If you have never done any charity fundraising before, this will probably be the most daunting part. However, don’t be discouraged, fundraising can be lots of fund and you will be surprised how supportive people are – ask anyone who has done it before. But above all, you will discover how rewarding fundraising for a charity is and the sense of achievement will be equal to the achievement you feel at having done your trek. It is easier than you think, we will give you lots of ideas and support –but most of all, having fun doing it.
You can fundraise for the full amount, or just the £1,500 charity donation and pay the rest yourself. Here is £5,000 worth of ideas to get you started and you don’t even need to raise that much! Also, don’t forget to check if your employer will help; many companies run a matched-funds scheme for charity fundraising and will have budgets to do this.
Tell people what you are doing, including your local paper and don’t be afraid to ask for help with arranging fundraising events and don’t be afraid to ask for sponsorships, I promise you, people will surprise you with their generosity and support. |
2 Car Boot Sales (get friends and family to clear their clutter and donate things to you) |
£150 |
Organise a Race Night |
£300 |
Personal Sponsorship (ask someone who you know will be generous to go first, others will follow) |
£300 |
As friends and family for sponsorship money instead of birthday or Christmas presents |
£250 |
Have a quiz night in your local pub with raffle prizes (donated) |
£200 |
Persuade your friends to donate their skills for free and hold a skills auction night in a pub. |
£200 |
Have a Christmas or themed fancy dress party, ask local shops/companies to donate gives for a raffle, get friends to help with the food and get the venue free. |
£500 |
Arrange a £10 menu at a local Chinese or Indian Restaurant, invite 10 friends, charge them £20. Do this twice, great fun night out as well. |
£200 |
Have a Movie Premier Night at your local cinema. Persuade the cinema to donate the movie and cinema hire for free, charge 20 friends £10 per ticket. |
£200 |
Spend a day outside a supermarket with a collection box (with their permission) (twice) |
£150 |
Wash cars for Charity for a day – do it in a supermarket car park (with their permission) Charge £5 per car |
£250 |
Get your local school or children’s school to have a non-uniform day |
£200 |
Have a charity face painting stall in your local shopping centre (get permission) |
£200 |
Charity Christmas Gift-wrapping. Get permission from a shop or shopping centre. Do it twice. |
£300 |
Have a work themed fancy dress day |
£100 |
If you know any local bands, arrange a charity gig. Get the venue and band free, sell tickets at £7.50 each. |
£1,500 |
Total |
£5,000 |
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