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Use our A-Z guide to find <\/span>a fundraising activity that is perfect for you<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Once <\/span>you<\/span> know what you want to do<\/span>,<\/span> head over to<\/span> our<\/span> Just <\/span>G<\/span>iving<\/span><\/a><\/strong> page and set up your fundraising page.<\/strong> <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span> <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A \u2013 Awesome Auction<\/strong>: Get together all your unwanted items and ask friends to donate theirs. Host a charity auction evening at home.<\/p>\n

B<\/strong> \u2013 Brilliant Baking:<\/strong> Bake your favourite cakes, breads and buns and sell them to friends and family. Ask your family to bake some delicious cakes too.<\/p>\n

C<\/strong> \u2013 Creative Crafts:<\/strong> Sell your handmade crafts, and crafts made by family and friends. Sell your creations online and in your community.<\/p>\n

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D \u2013 Delicious Dining:<\/strong> Host a charity dining evening. Invite your guests and ask for a charity donation. Turn it into a cooking competition and ask for a donation to enter.<\/p>\n

E<\/strong> \u2013 Energising Exercise<\/strong> Raise your heart rate with a sponsored run or walk. Find a local event to join or take on the challenge solo.<\/p>\n

F<\/strong> \u2013 Fun Films:<\/strong> Host a charity film night and charge an admission fee.<\/p>\n

G<\/strong> \u2013 Great Games:<\/strong> Gather round your friends and host a charity games night at home. Break out Monopoly, Risk, or host a poker tournament.<\/p>\n

H<\/strong> \u2013 Happy Hiking:<\/strong> Take on a Weighted Walk! Head to our Weighted Walk page for more info.<\/a><\/p>\n

I<\/strong> \u2013 Incredible Instruments:<\/strong> Do you know any musically gifted individuals? Ask them nicely to perform at a charity gig or music evening.<\/p>\n

J<\/strong> \u2013 Joyful Jiving:<\/strong> Host a dance-a-thon. Break out the moves to your favourite tunes. Collect sponsorship for your dancing efforts.<\/p>\n

K<\/strong> \u2013 Kind Kayaking:<\/strong> Want a way to show off your kayaking skills?\u00a0 A sponsored kayak could be just for you. Or maybe another sport?<\/p>\n

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L<\/strong> \u2013 Lovely Lemons:<\/strong> The classic lemonade stall has everything – good tasting lemony drinks, and a chance to donate the proceeds. This is a great one to do with the kids.<\/p>\n

M<\/strong> \u2013 Make something:<\/strong> If you\u2019ve got an eye for creating something amazing, you could make it, sell it, and donate the cash. Everyone will give just that little bit more if it\u2019s for charity.<\/p>\n

N<\/strong> \u2013 Night time:<\/strong> When the sun sets, it\u2019s time to fundraise. Organise a sponsored sleepout or sponsored walk in the dark.\u00a0 Head to our Sleepout page for some tips.<\/a><\/p>\n

O \u2013 Online Gaming:<\/strong> Grab your favourite game and host a <\/span>24-hour <\/span>gaming marathon<\/span>.<\/span> You can stream the event live<\/span> and drum up support from your gamer friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

P<\/strong> \u2013 Perfect Pub Quiz:<\/strong> It\u2019s the old classic, a pub quiz. Host one at home, online, or down your local pub. Charge an entry fee and ask shops in your local community to donate prizes.<\/p>\n

Q \u2013 Quiet Auction:<\/strong> Ask local businesses to donate items and let people place their bids. If you prefer a less noisy auction, getting people to write down their secret-bid is the right way to go. You can even do it online.<\/p>\n

R<\/strong> \u2013 Rapid Run:<\/strong> Take part in a local running event or set yourself a running challenge. From big city marathons to local 5k trail races, find a race for you and ask for sponsorship.<\/p>\n

S<\/strong> \u2013 Scrabble anyone?<\/strong> Gather your word-loving friends and hold a games night. Charge an entry fee and play for prizes. Feel free to play other games, but Scrabble is our favourite.<\/p>\n

T<\/strong> \u2013 Treasure Hunt:<\/strong> Another amazing one for the whole family to enjoy. Create a treasure hunt in your garden or head out to your local park. You could hide sweets, money, or both! Ask people to donate to enter.<\/p>\n

U<\/strong> \u2013 Used book sale:<\/strong> All those books sitting on your dusty shelf could be put to good use. Host a book sale and donate the proceeds. Ask friends and family to donate their unwanted books to bolster your collection.<\/p>\n

V \u2013 Vintage Vinted: <\/strong>Tired of wearing the same thing? Sell your unwanted clothes on Vinted and donate the proceeds.<\/p>\n

W \u2013 Wacky Wardrobe:<\/strong> A great one to do in your workplace. A bit like a school non<\/span><\/span>–<\/span><\/span><\/span>uniform day<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span><\/span> but everyone is encouraged to come to work dressed as weirdly and<\/span> as<\/span> <\/span>wacky<\/span><\/span><\/span> a<\/span><\/span><\/span>s <\/span><\/span><\/span>possible. Ask for a donation<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

X \u2013 Merry Xmas – <\/strong>A perfect time of year to host a fundraiser with mince pies and carols to warm everyone’s hearts.<\/p>\n

Y<\/strong> \u2013 Yes to Yoga:<\/strong> If you know someone who knows their yoga<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span><\/span> you could <\/span>ask them to <\/span>host a charity yoga class.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Z<\/strong> \u2013 Zumba-thon:<\/strong> Find all the energetic people in your life and host a charity <\/span>Zumb<\/span>a<\/span>-thon<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Keep going until there is only one person left on the dance floor.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Decided on your activity? Head over to our Just Giving page and set up your fundraiser<\/p>\n

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