Fundraising Inspiration to Suit Everyone
Fundraising is a great way to give back to your favourite charity, but it can be hard to think of unique and original ways to do so. You want to do something that you find fun, but something that’s going to raise the pounds at the same time. To give you a hand, we’ve put together some fundraising ideas that are sure to suit everyone.
If You Love Living Life On The Edge…
If you’re the kind of person who loves to live life on the edge, there’s plenty you could do. Why not:
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Do a sponsored bungee jump?
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Do a sponsored skydive?
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Try sponsored white water rafting?
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Try sponsored paintballing?
If You Love Making Friends….
Making friends is always fun, so why not:
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Host a few tea and coffee mornings?
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Have a charity lunch or dinner?
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Play some charity pub golf?
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Host a slave auction?
If You Love Gadgets and New Technology…
There are plenty of ways you can raise money for charity with new technology. Try:
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Using Facebook to spread the word.
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Using eBay.
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Using Twitter to tell your followers.
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Using Pinterest to share inspiration and ideas.
- Using Instagram.
If You Love Being The Host…
Hosting is a great way to fundraise…try:
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Hosting a karaoke night.
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Hosting a talent contest.
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Speed dating.
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Creating a pub quiz.
- Doing stand up comedy (if you’ve got the nerve).
If You’re Married to Your Job…
If you’re married to your job, why not do a…
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Dress down day?
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Fancy dress day?
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Monthly donations?
- Lunch or breakfast collection?
If You’re Into Sport…
For the sporty among us, there’s the option to try:
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A sponsored golf challenge.
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Sponsored team activities.
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A run or cycle to and from work.
- 10 pin bowling for charity.
If You’re a Fitness Freak…
There’s nothing better than living a healthy lifestyle, apart from doing good for charity of course! You could try:
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Cycling and running races.
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A sponsored weight loss (if you need to).
- Sponsored training.
If You Love Cars…
For the car lover, there’s:
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Car boot sales.
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Car cleaning services.
- Taxi services.
If You’re an Animal Lover…
If you love animals, think about trying:
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Dog walking for charity.
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Dog/cat sitting for charity.
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Animal training for charity.
- Animal racing.
If You’re Still in School…
School kids can raise money for charity too! How about:
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A sponsored no school uniform day?
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A school disco?
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Wearing a specific colour to school?
- A bad hair day?
If You’re a Parent…
Parent’s can set up all kinds of fundraising events, why not:
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Guess the babies weight?
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Organise a child and parent activity day?
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Baby sit your friend’s children?
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Do a guess the baby photo competition?
- Host a coffee morning?
See? There’s literally something here to suit every kind of person, no matter your age, gender, or hobbies! Which one of these ideas will you try to raise money for your favourite charity? Let us know in the comments…and don’t forget to have fun!
