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A-Z of fundraising Ideas

We're delighted that you'd like to raise some money to support the work that we do here at Hollybank. The easy part is deciding that you want to help, the tricky bit is deciding what you want to do and with so many fun-filled fundraising events and activities to choose from, it can be difficult to choose just one. Maybe this handy list of our A-Z of ideas will help? If you have an idea that isn't listed, let us know and we'll add it to our list!

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Afternoon tea 

Who doesn't love afternoon tea? You could raise money by charging your guests a small entrance fee or arrange a raffle, asking your guests to donate a gift for the raffle prizes.

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 14th July, 2020

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Big night in 

Choose a theme, invite a handful of friends or family and ask them to make a small donation on the night. It's cheaper than an evening dining out and the money goes to a great cause. 

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 14th July, 2020

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Celebrity game 

This is a great one if you work in an office. Everyone puts the name of a famous person into a hat and then each player picks a name. They must then adopt the mannerisms of that person for a day. You could even ask them to dress up! If they are caught out of character, they must pay a fine. We suggest an entry fee of £2 per person. 

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 14th July, 2020

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Dinner party 

Get your friends and family round for an evening of delicious fundraising. You could choose a theme to make it interesting or get each guest to bring an after-dinner game. By charging a small entry fee you can have an evening of fun while contributing to a great cause.

Published: 30th June, 2020

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Eating competition 

There are so many eating challenges to choose from, so pick your food and get started. You can get people to sponsor the event or bet on the winners. You could even try and incorporate an 'I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!' theme if you're brave enough! 

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 14th July, 2020

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Fancy dress

Everyone loves an excuse to dress up or to be someone different for the day. Get your work colleagues to dress up and pay a fee to take part. You could even set a theme which could be based on a film or era. 

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 14th July, 2020

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Guess the number of.. 

Sweets, buttons in the jar and charge per guess, this is an easy and fun way to engage people to raise funds, especially if you have some competitive people in your life.   

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 14th July, 2020

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Half marathon 

If you're feeling ambitious, why not take on the challenge of a half marathon? While it may seem like a gruelling way to fundraise, you won't regret it when you cross that finish line.

Published: 30th June, 2020

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It's a knockout 

Why should children have all the fun at sports day? Find a venue to host your own. Set a registration fee and source a prize from a local business. The more fun the challenges the more participants you'll get. Keep it quirky!

  

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 14th July, 2020

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Jewellery making/selling 

Are you creative and like making things or know someone who is? Put your skills to the test and hold a handmade jewellery sale, or test out a different craft if jewellery isn't your thing!

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 14th July, 2020

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Karaoke night 

This can be as big or as small as you can organise. You could hire a venue and karaoke machine or just have some friends round and play some classic karaoke songs while singing into a hairbrush! Charge an entry fee and source a prize for an evening of songs and laughter! 

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 14th July, 2020

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Loose change 

Ask friends/family/colleagues to dig into their wallets and purses and pop their loose change into a jar. It'll feel like a small donation for each person, but added together it will make a real difference.

Published: 30th June, 2020

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Matched giving 

Ask your employer to match the amount you gain from individual sponsorship and double every pound that you raise instantly.

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 15th July, 2020

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Non-uniform day 

Do you work in a school, know someone who does? Or perhaps your children's school would be willing to support you? If each child paid £2 to ditch school uniform for a day, you could end up with a decent amount of money! 

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 15th July, 2020

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Obstacle course

Not ready for tough mudder? Why not have a go at setting up your own obstacle course? You can either raise money by charging a small entry fee or get participants to collect sponsorship. Always make sure your course is safe before letting people loose on it!

Published: 30th June, 2020

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Pancakes 

How about a pancake-making competition? You can charge a fee for people to take part or get people to buy the pancakes.

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Quiz night 

Hold a quiz at your local pub and charge individuals and teams for entry. Don't just invite people you know, get the locals involved too! Ask the manager to donate a free meal or vouchers as a prize for the winners. 

Published: 30th June, 2020

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Raffle 

Charge a fee of your choice for tickets and the winners get a prize - what's not to love! This works as a standalone fundraising activity or as part of a bigger event. Speak to local businesses in your area about offering goods to add into your raffle to keep your costs low. 

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 15th July, 2020

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Sponsored silence

This is another easy fundraiser that you can do alone, or get other people involved! Have a whiteboard at the ready and do a sponsored silence for a day at work or school!

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 15th July, 2020

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Tug-of-war

You don’t necessarily need a stream or brook to have a game of tug-of-war – a paddling pool will do nicely! Get lots of teams together and have them battle it out. You can ask for a small entry fee from participants and/or spectators to donate to charity

Published: 30th June, 2020

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Unfashionable 

Swallow your pride and proudly rock your most unfashionable, unflattering outfit for the day. How about clashing prints, sandals with socks, a crazy hat or all of those at the same time? The worse you look, the more you'll raise.

Published: 30th June, 2020

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Variety show

Host a local variety show and give the people in your community the chance to shine. Remember to donate profits from tickets to charity!

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 15th July, 2020

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Wax it 

Will you or your friends bare the pain to raise money with a wax off? Get those wax strips ready and maybe something to soothe the pain after, like aloe Vera.

Published: 30th June, 2020

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Xbox 

Got a games console? Host an evening of gaming with an entry fee. You could even hold mini-competitions throughout the evening with some prizes.

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