100 Fundraising Ideas

Sponsored events are some of the most popular charity fundraising ideas. From round-the-world treks to a day of famine, sponsored events offer donors the opportunity to pick a donation level that suits their budget, whilst also raising a lot of money for the participant’s charity or cause.

Don’t settle for the same old candy sales or donation buckets. Add some pizazz to your charity or special cause with these silly and creative fundraising ideas.

If you’re the next Picasso or even the next Banksy then you could be putting your talent to good use for charity.
Putting on a show doesn’t have to be difficult. Ask at your local art gallery and if they know it’s for charity they may let you use the premises for a few hours. If [...]

Everyone loves a sweat treat or a savoury snack, and doesn’t everything taste better when you haven’t had to make it yourself?
Setting up a tuck shop is quick and easy. Ask some of your friends or family to make some delicious snacks, buy some in bulk at your local cash-and-carry or ask for baked good [...]

Do your colleagues not know how to hold their tongue? Does your better half like to berate their beloved football team while watching Match of the Day?
Make money for your cause by introducing a swear box. Culprits pay a small amount each time they mention any taboo words.

You can make some money for the charity of your choice by taking your skills and selling them to your friends, family, school or work colleagues. Are you a trained masseuse? Can you bake the perfect cake? Are you good at fitness and sport?
Auction off your chosen skill and watch while a bidding war begins! [...]

Make the most of your hobbies and earn money for your cause at the same time! Many of us are able to create something, ranging from baked goods to hand-made fudge; floral designs to paintings and drawings. Whatever your skill, whatever your hobby, if it can be made, it can be sold for charity.
Most towns [...]

Can you take the perfect photograph or paint the perfect picture? Do you know someone who can?
Making and selling a calendar is a great way to make money for your charity while giving a beautiful, year-long wall or door hanging.  The topics are endless from landscapes to skylines to the well-loved animal calendar!

What can we say about the much-loved raffle? Whether it’s a way to get rid of that Rudolph sweater that grandma gave you for Christmas or you’re a generous soul with the latest gadget to donate, everyone loves a raffle.
Get together your friends, family, work colleagues and local businesses, ask them to donate prizes to [...]

We all know someone who doesn’t like to go shopping, doesn’t have the time or energy or is unable to get out to the shops.
Earn money for your cause by setting up your own personal shopper service. Do someone’s grocery shopping, run their errands or just accompany them around town… all for a small donation [...]