Fundraising advice

Some general hints and tips on raising those funds.

Fundraising online
Visit our fundraising online page for more information.
Encourage generosity
Make sure the first pledge is a generous one to encourage others to follow suit.
Giftaid it
Gift Aid really means a lot to charities. We can receive 28p for every £1 given which really adds up. Visit our Gift Aid page for more information.
Start early
As soon as you have secured your place in an event, try and make a start with your fundraising. The longer you have, the easier it will be.
After the event
This is still a great time to fundraise. When you’ve finished, you can tell people how it went and they might be happy to sponsor you more.
Matched giving
Many companies have a matched giving scheme and will match the amount you have raised. Ask your company if they have a scheme. If they don’t, they still may be willing to support you.

Your fundraising target doesn’t need to come through traditional sponsorship. People raise funds in all sorts of ways. Here are a few ideas.