Events & services
Come and be part of it. From workshops to bag packing days with your school or workplace — here's what's on and how to join in.
What's on
Events
Our events calendar is on its way.
We're putting together fundraisers, Pride stalls and bagpacking days. The full calendar will live here soon — in the meantime, get your group involved or invite us along below.
A hands-on way to help
Bag packing days
Bagpacking days are where it all comes together: people donate items, then we pack Hope Bags side by side. It's a brilliant way for a group to give practical help and see exactly where their donations go.
We can run one with your school, workplace or community group — bring the people and the donations, and we'll bring everything else.
- Donate items
- Pack together
- Schools & workplaces
- Half or full day
Schools
Ways your school can get involved
A simple, tangible way to bring kindness and community to life for pupils — at whatever scale suits your school. We'll help shape it around what works for you.
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Item collections
Set a class or whole-school collection for the essentials we pack into Hope Bags.
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Non-uniform or charity day
Run a fundraising day with Hope Bags as the cause.
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Class bag packing session
We bring the items and pupils help pack bags ready for the wards.
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Assemblies & PSHE
Pair an activity with a short talk about kindness and mental health.
Work with us
Get your group involved
Whether you're a classroom, a campus society, a local group or a company team, there's a way to get behind Hope Bags together — from collections and fundraising to a hands-on bagpacking day.
Want to work together?
Tell us a little about your group and what you'd like to do, and we'll take it from there. Every partnership enquiry goes through one place so nothing gets missed.
Partner with usLet's have a chat
Talks & workshops
We're happy to come and speak — about Hope Bags, lived experience of psychiatric admission, and how small acts of kindness make a real difference. We haven't run one yet, but if you'd like us to, we'd love to.
Tell us your group and what you're hoping for, and we'll shape something that fits.
Invite us to speakOur story & mission
Who we are, why Hope Bags exists, and the difference a bag makes on a ward.
Mental health & kindness
An honest, lived-experience conversation about admission and dignity.
Hands-on workshop
Pair a short talk with a bag packing session for schools or workplaces.
Help bring people together for Hope Bags.
Come to an event, host a bagpacking day, or invite us to speak — every bit of it helps someone feel seen.