5 ways you can support the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation

Supporting our charitable foundation is easy. Here are five ways to get behind the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation. 

Supporting the CWGF 

Become a member 

The quickest and simplest way to support us is to become a Commonwealth War Graves Foundation member.  

Membership cost just £3 a month. 

All your membership fees go towards our exciting projects and events, plus new initiatives for how we can continue our core mission going forward. 

What’s our core mission? To reach out to the public to raise awareness of the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and tell the stories of the men and women we commemorate. 

Their sacrifice was immense and can never be forgotten. 

But being a member doesn’t just benefit us. It benefits you too! 

CWGF members receive: 

• Early access to our brilliant events 
• Your subscription to the Foundation Chronicle: our magazine detailing events, more Foundation insights, and interesting snippets of World War history. 
• A regular newsletter keeping you up to date with all the latest CWGF news 
• A free CWGF calendar 
• A yearly impact report detailing our projects so you can really measure the effects your donations and support have on our work 
• Access to a unique Members area of the website to access new and exclusive content 

Sound good? Head over to our membership page to sign up. 

Make a donation 

When you donate to us, you’re ensuring we can fund educational activities and programmes all over the UK. 

It’s our job to reach out and to communities of all shapes and sizes and educate them on the sacrifice made by so many during the World Wars.  

Your donations empower us to fulfil our core mission. Commonwealth War Graves cares for over 1,700,000 casualties around the world. More than 350,000 are commemorated in the UK. Their sacrifice can never be forgotten. 

If you do not want to become a member, please consider making a donation.  

You can donate by various methods, including: 

• Bank transfer 
• Text 
• Cheque

Visit our Donate page for more information. 

Volunteer

Did you know you can volunteer with Commonwealth War Graves? 

A solid corps of enthusiastic volunteers help us keeps telling the stories of the fallen and engaging with the public on our work and the work of Commonwealth War Graves. 

We’d like you to join their ranks! 

From volunteer speakers and tour guides to getting involved in our Eyes On, Hands On project, there are many great ways for you to get involved. 

Volunteering helps us but it helps you too. Here’s how: 

• Helps you learn new skills 
• Improves your mental and physical health 
• Lets you enjoy new experiences 
• Introduces you to new friends with similar interests 
• Supports a cause you believe in 
• Enhances your CV 
• It’s fun! 

If you’re interested in volunteering with us visit our Volunteers page to discover the latest opportunities near you. 

Come to an Event 

Our events are a great way to support us while also enjoying a fun or inspirational evening or day out. 

We put on a variety of events up and down the country each year. From our magical Evening at Brookwood concert series to our intimate Commemorations at Christmas carol service, and more in between, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 

At our May 2022 Brookwood event, we attracted nearly 400 families. They came to see some amazing musical acts such as the award-winning folk trio Harp & a Monkey and the Sandhurst Military Wives Choir. 

We’re gearing up to go again in 2023. We hope you can join us for what promises to be a very special evening. 

Want to learn more about Brookwood and our other events? Head on over to our Events page for more details and ticket information. 

Take part in a virtual challenge 

Our virtual fundraisers are a great way to learn more about the men and women commemorated by Commonwealth War Graves and a great way to get out and enjoy some good exercise, while also supporting the work of the CWGF! 

Users are encouraged to cover a certain distance with stops and milestones along the way relating to Commission cemeteries and memorials across the virtual route.  

Our next challenge, Walking Our War Graves: The Western Front, is coming very soon. Participants will be covering 125 kilometres across a virtual route from Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme to the Menin Gate in Ypres. Along the way, you will pass various cemeteries and memorials where you can discover stories of sacrifice from across the Commonwealth during the First World War. 

Participants can also order special T-Shirts and be awarded medals upon completion.   

Sound interesting? Keep your eyes peeled for more information, and get your walking boots out, as we’ll be releasing more information about Walking Our War Graves: The Western Front soon. Watch this space! 

Thank you for supporting the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation 

Our important work relies on your generosity. 

Together, we can continue to tell the stories of the fallen of the world wars to keep their memories alive for future generations to explore. 

Thank you from all of us here at the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation.