Fundraising Futures

How would you like the NHS to be funded? What would you fundraise for? What role should charity have in providing healthcare?

These are some of the questions we asked members of the public to think about whilst they made posters about NHS funding. Some designed thematic appeals like toy drives for children’s hospitals; others criticised over-reliance on charity, appealing instead to the government to increase funding. Some even feared the NHS may not last. Check out the posters below. What do you think about charity and the NHS?

A plain white poster features a thoughtful message written in pink: "Over-reliance on charity is a sign of failure. Some charity is good. The balance/harmony has to vary by circumstance." A smiling face is drawn at the bottom right corner, adding a touch of warmth and positivity to the serious message. The poster emphasises the importance of finding a balanced approach to charity and highlights the need to adapt to different situations.
Kun (35), Birmingham
A poster with a plain white background features a photograph of an empty hospital ward with neatly made beds. Below the photograph, the handwritten text reads: "NHS… To be paid by the gove."
Kholoud (42), Saudi Arabia
A poster with a yellow background features the words "SAVE THE NHS" written prominently in the centre. Above the text are two pictures: one showing blood samples and another depicting a healthcare worker high-fiving a child in a hospital room. Below the text are two additional pictures: one of medical equipment and another of an operation theatre with surgeons performing surgery. Little red hearts adorn the background around the pictures, signifying the value and importance of the NHS and its healthcare services.
Jade (24), Birmingham
A colourful poster promoting a "Fun Run" event. The text reads: "A Fun Run with or without your PET" with a heart drawing next to it. The date "16 November" is prominently displayed in bold yellow text on a blue background. The event details below mention the time "10 am - 4 pm, at Kelpies in Falkirk." The poster has illustrations, including a small animal character at the top right and a heart at the bottom. The name "Sandra, age 11" is written at the bottom.
Sandra (11)
A creative poster with a bright yellow background features the bold question in blue ink: "What does the NHS mean to YOU?". Surrounding the text are various images representing different aspects of the NHS, including a patient’s hand with an IV, a blood sample, an infant’s feet in a cast, a medical professional high-fiving a child in a hospital room, medical equipment, a CT scanner, and a stethoscope. These images illustrate the comprehensive care provided by the NHS.
Heruinder (53), Birmingham
A red poster with black ink writing features the message "FUND YOUR DOCTORS" in a large bubble font at the top. The text “SAVE THE NHS” is written in a matching bubble font in the bottom right corner. The overall design emphasises the urgent need for healthcare funding and support for the NHS.
Anonymous (26), Hereford
A poster with the bold text 'THE NHS NEEDS YOU!' written in yellow capital letters. The Scottish flag is displayed at the bottom of the poster.
Violet (10)
A poster with the bold "NHS" written at the top and a picture of an ambulance speeding down a street. The poster features hand-drawn illustrations, including a tent and a person pushing another on a stretcher with a text bubble “Here is your medicine”. The setup describes a medical camp. The text "HELP THESE PEOPLE" emphasises the need for support, while "Have money in fares" is written below the NHS title, suggesting financial struggles.
Verity (9), Glasgow
At the top of the poster, there is an image of a hospital reception area labelled "NHS" with the text "Providing Better Services" written beside it. Below, there is a close-up image of lab research equipment with the text "Research for Innovation." On the right, there is an image of a surgeon sitting in the dark, accompanied by heart and blood bag symbols, with the word "Surgery" written underneath. At the bottom, there is a cut-out of an ambulance and the text "Life Matters."
Ruchika (33), Glasgow
A poster featuring a healthcare professional high-fiving a child in a hospital room at the top. To the right, the text reads, "NHS Saving Life." At the bottom left is an image of an infant's feet in a cast, with the text "Help them save more" beside it. The poster also includes cut-outs of medical symbols, such as a first aid kit and a blood bag.
Rizwana (31), Glasgow
A poster with the text "Buy Cake for Children in" written in the top half. In the centre, there is a drawing of a strawberry cake. Below, the text continues with "Hospital" and the phrase "It’s a win-win, you get cake, and you help other people." The poster promotes a bake sale fundraiser for supporting children in the hospital.
Nora (10), Glasgow
A poster with a green background featuring the bold text "NHS!" at the top in bubble font. In the bottom right corner, there's an image of a dragon boat, while the bottom left corner displays the text "Fund NHS" in bubble font, suggesting a fundraising event themed around a dragon boat festival.
Michael (6), Glasgow
A poster with a blue background features an illustration of a train carriage at the top. At the top of the train carriage, there's a money bag labelled “£106 billion.” Below, a prominent arrow with the text “Fund the NHS, not 30 mins of a train ride” points downward toward the word “NHS,” which is written in a bold bubble font at the bottom. The poster critiques the HS2 project, a proposed high-speed rail link in England, by suggesting that significant funding should be allocated to the NHS instead.
Yakine (18), Birmingham
A poster featuring a central photograph of a patient’s hand connected to an IV line in a hospital. Surrounding the photo, the handwritten text expresses thoughts on healthcare costs and policies. The text reads: "If you are any age, your surgery can be free," "Doctors can be paid more than 300k and they can be paid 1,000,000 dollars in one year," and "Only people that have more than 1p can be charged with 1p for a surgery for people."
Mohammed (7), Saudi Arabia
A poster with a yellow background featuring prominent bubble font text that reads, "Our NHS needs to be protected." At the bottom left is a cut-out of an ambulance inside a heart, symbolising care and protection for the NHS.
Rachel (42), Lanarkshire
A red poster featuring Scotland’s flag in the top left corner. The logo of The Grand Appeal, Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity, is prominently displayed at the centre.
Phoebe (5)
A poster showing appreciation for the NHS, divided into two columns. The left column features cut-out images of a prescription pad and a stethoscope, with the text "I love the NHS" below. The right column includes cut-out images of a flask and medicine capsules, with the text "My mummy is a scientist in the NHS" underneath.
Orla (6), Glasgow
A poster with a yellow background featuring the colourful text "Help the" at the top. At the bottom, there is a cut-out of an ambulance driving on the road, with the word "Please" written next to it.
Nevan (9)
A poster with a red background featuring a large smiling face in the centre. Surrounding the face are cut-outs of an ambulance on the road, a prescription pad, various healthcare symbols, and the Blue Skies Hospital Fund logo, an NHS charity.
Minka (4)
A poster with "NHS" written at the top. Below is a drawing of a robot with a beam emitting from its antenna, also displaying the letters "NHS."
Marcel (7), Glasgow
A poster featuring a drawing of a bungee jumping experience in Scotland. The drawing shows a blue sky with a cage where jumpers stand before their jump. Below the illustration, the text reads "Highland Swing for the NHS."
Louise (11)
A poster with a green background featuring a picture of an ambulance driving on the road.
Julia (8)
A simple poster with a white background features a blue cloud at the centre with "NHS" written in bold letters in the middle of the cloud.
Lily (9)
A poster with an image on the left side of a healthcare worker giving a high-five to a child in a hospital room, capturing a moment of kindness and connection. At the top, the author’s name, "Freya", is written in a child's handwriting, with the text below reading, "The doctors are kind." On the right side of the poster, cut-out images of medical items, including an IV bag, pills, and a syringe, are scattered, reinforcing the medical theme. The poster conveys a warm message of appreciation for healthcare professionals.
Freya (5), Glasgow
A poster with a red background displays the text "Please help the NKF (National Kidney Foundation) with 5 pounds." At the bottom is a kidney drawing inside a box, accompanied by a blood bag and a medical bottle with a red cross. The poster appeals for donations to support kidney health initiatives.
Logan (9), Glasgow
A poster with a red background features cut-out pictures of flowers at the top corners, framing the central text "BEE A HELPER." Two additional flower cut-outs are positioned on either side of the letter "A." Below the text is a drawing of a beehive with a bee on it. The poster creatively draws an analogy between the bee's role in pollination and the importance of supporting the NHS, encouraging viewers to contribute to the cause.
Liey (6), Glasgow
A poster with a red background features the bold, underlined title "Charity Marathon!" in black ink at the top. Below, the text reads, "Fundraising for NHS Hospitals." The centre of the poster showcases a prominent cut-out with the message: "Who cares for the NHS heroes? You can. Your donations help provide essential support for our amazing NHS staff and volunteers. Donate Now." Beneath the cut-out, bold text states, "MARATHON." The bottom right displays images of Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England, and Snowdon in Wales, with "The Margaret Kerr Unit" overlaid. The bottom left encourages action with the text, "Run now to help poor sick children."
Jonathan (10)
A poster with a bright red background featuring bold, vibrant text that reads, "Respect, Remuneration, Respite for NHS workers! Donate Now!" The design conveys a powerful appeal for supporting NHS workers, emphasising the need for respect, fair pay, and rest. The poster calls for donations to help support these essential workers.
Johnny (43)
A poster with a white background featuring the text "BAKE SALE" at the top in vibrant, colourful letters. Below the text is an image of a band-aid, symbolising healthcare. In the centre, "NHS" is written in multicoloured letters, with a picture of a prescription pad beside it. Underneath, there's a drawing of a hand wrapped in a plaster cast, reinforcing the healthcare theme. A stylised blue wave border frames the poster. The poster suggests the idea of a bake sale to raise funds for the NHS.
Greta (9)
A poster showcasing a variety of cultural and historical elements. At the top, a flowing river is depicted in stylised blue waves. Below, on the left, is a small image of a bird in flight. To the right, bold lettering on a blue background reads "DRAGON BOAT," referencing the lively Dragon Boat Festival. The lower portion of the poster features a lively scene of people dressed in historical clothing dancing around a maypole, with colourful ribbons swirling through the air. The text at the bottom reads, "In aid of the Royal Sussex County Hospital," indicating that these cultural events are part of a fundraising effort for the hospital.
Georgia (7)
A poster with the text 'NHS Toy Sale for Children’s Hospitals' at the top, followed by the word 'Scotland' beneath it. In the centre is a drawing of a child, flanked by a doll in a blue dress on the left and a drawing of Mario on the right, with a speech bubble saying, 'It’s Mario time.' At the bottom of the poster is a drawing of a blue toy car.
Chloe (11)
A poster with a blue background features the logo of "The Grand Appeal - The Bristol Children's Hospital Charity Est. 1995" at the top. Below the logo, cut-out letters spell out "DGHI," referencing the Duke Global Health Institute, along with the name and age of the author, "CALLUM 6". Additionally, there is a hand-drawn image of a sad face inside a square box.
Callum (6)
A colourful, handmade poster made on a white background supporting the NHS, with "NHS" written prominently at the top in large, bold letters coloured in blue and purple. To the right of the text, there's a drawing of a heart with a pulse line. The centre of the poster displays a photo of an ambulance, surrounded by drawings of a syringe, stethoscope, and lab flasks. Above these illustrations is a handwritten note that reads, “Science to make more medicine for sickness,” accompanied by a drawing of a sick person's face. At the bottom, an illustration shows people running on a race track, with a note beside it saying, “People do fun runs to raise money.” The poster is adorned with small yellow stars scattered throughout.
Brooke (9), Glasgow
A poster with a bright yellow background features the bold text "CHILDREN Hospital" at the top, accompanied by a smiling heart icon beside the text. On the left side are images of a stethoscope and medicine capsules, symbolising healthcare. On the right, a picture shows a healthcare professional high-fiving a child in a hospital room, illustrating a moment of care and connection. Above this image, the text "90 Children" signifies the number of happy and well-cared-for children thanks to the hospital's facilities and dedicated staff.
Daisy (7)
A personal poster created by 11-year-old Ella about “The NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) Unit” expresses her gratitude toward the hospital staff. The text reads, “The Nurses, they helped my brother a lot. He is such a miracle. I would go back and say thank you for helping my brother.” At the centre is a picture of an infant’s feet in a cast with the caption, “he had one of these on.” Above the image, the text says, “My brother was born at 26 weeks.” At the bottom, the poster reads, “They take amazing care of your babies when you can’t be there,” followed by the underlined text “The Queen Elizabeth,” highlighting the hospital's support and Ella's deep appreciation.
Ella (11), Glasgow
A poster with a blue background features a hand-drawn illustration of a person vomiting at the centre. At the top, there is a picture of an MRI machine and a drawing of a hospital. At the bottom, bold text reads: "Pay money to help this poor guy."
Alexandros (6), Glasgow
A poster with a red background and a decorative heart at the centre. To the left of the heart, there's an illustration of a child in striped clothes, holding a toy while writing the words “help THE SICK KIDS” on a wall. The top of the poster reads “NHS” with a strawberry on top. At the bottom, the author’s name, “BONNIE”, is written.
Bonnie (5), Clydebank
The poster has a yellow background featuring a hand-drawn illustration of a smiling cat at the top. Below this, there is a photograph of an ambulance. At the bottom, another photograph captures a healthcare worker high-fiving a child, both smiling warmly, in a hospital room.
Anonymous
A poster features the text "Open the cafe 24/7" at the top, accompanied by drawings of a cookie and other food items. In the centre is a drawing of a heart, and next to it is an image of a heart with a pulse line. At the bottom, the text "Please Open the Cafe" is written, surrounded by stars and smiley faces. An illustration of a person searching for food is also included at the bottom.
Anonymous
A blue poster featuring various healthcare-related images and illustrations, including an ambulance, an MRI machine, bandages, a medicine bottle, and a beaker. The different elements in the poster suggest a focus on emergency and diagnostic services within the healthcare system.
Anonymous
A simple poster features images on either side: an infant's feet wrapped in a cast on the left and an ambulance driving on the road on the right. Two red hearts are drawn between these images, symbolising care and love. In the bottom right corner, the text "Farah age 2" is displayed, indicating the young creator of the poster.
Farah (2)
A poster with a bold red background features a central image of an ambulance driving on the road. In the top left corner, the number "5" indicates the young age of the author. At the top right corner, a question mark is present.
Frank (5), Glasgow
A poster with a red background featuring bold, decorative text in the centre that reads "NHS." The poster includes images of an ambulance, the Blue Skies charity logo, and a drawing of the Scottish flag. It is adorned with several heart illustrations, adding a decorative and supportive touch.
Anonymous
A poster featuring colourful bubble font text at the top that reads "999 NHS." To the right is an image of an ambulance driving on the road, with a picture of a stethoscope below it. On the left side, there's a drawing of a healthcare worker. The poster is also decorated with cut-outs of a heart with a pulse line and a first aid kit, highlighting healthcare and emergency services.
Anonymous
A handmade poster promoting a charity coffee morning. It features the words "2 Coffee Morning McMillan" and "Raise money for NHS." A steaming coffee cup is drawn in the centre, with hearts on either side. The poster aims to support the NHS through a McMillan coffee event.
Vivian (7), Glasgow
A poster with a blue background featuring a picture of a hospital reception area at the top left. Below is an illustration of a beaker and test tube. The text "Go NHS" is written in the centre in colourful letters. To the right are speech bubbles containing the words "Help People" and "NHS," along with a heart drawing. At the bottom right, there's an illustration of an ambulance, and a purple star is drawn towards the bottom left.
Anonymous
A poster by a young child with a cutout image of a first aid kit with a patterned block below it.
Anonymous
A poster promoting a fundraising event for the NHS with the text 'Coffee Morning NHS'. The design features a drawing of a steaming mug, suggesting the idea of hosting coffee mornings to support the cause.
Anonymous
A poster featuring the text "NHS" above "Toys hospital bed sale" in the top left corner. At the top right, the text reads "heartbeat." Below this, there are images of a prescription pad and a band-aid. The word "Stethoscope" is written in the centre of the poster. At the bottom left is a drawing of a teddy bear labelled "teddy bear" with a car drawing next to it.
Anonymous
A poster featuring an image of an infant’s feet in a cast at the top. Below the image, bold text reads: "THE QUEEN ELIZABETH NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) UNITS DESERVE CHARITY BECAUSE..." The poster lists several reasons as bullet points: "The nurses are amazing and help you learn how to do neonatal treatments for your baby," "The doctors are amazing during emergencies," and "They are patient and dedicated to their work." At the bottom, prominent text urges: "DONATE NOW! via the website".
Abbi (15)
A poster featuring The Grand Appeal charity logo alongside a picture of an infant's feet in a cast. In the centre, a cut-out reads, "Friends of Insch Hospital and Community Present Strawberry Fair 2023," representing the event's logo. At the bottom, the bold black text reads "help," emphasising the call to action.
Anonymous
A poster with an illustration of a community scene. Kids are playing in the garden outside a house. An elderly person with a walking stick is nearby, and an ambulance is parked outside the house. The sun is drawn at the top, showing a sunny day. The author’s name and age, "Lucas, 6," is handwritten at the top.
Lucas (6), Glasgow
A poster with a red background with a cut out of a band-aid and some other symbols and alphabets.
Robin (5), Glasgow
A poster with a bright yellow background features the author’s name, "Kayra", at the top, with the age "5" just below it. In the bottom left corner is a picture of an ambulance driving on a road. A cut-out representing a path is placed in the centre, with a simple sketch of a stick figure walking on it. Above the figure, the word "doctor" is written. The poster illustrates the importance of healthcare services, emphasising their critical role in emergency situations.
Kayra (5), Glasgow
A poster with a bright yellow background features the text "Lemonade Stand £1 per cup" at the top. Diagonally across the poster is a drawing of a road with a cut-out image of a white ambulance driving on it. On the left side of the diagonal, the text reads, "Help raise money for NHS and Crosshouse Hospital," with "NHS" written in bubble font and a heart symbol next to an underlined "Hospital." The poster suggests hosting a lemonade stand to raise funds for the NHS and Crosshouse Hospital.
Anonymous
A colourful poster on a white background features the text "Sale Toys For NHS" in bubble font, with each letter filled in a different vibrant colour. On the right side is a large drawing of a brown bear with a band-aid on its face. In the bottom left corner, an ambulance is depicted driving towards the bear, complete with a red cross sign and red and blue lights on top. The poster suggests a toy sale to raise funds for the NHS.
Leon (9), Glasgow
A poster with a green background features a central image of the front page of the souvenir programme for the Midsummer Fair & Fete held in 1909 for the Hospital for Sick Children. At the top, the author’s age, "4", and name, "Leyla" are written. At the bottom is a cut-out image of a first aid kit. The poster depicts a historical charity event for healthcare fundraising.
Leyla (4), Glasgow
A poster with a dark blue background featuring a smiley face at the top. Below the smiley face is a cut-out image of a colourful dragon boat, symbolising the excitement and tradition of the Dragon Boat Festival. This visual suggests the idea of hosting a Dragon Boat Festival as a fundraising event for the NHS, blending cultural celebration with a charitable cause.
Isla (5), Glasgow
A bright pink poster features handwritten text. At the top, it reads "PUT YOUR NAME TO A CURE," with "A POUND OR AN HOUR COUNTS" written at the bottom. A heart symbol is drawn between these messages, appealing for donations or volunteer support for the NHS.
Barry (76), Rye East Sussex
The poster highlights the importance of volunteering at hospitals over social media engagement and donations. At the top, the text "SOCIAL MEDIA" appears in green, followed by "HASHTAGS" in magenta and "QR CODES" in red in three separate lines. A blue arrow from this text points to "CANNOT COMPARE WITH PERSONAL CONTACT" in the center-right. An angelic figure in white robes, with a halo and wings, extends a welcoming arm on the center-left. This illustration, set within a heart shape, shows nurses attending to patients in a hospital ward. The message at the bottom encourages, "VOLUNTEER AT YOUR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL."
Andrew, Gloucestershire
The poster features a picture of two surgeons intensely focused on surgery in a well-lit operation theatre at the top left corner. The Blue Skies Hospital Fund logo, representing an NHS charity, is prominently displayed in the top right corner. Below this, the NHS logo appears with a question mark beside it, suggesting an inquiry or reflection about the NHS. An illustration of a white ambulance is seen driving on a road. At the centre of the poster, the name "EUAN" is written in bold, with the age "6" indicated on the left side, highlighting the young author behind this poster. The poster conveys the role of charities in helping the NHS provide healthcare facilities.
Euan (3.5), Glasgow
At the top left of the poster is a drawing of a syringe and a green balloon with the words "BABY ANNA" written below them. A photo of an ambulance speeding through a street is placed in the bottom left corner. Various shapes, including triangular pieces of patterned paper, are scattered around the page. The number "5" is on the top right, and the name "EMMA" is written at the bottom left in colourful block letters denoting the age and name of the author. There is also a small rainbow drawn in orange, red, and green near the center-right of the page.
Emma (5), Glasgow
Pasted photo of an MRI scanner and drawing of two buildings and a stick person.
Arianna (5), Aberdeen
A storyboard for a TikTok clip on a bright pink background, divided into four quadrants, each featuring a question or prompt. Top left: The first clip asks, "DO YOU RECOGNISE THIS?" above a flower drawing. A note underneath reads, "Do you remember these?" The scene visualises a "series of close-up shots of flowers." Top right: The next clip poses the question, "DO YOU ENJOY BEING OUTSIDE?" This clip depicts a "panoramic scene around a garden bed, birds singing, sunshine, etc." Bottom left: The following clip asks, "DO YOU HAVE ANY SPARE TIME?" The TikTok video will include a "series of 5-second clips of 'busy scenes' followed by 'tranquil scenes'—woodland, seascape, etc." The prompt text reads, "UNWIND, DESTRESS AND GROW RESET." Bottom right: The final clip invites viewers with, "COME ALONG TO OUR NEW GARDEN CLUB." It describes a scene of "volunteers digging, planting, harvesting, etc—showing produce, community engagement, and companionship." A note mentions meeting times as "Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 1 pm @ Memorial Care Centre" and suggests a possible drone shot of a hospital to end the clip.
Francesca (49), Rye East Sussex
Handwritten poster on yellow paper with decorative red zigzag borders. At the top centre, it reads “CONCERT” followed by “in aid of Rye Memorial Hospital.” In the middle, it states the mode of the concert as “ONLINE” or at “FAIRLIGHT HALL” with the date “July 17, 2051” underneath. At the bottom, it prompts viewers to “Click for further info” such as “Cost/Tickets.”.
Gillian (76), Paddy (78), Jane (76), Rye East Sussex
A poster featuring a hand-drawn NHS logo at the top, prominently displayed in the characteristic NHS blue colour. Beneath the logo, the bold text reads "STILL HERE." The poster appeals for donations to ensure the future of the NHS with the message "DONATE FOR THE FUTURE." At the bottom, it suggests there would be a modern method for contributing, such as a "digital donation link/code" or other new tech solutions. The entire message is written in NHS blue for a recognisable and impactful look.
Hannah (30), Cambridge
A green poster with two images emphasising the direct positive impact of donations to the NHS on improved diagnosis, leading to more effective healthcare. The top text reads "25 years," indicating the future vision of fundraising appeals. This is followed by "'online' = to personal computers/phone, on transport, on buildings," highlighting how fundraising appeals can be advertised using modern technology to drive advancements. The top image shows a healthcare worker in protective clothing high-fiving a child in a hospital room, capturing a moment of joy and care. The bottom image features a microscope with the text "Money £-$-€ = diagnosis," underscoring the link between financial support and advancements in medical diagnostics.
Jacky (77), Rye East Sussex
A pink poster suggesting an idea of a fundraising event for the NHS with the text “EVENT” suggesting the place where the event name would go. The top right features a heart-shaped logo placeholder in NHS blue, labelled "LOGO," with the text "Your ticket supports" underneath. The centre has a doodle indicating where an event image would be placed. At the bottom, the text reads "Come and..." followed by a space for "DATE, TIME," indicating the event's schedule.
Jacky (77), Rye East Sussex
A blue poster with the bold text “RIP NHS” prominently displayed at the top. Below the text is a hand-drawn illustration of a gravestone, implying that the NHS may not sustain for another 25 years.
Joe (56), Gloucester
A poster by a 4-year-old Eve with pieces of patterned paper glued to a blue background.
Eve (4), Glasgow
A poster depicting a red bus on green grass under a blue, cloudy sky with the text “PLEASE TAKE US TO HOSPITAL” written over the van. Underneath the windows, “DONATE” is written alongside a picture of a stethoscope, indicating that the funds raised will pay for medical equipment. The front of the ambulance displays “NHS 100,” commemorating 100 years of the NHS. On the ground, two empty blue cups are present at the two ends of the field: the right one reads “CITY”, and the left one reads “COMMUNITY.”
Rosie, Oxfordshire
A drawing of two horses and a cut-and-paste cartoon image of the Loch Ness Monster.
Robin (5), Glasgow
A poster with a yellow background featuring the text “We need YOUR HELP” written in red ink at the top. The word ‘YOUR’ is also underlined for added emphasis. Below it is the text “WHY?” accompanied by a picture of an infant’s feet in a cast, highlighting the need for fundraising to support the NHS in providing effective healthcare. In the center, the text “HOW?” is followed by two blocks with patterns and the instruction “SCAN HERE” underneath, indicating QR codes for donations. At the bottom, the text reads “THANK YOU!” followed by “YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP.”
Julie (52), Gloucestershire
A handwritten poster with the urgent call "BRING BACK OUR NHS" prominently displayed at the top, with "NHS" highlighted in blue ink. Below, the phrase "USE IT OR LOSE IT!" is written in blue ink, emphasising the critical message. The poster warns that without immediate fundraising efforts, the NHS may not survive in the next 25 years, urging action to secure its future.
Julie (52), Gloucestershire
Fundraising appeal poster for the 100th anniversary of NHS with red background and a blue border with “help OUR NHS” displayed at the top. In the centre, a QR code is accompanied by a creative “SCAN” logo with a medical graphic of a person lying down for an MRI. Below the QR code, there is an MRI Brain scan image with the writing “Your donations help provide” and the rainbow symbol at the bottom right corner symbolizing appreciation. An appeal to “DONATE NOW” is positioned at the upper left corner. The border is decorated with the repeated text “NHS 100 YRS” marking the years from 1948 to 2048. At the bottom centre of the border, it reads “Donate online at Go Fund Me”.
Katie & Gill, Gloucestershire
A poster with a yellow background presenting an idea for a fundraising video. The poster is divided into four quadrants depicting ideas for four video screens. The first quadrant suggests a silent screen with “PAUSE” written in red and an illustration of a pause button below, accompanied by the text “Everything has a pause button- Use it now!”. The second quadrant displays a landscape scene with the words “GET OUTSIDE, WALK-TALK-CONNECT WITH NATURE” appearing in sequence, along with a drawing of a tree and two people walking on grass. Between the text and the drawings are the words “15 minutes or 2 hours”. The third quadrant shows an illustration of a QR code on a lamppost in a blue box labelled “NHS” with the instruction “Show tags on lamppost.” Underneath, the text reads, “LOCATE OUR QR CODES, TAP YOUR PHONE, EACH TAP DONATES 10p TO YOUR NHS”. The fourth quadrant suggests ending the video with a silent screen and bold text stating “THE NHS THAT RELIES ON YOUR SUPPORT”.
Sophie (35), Rye East Sussex
A poster featuring an innovative fundraising concept for charities. At the centre is a large red heart with a hologram centrepiece. The top text reads “Aerial drone, Delivery Van,” followed by “QR code app driven choice of charities, How much donation-Total, Reward/acknowledgement, Cost roundup” in four lines, suggesting a technology-driven, reward-based system for charity donations. The bottom text reads “Bonus/acknowledgement based or Bonus if target achieved.”
Jo (65), Gill (80+), Jame, Rye East Sussex