Your fundraising helps us support families affected by hostage situations and former hostages rebuilding their lives.
We support your fundraisers worldwide.
From challenge events to community fundraisers, sponsored silences to sporting competitions, there’s a fundraising idea for everyone.
Whatever event you choose, and wherever you may be in the world, we’re here to help you succeed.
Set up your own fundraising page.
You can set up your own JustGiving page here to help raise funds in any of the following ways:
Running events suit all abilities. Your fundraising ensures families have professional support when they need it most.
We don’t have official charity places, but you can enter as an individual. Find a running event and set up fundraising through JustGiving.
Former hostage Anoosheh ran the London Marathon with his friend Simon in 2025 and together raised over £15,000 – a record for Hostage International!
The duo made their promise to run together while Anoosheh was still incarcerated in Evin. Simon was the British ambassador to Iran during Anoosheh’s final few months in prison and was involved in negotiating his release; the two have become lifelong friends as a result of this connection.
Georgia, who cheered on Simon & Anoosheh in London, went on to run the Great Run half marathon in Bristol in 2025. She helped raise over £2,000 for Hostage International. She said:
“I want to show my support for all those innocent people caught up in geopolitical events, through no fault of their own, by running to raise funds and awareness for Hostage International. I like the fact that it is a non-political charity that seems to work below the radar, quietly getting on with providing support to anyone who needs it.”
Take on physical challenges while raising funds for our work.
Challenge options include overseas treks and cycling events. Popular choices:
Every step you take helps us provide support to families and former hostages.
Need inspiration?
Sam, whose uncle was killed in a terrorist hostage siege, completed an ultramarathon for Hostage International.
Speaking about his fundraising experience, he said:
“Asking people to donate to a cause close to your heart can feel daunting. The sheer variety of fundraising websites can be overwhelming, and revisiting difficult memories from the past can make the process even harder. Thankfully, Hostage International made this process seamless. Their guidance through every practical stage — setting up the donation website, writing the story, and offering advertising advice — was invaluable. Beyond practical expertise, the pastoral support provided was exceptional. Altogether, they made the entire experience manageable while also being profoundly reassuring, and I can’t thank them enough.”
Virtual Fundraising
Create your virtual event from anywhere in the world.
Virtual fundraising fits around your schedule. Options include:
Set your distance or challenge. Complete it in your own time while supporting families affected by hostage situations.
From bake sales to quiz nights and charity matches to sponsored challenges – we welcome all fundraising ideas.
Your event can raise awareness and bring your community together. We provide support materials, fundraising tips, and social media coverage.
Please contact [email protected] to discuss your ideas.
When someone is taken hostage, families face situations they never expected. They often don’t know where to turn.
Your fundraising means we can:
“We [ran the Marathon] to give back to those who supported us when all prospect of hope seemed bleak. Hostage International was the only organisation that connected to our situation on a deeply personal level, which is embedded at the charity’s core DNA through Terry Waite. The charity gave us every resource it had available, regardless of the nature of help we required.”
An individual who was supported by Hostage International and went on to run a marathon to help others in need.
We’re here to help with your fundraising plans.
Email: [email protected]