Fundraising A-Z

Whether you tackle the UK’s highest freefall abseil off the ArcelorMittal Orbit or your local church tower, an abseiling challenge is a fantastic fundraiser. Don’t know what to abseil down? Lost Earth Adventures can take care of that with their fantastic abseiling options.

Do you have any collectables you’ve been meaning to clear out, or perhaps skills that you could offer? An auction could be the perfect fundraiser for you! You could even contact local businesses to ask them for additional prizes. Then, encourage your friends, family and colleagues to get bidding on all the fantastic items!

If you’re musically gifted or know people who are, a concert is a great way to raise money at any time of the year but especially at Christmas. Get your local community into the festive spirit and organise to sing carols in return for donations / an admission fee. Our team can send you a collection tin to have at the event.

Or check out our special Carol service in London in December Events.

If you enjoy sewing, knitting or card making, why not turn your hobby into a fundraiser and get crafting for a good cause? Selling your items couldn’t be easier with websites like Etsy. Simply set up your shop and donate your proceeds to The Sick Children’s Trust.

Cycle 370 miles in our Home to Home challenge!

Are you an avid cyclist or just a novice fancying a challenge?

Cycle the epic distance it would take you to travel to all our ten ‘Homes from Home’ from London to Newcastle. Find out more.

An egg-cellent idea for schools! Ask children to paint eggs and then hide them around the school. Charge an entry fee for the hunt and give a prize to the person who collects the most eggs.

Raise money for The Sick Children’s Trust and help to save the planet at the same time. Why not get sponsored to give up single-use plastic for a month or maybe even longer? Perhaps your whole office or school could take on the challenge together?

We’ve all heard of Dry January or Stoptober but you can give something up at any time of the year. The big challenge is giving up something you love for a month. Shout it from the rooftops and get all your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. We promise seeing those donations come in will help you break the habit!

Contact your local golf club and get your clubs at the ready for a fun-filled day on the green. Ask local companies to sponsor each hole to help cover your costs for the day and charge a fee for team entries. You could also hold an auction at the end to boost your fundraising.

Don’t forget to check out our own Golf Day, we’d love to see you there! The Sick Children’s Trust Golf Day

An international theme is a great way to get people excited about raising money.  Hold an event about a specific country, or go ‘around the world’, and charge people an entry fee. You could even ‘visit’ a different country each month. This is a firm favourite in The Sick Children’s Trust office!

We dare you to take on an Iron Man Triathlon Challenge! Organise your own or keep an eye on the Iron Man website for the next event taking place near you.

Hats, scarves, teddies, you name it! Knit something lovely and sell it for The Sick Children’s Trust. You could set up a stall or an online shop and raise awareness of your efforts via social media.

Whether you love it or hate it, it’s shown to be a great way to raise money! So stretch your vocal cords and organise a donate-to-enter karaoke contest.

Sometimes thought of as the ultimate challenge, marathons always raise lots of money. You can apply for a place in the London Marathon with The Sick Children’s Trust (places are limited) or take on one of your own choosing. And remember, a marathon doesn’t have to mean running – you could swim, cycle or even roller skate!

Matched giving is a fantastic way to boost what you raise. Lots of our supporters have managed to double their fundraising thanks to their employer. If you don’t ask, you don’t get! Corporate Fundraising

You can organise your own or take part in the infamous Tough Mudder.

Got a great fundraising idea? Why not ask your office to join you. We also have a range of ways businesses can support The Sick Children’s Trust.

If you’ve always thought you were green-fingered, then why not show off your garden for one day? Charge visitors a small fee to come and admire your handy work. You could even get the barbeque going and entice guests to some delicious food to raise extra funds.

Whether you go with a theme or general knowledge, organising a quiz couldn’t be easier. Find a venue, invite your friends and family and charge teams to enter – or you could even host a virtual quiz.

Pie and mash, Wimbledon, the King and bunting! There is an abundance of themes you could embrace for your Quintessentially British Day. Charge guests for tickets, sell British food or even come up with a forfeit and charge £5 every time someone complains about the weather!

Get some friendly competition going in the lead up to a sporting event or reality show. Or ask a simple question like ‘how many sweets in the jar’ and charge people to enter.

Embrace the fear and do it anyway! Skydiving is a hugely popular challenge despite the initial trepidation. Join our skydiving weekend for the thrill of a lifetime. Sign up here.

A sponsored silence for school or a swear box for the office… we won’t judge!

One for the teachers! Sponsor your teachers to wear school uniform for one day and have fun ensuring they abide by the rules.

Let your imagination run wild as you repurpose your unwanted items into something new! Embrace the trend for upcycling and sell your creations for The Sick Children’s Trust.

A Wing Walk is on the ‘exceptionally thrilling’ side of fundraising events! Not sure what the challenge entails? It’s all in the name… yes that’s right, you will be walking on the wings of a flying plane! We work with The Wing Walk Company who have a range of airfields to choose from.

Whatever ‘it’ may be, this is a fundraising classic! Get everyone to sponsor you for a big wax and marvel at just how much your friends are willing to pay to hear you shout!

Our pin badges or trolley keyrings make the perfect wedding favours if you’re looking for something different and meaningful. Contact us here to arrange these, please allow 3 weeks’ notice to ensure we can get them to you in time for the big day.

Yoga has been and continues to be one of the most popular forms of exercise so why not jump on this trend for your fundraiser! Are you a yoga teacher or know someone who is? Organise a class and donate the profits to The Sick Children’s Trust. Participants will leave feeling supple and pleased to have made a difference!

Set yourself a challenge to complete throughout the year. Whether it’s a distance to run, learning a language or giving up that daily coffee! Doing something for 365 days shows ultimate dedication and is a sure-fire way to encourage people to sponsor you.