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.
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.

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!

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

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

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

Got your own place?
Tell us about your event and we'll support you all the way.

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.
