Pause 4 Cruse
Whether you give up social media, streaming, gaming, or something meaningful to you, every donation helps support people through grief.
Take a break from one everyday habit, raise funds, and help Cruse provide bereavement support to those who need it. Whether you pause social media, streaming, gaming or something that’s meaningful to you, every donation helps Cruse provide bereavement support when it’s needed most.
Why take part?
Pause4Cruse is your chance to step back from one everyday habit for a month and turn that time into something meaningful. By asking friends, family and colleagues to sponsor your challenge, you’ll help Cruse support people through one of the most painful times in life.
How it works
1. Choose your pause
Decide what you’d like to take a break from for a month. It could be:
- Social media
- Streaming services
- Gaming
- Online shopping
- Doomscrolling
- Or choose something that’s meaningful to you
2. Create your fundraising page
Set up your fundraising page in just a few minutes and share why you’re taking part. Tell your friends, family and colleagues about your challenge and invite them to support you with a donation.
3. Complete your challenge
Enjoy your month-long pause, thank everyone who supports you and celebrate the difference you’ve made for people facing grief.
Make a difference
The money you raise helps Cruse support people struggling with grief, loss and bereavement. What your fundraising could help:
£68 Could provide a one-to-one support session with a trained Cruse volunteer.
£96 Could help give a volunteer additional training to support someone bereaved by suicide.
£615 Could help train a volunteer to support bereaved children and young people.
We’ll support you every step of the way
When you sign up, you’ll receive:
- A fundraising guide packed with ideas and tips
- Support from our fundraising team
- Resources to help promote your challenge
- Encouragement throughout your fundraising journey
Whether you’re aiming to raise £50 or £500, we’re here to help you succeed.
Frequently asked questions
No. You’re welcome to choose any habit or activity that’s meaningful to you.
You can complete your Pause4Cruse challenge whenever works best for you.
We recommend taking on the challenge for one week to a month, but you can choose a timescale that suits you.
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive everything you need to create your online fundraising page and start collecting sponsorship.