SupportUKtoday - Frequently Asked Questions

General Community Questions

Who are SupportUKtoday?

SupportUKtoday is a UK‑wide community movement that empowers people to raise awareness for the causes that matter most to them. We bring together individuals, charities, venues and organisations through lived‑experience campaigns, community events, storytelling and meaningful connections, all under one unified identity.

Our focus includes mental health, homelessness (including people with pets), families facing terminal illness, memorial causes, loneliness, veterans and a wide range of community‑led initiatives. Everything we do is designed to strengthen communities, support charities and help people feel seen, supported and connected.

We are one movement built on compassion, lived experience and unity.

We do not collect donations or act as a fundraising platform.

Are you a charity?

No. SupportUKtoday is not a charity. We are a national community movement that supports charities by helping them reach more people through awareness, campaigns, events, challenges and community engagement.

Our role is to lift charities up, connect supporters to causes and create opportunities for people to take action in ways that feel meaningful and accessible.

We support charities through awareness, not through donation handling. All fundraising is done directly between the supporter or business and the charity.

Is SupportUKtoday an alternative to JustGiving or GoFundMe?

No. SupportUKtoday is not a donation platform. We do not collect or distribute charity money.

Donation Platforms (Example: JustGiving / GoFundMe)
You donate money → it goes to one charity or one person → finished.

SupportUKtoday = identity, awareness, action and community
You can support charities through:

  • Campaigns
  • Events and challenges
  • Merchandise
  • Awareness and storytelling
  • Community activities
  • Supporting multiple causes at the same time

We reinvest part of our movement income to grow campaigns, support more charities and create long‑term community impact.

We are not “just giving”. We are a movement built on unity, lived experience and real‑world action.

SupportUKtoday does not replace donation platforms. We never handle charity money — supporters and businesses donate directly through official charity links.

Is SupportUKtoday unique?

Yes. SupportUKtoday is unique because it is a movement, not a donation platform. Supporters use one identity to support any UK‑registered charity all year round, while donations always go directly to the charities.

SupportUKtoday also offers two pathways:

  • Option A – Free Supporter Participation & Community Activities
  • Option B – Professional Event Planning & Coordination Support (£200)

No other UK movement combines identity, awareness, lived‑experience campaigns, community events and professional event support under one unified structure.

What is the difference between SupportUKtoday, NoMeNoTree and JustForMeAndMyDog?

These are the three campaign strands of the SupportUKtoday movement, each focused on a different cause area:

  • SupportUKtoday — the overarching movement covering children, community, general awareness and all causes
  • NoMeNoTree — the mental health and wellbeing strand, focused on awareness, lived experience and community connection
  • JustForMeAndMyDog — the homelessness and pet welfare strand, supporting people and their animals who are at risk or without a home

All three strands operate under one unified S’port Me Today identity. Supporters can align their activity with the strand that best matches their chosen cause.

What is a campaign strand?

A campaign strand is a focused area of the SupportUKtoday movement. Each strand has its own cause identity, name and community focus, but all sit under the same unified S’port Me Today supporter framework.

When you register as a supporter, SupportUKtoday aligns your activity with the most appropriate strand based on your chosen charity or cause.

How does the SupportUKtoday income model work?

SupportUKtoday is not a fundraising platform. We do not collect, hold or distribute charity money. Supporters raise money directly for their chosen charity using their own fundraising pages (JustGiving, GoFundMe, etc.).

Our role is to provide identity, awareness, campaigns, events, lived‑experience storytelling and community support, helping supporters reach more people and strengthen their cause.

SupportUKtoday only receives income from merchandise, movement support contributions and store products. A portion of this income is reinvested into the movement to:

  • Build campaigns
  • Support more charities
  • Grow community impact
  • Create new opportunities for supporters

SupportUKtoday can create and host community events, but these are not fundraising events. We only charge for tickets or event costs. If you choose to raise money for a charity, you do so directly through the charity’s official page — never through SupportUKtoday.

SupportUKtoday never receives, processes or transfers charity donations. All donations go directly from the supporter or business to the charity.

Is there a cost to join SupportUKtoday?

No. Joining SupportUKtoday as a supporter is completely free under Option A – Free Supporter Participation & Community Activities. You can participate in community activities, join campaigns and support any UK‑registered charity at no cost.

Option B – Professional Event Planning & Coordination Support (£200) is only for those who want SupportUKtoday to professionally plan, coordinate and support their event. This is an optional service, not a membership fee.

How do I get my S’port Me Today Supporter Identity?

Your S’port Me Today Supporter Identity is issued when you register with SupportUKtoday. It includes your campaign strand alignment and unique Supporter ID Number, which you can use as a reference when taking part in activities, events or awareness campaigns.

Your identity is not a donation tool — it is a recognition of your participation in the movement.

Can I support more than one campaign at the same time?

Yes. You can support multiple charities and causes at the same time through different campaigns, events and awareness activities. SupportUKtoday is designed to be flexible and supporter‑led — you are never limited to one cause.

Can I choose which charity to support?

Yes. Supporters can choose from our charity list or select a cause area that matters to them. You can support multiple charities at the same time through campaigns, events and awareness activities.

If a charity is not listed, you can add their name when you register. Any UK‑registered charity or cause is welcome to join — either you register them or they register themselves.

How can I get involved?

There are many ways to contribute and join the movement — your support is not limited to money.

You can get involved by:

  • Supporting a charity that matters to you
  • Contributing financially through our store, products or movement support contributions
  • Contributing your time by taking part in events, challenges or volunteering
  • Joining a campaign and supporting a cause
  • Sharing your story to help raise awareness
  • Spreading awareness on social media
  • Becoming a venue or club partner

Every action — whether it is time, awareness or financial support — contributes to the same unified movement.

This is not just about support. This is about connection.

What is the meaning behind your logos?

SupportUKtoday Logo (Windmill, Teddy Bear, Heart)

  • 🌈 Windmill — transformation (dark to light)
  • 🧸 Teddy Bear — comfort
  • ❤️ Heart — compassion

Together they represent: hope, comfort and kindness.

S’port Me Today Supporter Identity Logo (Running Man)

The running‑man logo represents moving forward, not back to the past. The runner goes from Y to S, symbolising progress and choosing today.

Do you offer mental health support?

We provide resources and signposting, not clinical services. If you need immediate help, please visit our Mental Health Support page.

Is SupportUKtoday safe and legitimate?

Yes. We operate transparently, publish our financial model openly, and do not handle public charity money. All fundraising link clicks take users directly to official charity donation pages or recognised fundraising platforms, ensuring your contributions are secure and reach the intended destination.

 

 

🤝 Businesses, Venues, Organisations & Charities — CRS Questions

What is CRS?

CRS stands for Community Roots Support — the community partnership approach within the SupportUKtoday movement. Inspired by CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), CRS has been adapted for people, venues, charities and community-focused organisations rather than corporations.

CRS gives organisations a simple, pressure-free way to support their community through:

  • Awareness and visibility
  • Wellbeing and inclusion
  • Local connection and participation
  • Small voluntary gestures
  • Community-led involvement

CRS is not fundraising and not a donation programme. It is a community partnership model that helps organisations connect with people, causes and local communities through positive action.

Is CRS the same as CSR?

No. CSR is a corporate responsibility model used by businesses. CRS is our own community-focused approach, designed for people, venues, charities and local organisations who want to support their community through awareness, wellbeing and positive action.

CSR is corporate.
CRS is community.

Why should a business or organisation get involved?

Businesses, venues and organisations are part of the communities they serve. CRS provides a simple way to demonstrate support, encourage connection and take part in meaningful community activity.

  • Increase community visibility
  • Support awareness campaigns
  • Take part in local events
  • Show commitment to wellbeing and inclusion
  • Connect with local initiatives
  • Build positive community relationships

CRS allows organisations to contribute in a way that matches their values, resources and connection with their community.

How can an organisation become involved with CRS?

Organisations can choose to become recognised CRS Supporters or CRS Partners depending on their level of support.

Ways to get involved include:

  • Supporting awareness campaigns
  • Taking part in community events
  • Sharing local initiatives
  • Providing space or opportunities for community support
  • Encouraging staff, members or customers to participate

Every organisation can contribute in a way that feels natural and aligned with their values.

What is the difference between a CRS Supporter and CRS Partner?

A CRS Supporter shows support for the SupportUKtoday movement through awareness, visibility or community involvement.

A CRS Partner has a deeper level of involvement, such as supporting events, providing opportunities or working alongside the movement to strengthen community connections.

Both play an important role in helping communities grow.

Are there different ways organisations can support CRS?

Yes. CRS offers different ways for organisations to support the movement, allowing them to choose the option that best matches their size, resources and connection with their community.

CRS is designed to be flexible, accessible and focused on creating positive community impact.

What does a CRS Partner receive?

CRS Supporters and CRS Partners become recognised contributors within the SupportUKtoday community network through their involvement and commitment to community awareness.

  • CRS recognition
  • Visibility through SupportUKtoday community channels
  • Opportunities to join awareness events
  • Connection with community initiatives
  • A way to demonstrate commitment to wellbeing and social impact

Income generated through CRS participation and other SupportUKtoday activities, including products, supporter identities and community events, helps SupportUKtoday continue developing awareness campaigns, community activities and events that bring people together.

Is CRS a membership or donation?

No. CRS is not a donation programme and organisations are not paying to buy impact.

CRS provides organisations with an opportunity to support community awareness, participate in activities and be recognised for their involvement within the SupportUKtoday movement.

Any CRS participation fees or SupportUKtoday income streams help support campaigns, awareness activities, events and community initiatives as part of our social enterprise model.

How does CRS help SupportUKtoday grow?

CRS helps create a sustainable community model by connecting organisations with the SupportUKtoday movement.

Income generated through CRS participation and other SupportUKtoday activities, including products, supporter identities and community events, helps develop awareness campaigns, community activities and future initiatives.

CRS is not about buying impact. It is about creating shared responsibility and stronger communities.

Can any UK-registered charity get involved?

Any UK-registered charity is welcome to get involved. We particularly focus on causes that align with our core impact areas.

We do not form official signed partnerships. Instead, we invite charities to take part in campaigns or events.

Charities remain fully in control of their own donations, stalls and fundraising activity.

If a business or supporter wishes to donate, they do so directly through the charity’s official website or fundraising page. SupportUKtoday does not handle donations.