A to Z of Fundraising Ideas/Events
Thinking of fundraising but unsure where to start? Here is a handy A to Z of fundraising ideas to help you! You can even mix and match different suggestions to create something new and exciting
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Afternoon tea : host an afternoon tea for friends and family and invite your guests to make a small donation.
Auction : organise a charity auction where people can bid on items or offer their skills and services.
Art exhibition : showcase local artists and raise money by charging an admission fee. You could also auction off your artwork!
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Bake-off : inspire everyone’s creativity by selecting a theme for your bake-off, such as ‘Chocolate,’ ‘Pastry,’ or ‘Italian.’ Offer sampling tickets to your guests, allowing them to taste and vote for their favourite desserts!
BBQ : throw a charity BBQ with your neighbours or friends. Invite everyone to bring a dish, and donate the money they would have spent on a meal out.
Bingo night : charge an entry fee and donate half the winnings.
Birthday fundraiser – Set up a Facebook birthday fundraiser and ask for donations instead of presents this year.
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Cake sale : host a cake sale and sell homemade treats to raise funds. Get your family and friends to bake too and raise even more!
Car wash – gets some friends together and organise a charity car wash, for a donation.
Cocktail night: Show off your mixology skills by organising a cocktail evening for friends and family.
Coffee morning – reconnecting with friends over cakes and coffee. Bake an extra cake and raffle it off!
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Declutter : reduce your clutter by selling things you no longer need and donating what you make. You can sell online on platforms such as eBay, Thrift, and Vinted, or at car-boot sales.
Dinner Party : host a dinner party and invite your friends to donate the cost of a meal. Just like the Bake Off idea, you could mix it up with a theme inspired by a location, film, or season!
Pet show : let Friends pets do you amazing things and vote for a winner! Boost the excitement by having different categories for the dog show, such as best costume, smartest trick, or owner-dog look-alike.
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Endurance challenge: Challenge yourself to however many Chin ups or the who can make the longest time plank challenge and get sponsored to reach your fitness goals.
Employer match funding: Companies of all sizes support employees fund raising by matching their contributions. Go on, ask your boss.
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Fancy Dress : a fancy dress day can be a super fun way to build team spirit, whether you are at school or work. Encourage everyone to come in their wackiest outfits in exchange for a donation.
Film day and night : host a charity film day and night with certain films at certain times, make the night one to remember and provide themed snacks and decorations.
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Games night : Gather your friends for an epic board or video game night. By imposing penalty fines for being late or talking about work, you can boost fundraising even more!
Gift aid : we can claim an additional 25% on any donations you make to The Silent Bleed at no additional cost to you. Contact us for more information.
Give it up : get sponsored for giving up something you do ie biting nails, swearing etc. Alternatively, whether it’s chocolate, coffee, or alcohol, donate what you would have spent!
Golf go crazy!: find your local pitch and put, ask your friends to pay xxx to play, winner gets half of the contribution.
Whether a novice or a pro, get outside and enjoy a friendly day of competition. You can hold the competition at a local club. Why not raise more with an after-dinner event to celebrate the winner?!
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Hair dye: Are you brave enough to dye your hair? Ask us to help you set up a fundraising page to get sponsored, and do not forget to take before and after photos to show off the transformation!
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International night: Invite everyone to bring something from a specific cuisine and watch a themed movie together. You could watch Goodfellas while enjoying Pizza or To Rome With Love with a tasty bowl of pasta!
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Recycle jewellery :Ask friends and relatives to donate unwanted jewellery. Host an auction or jewellery party or even sell on eBay. Clean and repackage jewellery to increase its resale value.
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Karoke : host a karaoke night and charge an entry fee, or ask for donations for song requests. There will be plenty of laughs, as well as the opportunity for friends and family to showcase their singing skills!
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Lottery : ask local companies if they would like to contribute IE a pub meal and sell raffle tickets for the prizes
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Marathon : whether you’re keen to run a half or a full marathon, sign up for an organised event, there are plenty to choose from. Set yourself up for success by giving yourself ample time to train and prepare. Maybe find a running partner to keep you motivated!
Make Over: Offer to do makeovers for your friends and family, whether that’s styling their hair, doing their makeup for a day out, or giving them manicures! Charge a small donation fee for each service.
Music : organise a mini music festival, gig, or open mic night. If you play an instrument yourself, you could give lessons for a donation.
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New Year’s resolutions: Get sponsored to give something up or take on a new challenge in the new year!
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Obstacle race : find your local muddy challenge, excuse me noand get sponsored to take part. Get your friends involved, dress up, and make it a fun day out!
Open garden : host an open garden for charity to share your passion for gardening. To boost fundraising, refreshments and plants were provided for sale.
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Pedal for a cause: take part in a cycling event or organise your own. Use our online fundraising platform to get sponsors.
Penny jar: Fill a jar with loose change or keep one in your office and encourage your colleagues to join in and donate spare change. Every penny helps!
Plant sale : connect with fellow garden enthusiasts in your local community. Best hosted in late spring or early summer, plan well in advance and allow everyone plenty of time to sow extra seeds, take cuttings, and pot to ensure there are enough plants for sale.
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Quiz night : Organise a quiz night and charge an entry fee. Boost your fundraising efforts by simultaneously hosting a raffle or tombola at the same time. Ask local businesses for prizes and find great quiz questions online. To get people to attend your event, use social media to spread the word.
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Ramble : Plan a route and ask others to donate to join you, or ask friends, family, and colleagues for sponsorship.
Recipe book: Collect favourite recipes from friends, family, or your local community and create a fundraising recipe book to sell.
Run for Charity: Find your perfect marathon, trail, bungee jump, and more through Run for Charity.
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Shop online: From your weekly shop to your annual holiday, you could be raising free donations for The Silent Bleed with your everyday shopping, at no extra cost to you!
Sweepstake: Choose a big sporting event, such as Football, the Grand National, or a popular TV show, such as blankety blank. Charge people to enter, and the winners get either a prize or a small percentage of the money raised.
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Talent show : Host a talent show and invite your friends and family to showcase their skills. Organise a collection or charge at the door for entry.
Treasure hunt: choose a suitable location for your treasure hunt. Hide little treasures along the way (sweets?) The first team back wins the main treasure! Ask for a donation from each participant or team.
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Upcycle : gather pieces of old and unloved furniture and transform them into something extraordinary to sell on. Raise money by donating a portion of the profits. You can even upcycle old clothes into trendy new pieces!
Used book sale – collect donated or unwanted books and organise a used book sale.
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Virtual Challenge : set your own personal challenge, whether it is cycling 10 K, running a marathon, or walking 10 K steps a day on a treadmill. Make mini video diaries to show and share your progress!
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Walkies : offering to walk your friend’s and neighbour’s dogs in return for a donation.
Wedding gifts : instead of presents, why not ask your guests to donate money to a cause you care about?
Wine tasting: Choose a location theme such as Spain, Italy, or Germany and pair the wines with cheeses from your chosen country. Make the evening more enjoyable by providing information about each wine and cheese, such as its region of origin, flavour notes, and food pairings. You could even involve your guests in a blind-tasting challenge to add an extra level of excitement!
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X-box tournament: set up a gaming tournament, ask for an entry fee from participants, and split the prize winnings with us!
Xmas cards : donate the money you usually spend on Christmas cards and stamps. Complete a Gift Aid Declaration at the same time and increase your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you!
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Yoga marathon: Organise a yoga marathon in which participants collect pledges for each hour they complete.
Year-long challenge: challenge yourself to walk 10,000 steps every day or give up chocolate for a year! Good luck!
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Zero waste : could you go a whole week or even a month without producing any waste? Challenge yourself and those around you to reduce their waste and contribute to a worthy cause, as well as the environment! See how much waste you can prevent from entering landfills and how much money you can raise! Set up an online fundraising page and document your journey, highlighting your successes along the way.
ZZZ – raffle or auction of a duvet day at work. Alternatively, make it a pyjama day in the office!