25 fantastic fundraising ideas
To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we're asking our supporters to choose fun and exciting ways to raise funds to help us continue our important work.
Abstain
Give up something you would really miss, like chocolate, alcohol or social media, and get sponsored for your self-control.
Afternoon Tea
Organise a tea party at your workplace or home and ask for donations.
Alternative Gifts
You could ask for donations instead of gifts for a birthday or anniversary.
Bake-off Style Competition
Pick your bake and judge the best looking (& tasting) results whilst raising money from donations.
BBQ
Hold a BBQ and ask for donations.
Bingo
A fun way to connect with friends, family or colleagues.
Christmas Card Donations
Donate money instead of sending Christmas cards.
Dress Down (or up) Day
And ask for a donation in return.
Cost of Commute or Coffee
For those who are now hybrid working see if they would consider donating the cost of that coffee they would normally grab on their way into the office on the days they are at home. Or even the costs of their daily commute?
Facebook Marketplace
Have a clear-out at home and sell on eBay or Facebook marketplace with the proceeds going towards your fundraising.
Fancy Dress Party
Host a themed party and sell tickets.
Game-a-thon
Who doesn’t love a good excuse to play an online game for a good cause or you could hold a Chess or Scrabble Tournament. Ask for a fee to enter and offer a prize for the winner.
Garden Party
Host a garden party or open your gardens and ask guests to make a donation or charge an entry fee.
Jumble Sale
Organise your own, perhaps as a garage sale or in your village hall.
Matched Giving
Find out if your company has a matched-giving scheme. Many companies will match £1 for £1 for employees who take part in fundraising for charity.
Night at the Movies
Provide drinks and food and charge people a fee for a 'movie ticket'.
Night in for Charity
Instead of going out stay in for an evening and donate what you save.
One Day’s Silence
Get sponsored for your self-control.
Plant Sale
Collect plants and cuttings to sell to friends, family and colleagues.
Quiz Night
Could be held in a local pub and is a fun way to connect with friends, family or colleagues.
Quit it
Do you have a habit you want to give up? Why not get friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you to quit.
Raffle or Auction
Get prizes donated and hold a raffle/auction between your friends, family or colleagues.
Sponsored Events
This could be anything from a walk, run or cycle to food-eating or a head shave – either individually or as a team.
Unwanted/Unused Gifts
Sell them at a car boot sale, to friends or on eBay or Facebook Marketplace.
Wine & Cheese Tasting Evening
Invite a local wine dealer to bring along a few cases of wine and donate the proceeds.
Every donation enables us to continue to transform lives with friendship. Your efforts are massively appreciated, thank you.
If you have any questions about fundraising, or if you would like us to provide sponsorship forms or collecting boxes, please get in touch with our team through our website: