Ideas and inspiration
No matter how much time you have or what you feel like doing, we know there's a fundraiser for you.
Take a look through our suggestions below to see what you could achieve. Contact us for toolkits, support, advice and more.
Seasonal fundraising
There are so many opportunities to fundraise every year, whether you do something around a personal celebration, a national holiday or ‘just because’! Here are some seasonal fundraising ideas to help you raise money this December.
Take part in a festive fundraiser and directly support initiatives that provide crucial training and support to those in need. Already doing a festive fundraiser? Tell us about it here!
Christmas quiz
- Download and print our Christmas Quiz here as a quick and easy tool to kick-start your very own Christmas quiz fundraiser
- Organise a games night or festive pub quiz and fundraise together as a team
- Reach out to friends and family by hosting a virtual Christmas quiz night via video conferencing platforms
Gift certificate
- Gift a one-off or recurring donation on behalf of a family member or friend
- Try Secret Santa with a twist! Your colleagues can contribute a donation in their chosen person’s name, in place of or alongside their gift
- Use a personalised hashtag on social media and encourage friends or followers to pledge a certain amount and to join in using your hashtag
Christmas bake sale
- Bake and decorate Christmas-themed cookies in shapes like Christmas trees, stars, gingerbread men or snowmen
- Decorate cupcakes with red and white frosting to resemble Santa hats. Add a mini marshmallow for the fluffy pom-pom on top
- Create your own hot chocolate mix jars, with layers of hot chocolate mix, marshmallows and crushed candy canes. Attach a recipe card for making them at home!
Carol singing
- Brave the cold and get the community spirit going with door-to-door carolling
- Carry a donation box and let people contribute to your cause
- Surprise shoppers or local gatherings with a carolling flash mob performance in a public space and have a designated area for donations and help spread joy whilst raising funds
- Organise a virtual Christmas carol singing event
Christmas jumper day
- Dress to impress your friends or colleagues by holding a Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser
- Organise a competition for the ugliest Christmas jumper and encourage participants to donate a small entry fee
- Turn the office into a festive runway by hosting a charity Christmas jumper fashion show where the audience can vote for their favourites
- Set up a DIY Christmas jumper station with plain jumpers and festive decorations that employees can customise for a donation
New Year's challenge
- Buddy up with colleagues, friends or family and get involved in a team fundraising event or challenge
- Ignite your adventurous spirit by signing up to one of our marathons or bungee jump fundraiser events
- Organise your own run or walk and donate in memory of a loved one
- Partner with a local fitness studio to host a special New year’s fitness class or workshop and donate the proceeds
Social ideas