Fundraising ideas

Fundraising through events and activities is a great way to raise extra money for your charity. There are many different ways to do this and we have come up with a few ideas to get you started.

Activity ideas

In the workplace

• Collection tin
• Cycle to work
• Dress down day
• Fancy dress
• Raffle
• Quiz

Sports and activities

• Abseiling
• Cycle sportive
• Marathon event
• Team relay
• Golf tournament
• Football tournament
• Horse racing
• Bowling
• Tug of war

Food and drink

• Barbecue
• Beer festival
• Cheese and wine evening
• Coffee morning
• Dinner party
• Fish and chip evening
• Food hamper raffle
• Garden party
• Refreshments stall at local event
• Tea party
• Bake sale
• Guess the number of sweets in a jar
• Sponsored 'give it up' eg give up chocolate

Children's

• Disco
• Talent show
• Pantomime
• Sponsored skip
• Non-uniform day
• Toy sale
• Book sale

Services

• Car wash
• Dog walking
• Gardening
• Litter picking
• Ironing

Seasonal

• Christmas cards
• Carol concert
• Christmas fair
• Christmas grotto
• Christmas party
• Carol singing
• Easter egg hunt
• Halloween party

Useful links

• Some of these ideas may have licensing requirements. Visit Horsham District Council's Licensing webpages for more information.
• Charity Commission: Fundraising legally and responsibly
• Gambling Commission: Fundraising
• Fundraising events: Exemptions for charities
• GOV.UK guide to running a charity