Cornwall - Friends of Churchtown
• Kendal – South Lakes Support Group
• Southport – Friends of Ellerslie Court
• Surrey – Surrey Friends
• Essex - Friends of Jubilee of Lodge
  

All of these groups would welcome new members, but if you don't live near an existing group, why not start your own? The team here at Vitalise will be happy to offer you advice and help.

Become a friend of Vitalise

If you are interested in becoming a Friend then please contact us at our London office and we will be delighted to put you in contact with your local group or advise you on how to start a new one.