Welcome to Raising and Giving (RAG)
RAG (Raising and Giving) is really invaluable part of what we do at Winchester Students' Union as it gives our students a chance to give back to their community by making real differences to people's lives!
This academic year's RAG week will take place from 23rd February to 1st March 2026. If you would like to get involved in RAG week or know what events are going on, email the Students' Union Activities Team.
Charity proposals must come from a student who is currently enrolled at the University of Winchester and an Activity Group member. To propose a RAG charity please click here.
This year we are focusing our support on the following charities.
Winchester Students' Union – Approved RAG List:
Alzheimer's Society UK - Supporting people with dementia and funding dementia research.
Beat - Encourage people with eating disorders to seek help.
British Deaf Association - Campaigning for British Sign Language accessibility.
British Heart Foundation - Funding reasearch and support for heart conditions.
British Red Cross - Humanitarian aid to those in crisis worldwide
Breast Cancer Now - Funding research into the detection, treatment and cure of breast cancer.
Cancer Research UK - Funding cancer research and providing information to the public.
Carroll Centre Winchester - Supporting children, young people families and the local community.
Centrepoint - Support for young people and campaigning to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Children in Need - Funding for children with challenges caused by mental health, poverty, and family-related issues.
CoppaFeel! - Breast cancer awareness, providing information and advice on breast cancer.
Diabetes UK - Funding and support for people with diabetes.
Endometriosis UK - Education, information and support for endometriosis patients.
Great Ormond Street Hospital - Funding patient, family and staff support, for seriously ill children.
Hampshire Hospitals Charity - Support for NHS staff, patients and volunteers at Hampshire Hospitals.
Help for Heroes - Helping veterans and their families recieve support returning to civilian life.
Islamic Relief - Humanitarian Aid, promoting sustainable developments.
Macmillan Cancer Support - Advocating for people living with cancer.
MCA Trust - A family-run, volunteer-based charity supporting children & young people with cancer through treatment.
Mind UK - Campaigning and support for people with mental health problems.
Movember - Men's mental health, prostate and testicular cancer support.
Muslim Aid - Working with communities to improve the lives of those in need.
Naomi House Children's Hospice - Care and support for children with short life expectancies.
National AIDS Trust - Work to stop HIV preventing health, dignity and equality.
Oxfam - Action on climate change, clean water, emergency response, gender equality.
Papyrus UK - Prevention of Young Suicide via training, support and resources.
RNLI - 24/7 emergency response by volunteer lifeboat crews, saving lives at sea.
Southampton Action - Refugee and asylum support, helping vulnerable groups.
Stonewall - LGBTQ+ equality campaigns and support, driving positive change.
Trinity Winchester - Emergency accommodation and support for homelessness and addiction.
Turner Syndrome Support Society - Treatment and support for x-chromosome abnormalities.
The London Legal Support Trust - Providing funding those who need to access legal advice.
The Winchester Beacon - Shelter, food and programmes for homeless people.
Winchester Basics Bank - Providing emergency food and clothing to all who need it.
Winchester Hospice - Palliative and end of life care for adults with a life limiting illness.
Winchester Round Table - Annual fundraising for some of the largest events in Winchester.
Winchester Youth Counselling - Providing counselling to local young people experiencing mental health issues.
Women in Sport - Advocating for women and girls in sport.
Women's Aid - Support for women who experience domestic abuse.
Young Lives vs Cancer - Helping young patients (0-25) and their families face cancer.
Young Minds - Proide young people with tools to look after their mental health.
All fundraising at the Union comes through the RAG committee, who are also able to approve new charities. Only current University of Winchester students can put forward a charity for approval. Please check out the RAG society's website page to join their group!:
https://www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/groups/rag-society-c218
