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FUNDRAISING IDEAS

Turn Inspiration
Into More Donations.

From events and challenges to raffles and auctions, discover different ways to raise more for your charity. Find an idea that suits you, bring other people into your fundraising and turn a simple idea into something that can make a real difference.

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These three guides will help you discover new fundraising ideas,

reach more people and avoid common mistakes.

FIND

NEW

IDEAS

Discover fresh fundraising ideas to help you raise more and reach your target.

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USING LOCAL MEDIA

Learn how local media can help your reach and attract more support.

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AVOID THESE MISTAKES

Discover common mistakes and how to avoid them before they cost you support.

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ESSENTIAL GUIDES

 Practical articles packed with fundraising ideas to help you raise more for your charity.

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How To Use Fantasy Sports To Raise Funds

 They are a great way to keep supporters engaged.  

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Plan Your Own Charity Race Night

Use personal emails to share your story and get more support.

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Organise A Charity Dinner Party

Show supporters how their donations can help your charity 

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Organise An Auction For Your Charity

Use social media to share your story and raise more.

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Host A Charity Music Night

Bring people together for an evening of entertainment

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 Keep Supporters Engaged Until Race Day

Discover fresh post ideas to keep supporters  engaged.

Looking for more fundraising advice? Explore all our guides, ideas and practical tips to help you raise more for your charity.

PODCASTS FROM PEOPLE WHO'VE DONE IT

Hear how real fundraisers turned creative ideas and activities

into successful fundraising campaigns.

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ADAM DIXON

 Adam turned ambitious endurance challenges into successful fundraising campaigns, raising thousands of pounds along the way. He shares how creating something distinctive can capture attention, give supporters a reason to follow your progress and turn a demanding personal challenge into an effective way to raise money.

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JADE HUGO

Jade combined several fundraising ideas to build support for her London Marathon challenge for Cornwall Hospice Care, including bake sales and a ticketed silent disco. She explains how donated prizes, raffles, auction items, a free venue and approaches to local businesses can all help turn an event into a more successful fundraiser.

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CLARE DOWNES

Clare explains how fundraising activities gave her additional ways to engage supporters and encourage donations throughout her campaign. She shares the ideas she used, how she involved other people and what she learned along the way, showing how different approaches can keep fundraising interesting while helping you raise more.

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CHARLOTTE MANN

Charlotte explains how turning activities you already enjoy into fundraising ideas can give supporters more reasons to get involved. She shares examples including supper clubs, raffles and themed community nights, showing how creative activities can engage people and generate donations beyond simply sharing a fundraising page.

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 SIMON WEBB

Simon explains how he turned simple fundraising activities into opportunities to involve more people in his campaign. He shares what worked, how others got involved and why giving supporters something enjoyable to participate in can generate donations while creating interest and momentum around your wider fundraising challenge as well.

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GEORGE HESLOP

George explains how creative fundraising helped him bring different people into his campaign and raise money beyond simply asking for sponsorship. He shares the activities that worked for him, how he encouraged others to take part and why making fundraising enjoyable can help generate support from a much wider audience.

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Hear more real fundraising stories, practical advice and ideas from runners and fundraisers who've done it themselves.

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