Fundraising at Empowerment
Empowerment is all about changing people’s lives here in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.
We are always wanting to help more people but can’t because we haven’t got the resources to do so. If you have been inspired by what we do and want to help us fundraise to make our dreams a reality, then please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
Every penny raised goes directly to supporting the people who need our help.
Current Fundraising
These are the projects we are fundraising for currently

Coast to Coast Hike
A group of us will be walking from Bridlington to Blackpool (138 miles) from Weds 7th April to Sat 10th April (4 days/3 nights) to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health.
A group of us will be walking from Bridlington to Blackpool (138 miles) from Weds 7th April to Sat 10th April (4 days/3 nights) to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health.
Mental health is such a dominating issue within our community, particularly in young men. As a group, we want to play our part in fighting against it and eradicate any stigma that surrounds men and their mental health.
In order to do this, we have teamed up with Empowerment Charity in Blackpool who work tirelessly to improve the lives of people across the Fylde Coast. Together, we will be raising money to help build a support space, specifically for young men, who are struggling with their mental health.
The space will be called ‘Elliot’s Place’ in memory of my brother Elliot Taylor, who tragically took his own life after battling with mental health and having nowhere to turn for immediate help.
Elliot’s Place will offer onsite counselling, peer-support, group activities and most importantly, it will be a safe space where men can feel comfortable to talk to each other about their thoughts, feelings and emotions without any stigmas attached.
Please help us get Elliot’s Place up and running to begin making a difference in the Blackpool community!
Finally, big thanks to Birkhouse Bed & Breakfast (York), Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall (Harrogate) and Read & Simonstone Village Hall (Burnley) for giving us a place to stay each night!
Past Fundraising
These are the projects we have previously fundraised for:

Wellbeing Candle raises funds for Elliot’s Place
Today is Time to Change Day as well as the launch of J.C. Tweddle’s E m p o w e r candle. 100% of profits will

Postcards to inspire
Proper Good Prints is a Manchester based artist owned shop, selling deigns that are musically inspired. Artist and shop owner, Abbie Franks, has created a

Hiking for Mental Health
Joe and friends hike the three peaks to raise money for mental health With mental health being such a prevalent issue among young men in

Hiking For Mental Health
Fund Raising for Empowerment Charity We are so honored to have been approached by this AMAZING group of young men who want to fund raise

Empowerment conquers ‘The Old Man of Coniston’
Early on the morning of the 25thJuly 2019, a group of Empowerment staff set off from the Empowerment Base to head towards the Lake District

The DEN – Bridlington to Blackpool 150 mile walk!
On the 4th – 10th of August Jamie Lee will be walking from Bridlington to The Empowerment base and the home of The Den in