Get involved
Volunteering
Our volunteers play a vital role in raising funds and raising awareness about the pain of arthritis. We couldn't operate without them.
Fundraise
We couldn't do what we do without your amazing support. Find out how you can help raise money to help millions of people with arthritis by organising your own event or taking part in other fundraising activities.
Virtual fundraising
10 Million people across the UK have arthritis and we can’t continue our amazing research or campaigns without your help. Discover all the ways you can do some life-changing fundraising from home.
Events
Each year our amazing fundraisers take on challenges around the UK and together we are pushing back against arthritis. Whether you’re looking for a new challenge, or have already secured a place, we’d love to support you every step of the way.
Get involved in our research
Our research volunteers help us to bring real life perspectives to our research activities. Find out more about how you can help shape our research or participate in research studies.
The Versus Arthritis weekly lottery
Your chance to win £25,000 every single week! Play the Versus Arthritis weekly lottery.
Leave a gift in your will
Gifts in wills are our largest source of income. Learn about the difference your gift could make, the types of gifts you can leave and our free will services
Giving in memory
Learn how you can give a gift to Versus Arthritis in someone's memory through a donation, funeral collection or tribute fund.
Campaign
People in the UK are in pain right now because of arthritis. Join us to make our politicians listen and take action to push back the limits of arthritis on people’s lives.
Corporate partnerships
Find out more about why we need your support and how your workplace can help us be there for everyone affected by arthritis, both now and in the future.
Ways to give
Whether you make a donation, include a gift in your will or take part in a raffle – together we're pushing to defy arthritis.
Organise your own event
Learn how to organise a fundraising event - including planning, promotion and safety.
Related information
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How did we do?
We want to hear how you think we’re doing. If you use our services, volunteer or support us, please take five minutes to fill in our survey and help us to make Versus Arthritis the best it can be.
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Order your Versus Arthritis Christmas cards
Visit our charity partner to browse the full selection of cards for Christmas 2021. Not only will you be sending joy, you’ll be making a real difference to the lives of people with arthritis and raising awareness too.
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My pain demands
For the hundreds of thousands of people with arthritis facing long waits for joint replacements, lives are on hold waiting for a surgery date.
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Together Versus Arthritis
We’re testing a new approach to supporting people with arthritis. If you live in Argyll & Bute, Belfast or Birmingham, join us as a Local Touchpoint volunteer.
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Keep your fundraising legal and safe
Read our guidance to ensure that your fundraising is legal and safe - including information about events, collections, cash handling, raffles and lotteries.
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The Painful Truth
Tell us your views and help us change the way chronic pain is portrayed in TV and film.
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Joint Replacement Support Package
We are calling on local health systems to urgently implement a six-point package of measures to improve the experiences of people with arthritis who are waiting for surgery.
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Calling all 11 to 16-year-olds - we need your help
We are launching an exciting project to improve the information and support we offer to young people. If you’re aged between 11 and 16 and have arthritis or a similar condition, we’d love to hear from you.
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An update on our face-to-face services
Due to the situation with the outbreak of COVID-19, we’ve made the decision to cancel all face-to-face services for the foreseeable future. Find out more about what this means for you.
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Order our information
Order or download from our range of free patient information booklets and resources for healthcare professionals and students.