A to Z of Fundraising Ideas
Below is a list of fundraising ideas to get you started - don't forget to choose an activity that you'll enjoy so it'll keep you motivated and don't be afraid to choose something that isn't listed below.
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Tabletop Sale
Indoor variation on the car boot sale. Charge for table hire.
Talent Competition
Discover Britain's next big thing with your own talent show. Charge entry and offer prizes.
Ten-pin Bowling
Bowling alleys often have special rates for big groups & charity evenings.
Tin Can Alley
Traditional fair game. Knock down the stack of tin cans and win a prize.
Tombola
Pick a raffle ticket out of a barrel and match it with a ticketed prize. Fair & fete favourite.
Toy Sale
In the run up to Christmas, toy sales can be big fundraisers.
Treasure Hunt
Sniffing out the clues, teams compete against each other to discover the 'hidden treasure'.
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Unwanted Presents
Arrange a post-Christmas sale of unwanted gifts. Ask traders to donate a cut of their takings.
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Variety Show
Comedians, magicians, singers, dancers & musicians all under one roof.
Vehicle Rally
Well-organised car and bike shows are great crowd pullers and fantastic fundraisers.
Visits
Organising visits to local places or tourist destinations.
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Walks
Lead organised walks to historical spots and places of interest. Ghost walks are also popular.
Water Sports
Let others splash out as you splash in. Teach water sports or get sponsored to take part.
Waxing
A hair-raising experience for the boys. Get sponsored to wax your legs or chest.
Weight of the Cake
Fair game. Pay to guess the weight - and win the cake if you're right.
Welly Throwing
Fun for every fete and fair. Throwers compete to see whose welly goes furthest.
Whiskey Raffle
Charge a pound a ticket, and pick a winner for every 25 sold. Check licensing and raffle laws.
Wine & Cheese
Ask supermarkets to donate the wine and cheese. Sell tickets, and produce to take away.
Wine Tasting
Hold tasting sessions for wine companies. Charge commission on wine sold. Arrange a raffle.
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Xylophone Marathon
Get a team together and get sponsored to play the xylophone for a full 24 hours.
X-Factor Competition
Charge an entrance fee for singers and groups to enter into an X-Factor style competition at your local pub or school.
X-Files Party
Plan a party with a spooky theme and have a ghostly raffle or alien tombola.
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Yacht Racing
Participate in regional or national events. Seek sponsorship from local clubs and businesses.
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Zodiac Evening
Invite a guest astrologer for a star-studded fundraiser. Charge for entry and/or horoscope reading.
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