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Charity fundraising ideas

Holding your own Barnardo's charity fundraising event is an exciting and massively rewarding way to fundraise. You can do whatever you want and make your event as sensible or as wacky as you like!

Try these 10 charity fundraising ideas, as recommended by our previous fundraisers.

Charity fundraising ideas to challenge yourself

Barnardo's charity cake sale
A Barnardo's charity fundraiser - Man in Pharoah costume on bike with Barnardo's money can
Charity fundraising car wash for Barnardo's

Do something sporty - Hold a charity sports tournament, sponsored walk or golf day.

Sell stuff - Hold a bring and buy sale, cake bake or auction of promises.

Charity fundraising ideas to do with friends

Make music - Have a talent contest, karaoke competition or carol singing evening.

Have a ball - with a fancy dress party, BBQ or barn dance.

Do something silly - Have a doughnut eating contest or jelly-welly race.

Have some friends round - You could have a charity dinner party or movie night.

Have a gaming evening - You could play Bingo, poker and other casino-style games.

Test your knowledge - Hold a quiz or Mastermind tournament.

Charity fundraising ideas for adults and kids

For kids - Try a treasure hunt, picnic for teddies, pet show or face painting.

For adults - Try a swear box, chest/leg wax or food hamper raffle.

See our five steps to success to make organising your event easy and don’t forget to download your free fundraising pack for everything you need to get started!