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 The BIG Garden Party

Get together with friends and family and host a BIG Garden Party this May bank holiday weekend.

Get ready to party

Get the bunting out, dig out your gingham, find your picnic basket and fire up the BBQ! It’s time to play games, eat yummy food, chill the drinks and have lots of fun catching up with friends and family, all while raising money to fund vital research.

Your home, your garden, community centre, at work, the park even virtually. It's up to you.

Bank holiday weekend: 24-26 May 2025

Fundraising target: £150

Follow these simple steps to get signed up...

Join the Facebook group

Sign up by joining our Facebook group and connect with other participants.

Start fundraising

Set up your fundraising page and share with your friends and family.

Free gift

When you sign up, you'll receive a free t-shirt, bunting, banner and a fundraising kit to help plan your party.

garden fundraising pack

Special offer when you hit your fundraising targets:

Raise £50 and get four limited edition Kidney Research UK coasters.

Raise £150 and get a Kidney Research UK medal.

Hosting a BIG Garden Party

Follow these simple steps and you’ll be on your way to raising money for vital research in no time!

The Big Garden Party

1. Join the kidney community

Join our Facebook group. You can do this in less time than it takes to boil the kettle!

2. Party plan

Register and activate your fundraising page

3. Pick your date

Choose when you'll host your Big Garden Party over the May bank holiday weekend 24-26 May 2025, or later in the summer if you'd prefer.

4. Donate

Share your fundraising page with your nearest and dearest and ask them to donate for a plate, give a price for a slice or give to  play games and kickstart your fundraising.

5. Spread the word

Show what your doing on social and why you're fundraising. Remember to use the hashtag #BIGGardenParty and #TeamKidney

6. Have fun

Enjoy your BIG Garden Party – gather your guests and have loads of fun, it’s a piece of cake.

Resources and guides

Download these handy resources to support your event

Fundraising poster

Download a promotional poster to let people know all about your Big Kidney Party

Sweepstakes poster

Download the sweepstakes game to play and raise extra donations at your party

Cake toppers

Download these DIY cake toppers to decorate your tasty bakes on the day.

Other useful stuff

Image FR pack

Fundraising

Get all the materials and resources you need for your fundraiser.

London Bridges Walk walkers

Dress to impress

Get extra merchandise and show everyone you're on #TeamKidney.

A runner finishing an event wearing the Kidney Research UK running top

Got your own place?

Tell us about your event and we'll support you all the way.

London Bridges Walk walkers

Fundraise online

Get your fundraising off to a flying start with your own JustGiving page.

Frequently asked questions

Got a question? Get in touch

If you have a question or would like to chat about one of our events, the team here at Kidney Research UK are happy to help. Please get in touch.

0300 303 1100

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