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Win a Remarque Edition by Sam Toft — in Aid of PAPYRUS | Summer 2026 Fundraiser
Each year we choose a charity to support, and with the help of our amazing artists and customers, we try to do our bit to make a difference for others. For our Summer 2026 fundraiser in aid of PAPYRUS, we are delighted to show you A Big Old Squish — a specially remarqued Sam Toft limited edition artwork, created exclusively for The Braithwaite Gallery by Sam Toft herself.
Since 2023, our chosen charity has been PAPYRUS — a charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. This cause has a very personal significance for us: we lost Jake Braithwaite, son of gallery owners Anne and Mark, to suicide in 2018, aged just 20.
About the Prize
Sam Toft has remarqued ten different limited editions exclusively for The Braithwaite Gallery to raise funds for PAPYRUS. Each features an original illustration hand-drawn by Sam in the white area adjacent to the title — and because every remarque is completely different, each piece is entirely unique and cannot be found anywhere else.
This particular piece — A Big Old Squish! — is being raffled, with all funds donated to PAPYRUS. The remaining nine Gallery Remarques will be released one per week in the run-up to our First and Finest Exhibition, with 10% of each sale also going to the charity. The exhibition on 20th September 2026 will feature many more remarques and special edition pieces.
Both Sam and everyone at The Braithwaite Gallery are proud to support PAPYRUS and the vital work they do for young people in need. Over the years, Sam's generosity with her time and talent has raised many thousands of pounds for charitable causes.
The Draw
The winning ticket will be selected by Sam Toft herself, in person, at our First and Finest Exhibition on Sunday 20th September 2026 at The Braithwaite Gallery in York.
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Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets can be purchased:
- Online or by phone — in blocks of 5 for £10
- In person at the gallery — £2 each
You will be assigned a ticket number (or block of 5 numbers) and will receive an email to confirm receipt. Physical tickets will not be posted.
About PAPYRUS
PAPYRUS is a charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide in young people. Just £7 can help provide a lifesaving phone call to someone in need.
"Suicide is the biggest killer of young people under 35 in the UK. We believe many young suicides can be prevented. Through fundraising you are raising vital awareness of PAPYRUS and spreading our message of hope."
All funds raised from this raffle will be donated to PAPYRUS via our JustGiving page. We are thrilled to have raised over £19,000 for this cause in 2023–26, and hope to do even more in the year ahead.
BBC Radio York and local media have been wonderful supporters of our fundraising — Gallery Director Anne is regularly invited to speak on Bec Homer's morning show on BBC Radio York.
Previous fundraisers for mental health charity Mind raised £5,825. Huge thanks to everyone who has supported us.
© Sam Toft
The Braithwaite Gallery is fundraising in aid of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide. All monies raised will go to PAPYRUS, but the gallery is acting in its own capacity. PAPYRUS is not responsible for the content on this page and accepts no liability. The views and articles shared on this page are not endorsed by PAPYRUS.
This draw has been organised by The Braithwaite Gallery Ltd as a Small Society Lottery, registered with City of York Council, registration number CYC-071646. Special thanks to the team at City of York Council's Licensing Unit for their help with registration and paperwork.
