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.

 

A - F      G - M      N - S      T - Z

 

T

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'.

 

U

Unwanted Presents

Arrange a post-Christmas sale of unwanted gifts. Ask traders to donate a cut of their takings.

 

V

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.

 

W

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.

 

X

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.

 

Y

Yacht Racing

Participate in regional or national events. Seek sponsorship from local clubs and businesses.

 

Z

Zodiac Evening

Invite a guest astrologer for a star-studded fundraiser. Charge for entry and/or horoscope reading.

 

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