Christmas truly is a time for giving. Raise money for your charity or group and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas with these fantastic seasonal and Christmas fundraising ideas.
Christmas Shopping Fair
With everyone in a gift-buying mood, why not hold a Christmas shopping fair where they can get all of their shopping done in one place and donate to a worthy cause?
Rent a large community space or ask your local council if you can hold the shopping fair on public land. Then, speak to local merchants who might be interested in participating. Some popular booths at Christmas shopping fairs include:
- Greeting cards and wrapping paper
- Wreaths, flowers and centrepieces
- Christmas ornaments and knick-knacks
- Gift wrapping service
- Toys, books and games
- Food stalls with hot cocoa, coffee, tea and baked goods
You can make money from the shopping fair either by taking a profit on the rental of the stalls to merchants, selling your own items (like hot drinks or crafts) and by soliciting donations from the shoppers.
Christmas Fundraising with Arts and Crafts
Nothing gets people in the Christmas mood faster than lovely seasonal decorations going up in the shopping malls and in people’s houses.
You can get in the spirit too and help a worthy cause by creating and selling handmade Christmas arts and crafts. The only limit to the crafts you create is your imagination – Christmas ornaments, decorations, personalised stockings and gift baskets are all very popular.
For that extra special touch, create Christmas arts and crafts that remind your buyers of the cause to which they’re donating. For example, if you are fundraising for an animal charity, create animal-themed crafts; or, for a local cause like a children’s hospital, ask the kids at the hospital to add a personal touch to the crafts you sell.
Asking for Christmas Donations
More so than any other time of year, people expect to be asked for donations during the Christmas shopping season. You can do it any number of ways at work, school or on the high street.
Don’t forget to be creative with your ideas! If you’re out and about – perhaps bagging groceries or collecting cash donations in a bucket – wear a Santa or elf costume. Sing carols or do face painting on the high street in exchange for donations. Offer gift wrapping services in exchange for a £1 donation for every package wrapped.
Whatever you can do to make everyone’s Christmas season special will encourage them to donate to your charity or cause.
