Fundraising ideas  

The A to Z of fundraising

Ideas to help you get out there, have fun and raise money for local people.

Art competitions
Charge a small fee to view the displayed work then auction it off.

Barn dances
Charge an entrance fee for an evening of fun and dancing.

Car boot sales
Raise money while getting rid of all those unwanted bits and pieces.

Disco
Dance the night away to raise money for Helen's Trust.

Ebay
Sell all that stuff in your attic on the ebay auction website. Then donate 10-100% of the profits. www.ebay.co.uk/community/charity 

Film night
Hold a film night- charge an entry fee and sell drinks and popcorn to boost your fundraising.

Garden parties
Sell tickets to your friends and family and enjoy tea, cake and sandwiches in the sun.

Head shaving
Get sponsored to shave your head!!!

Indulgence evening
Let your friends indulge in a little of what they fancy from gorgeous chocolates to free massages.

Job swaps
A fun sponsorship idea to give you a break from the normal routine.

Keep fit- athon
Get sponsored by the hour or, for the truly fit, a full day of exercise!

Letter party
Pick a letter from the alphabet and base everything around that letter.....dress code, food, drinks and music.

Matched giving
Ask your employer to match the money youv'e already raised. Double the cash!

Non uniform day
Fed up with wearing the same old clothes everyday? Pay £1 to dress however you like or wear the silliest clothes and get sponsored for the embarrassment.

Online giving
Set up a Justgiving page at www.justgiving.com/helenstrust Then email the link to all your friends so they can sponsor you online.

Party
Party the day or night away, inviting everyone you know. Charge an entry fee and make it double for anyone not in fancy dress.

Quiz nights
Easy to organise and always popular.

Recycle
Read lots of books or watch lots of DVDs and then pass them on and ask for a donation for Helen's Trust.

Stop eating treats
Give up something you love and ask for donations and lots of encouragement! You will feel great!!!

Tournaments
Organise a tournament of your favourite sport, charging teams to enter and offer prizes to the winners.

Unwanted gift sale
Your unwanted gifts could be someone else's treasure.

Variety shows
Give friends and colleagues a chance to show off their true talents.

World food night
Prepare and sell a selection of dishes from around the world.

X marks the spot
Organise a treasure hunt with every team paying to enter.

Yummy cake stall
Bake some tasty treats to sell to friends, family and colleagues.

Zany tie day
Charge £1 to participate and fine those who don't £2.