Fundraising can be much simpler than you think, and you don’t need loads of time or money to make a difference. Even small ideas can have a big impact when people get behind them.

In this guide, we’ll show you just how much you can do to support a cause you care about. No matter your budget or how much time you have, there’s bound to be something in this list that suits you. We’ll cover 40 easy fundraising ideas that anyone can do, including:

• No-cost fundraising ideas: Sponsored walks, selling unwanted goods, and giving-up challenges.
• Cheap fundraising ideas: Bake sales, quiz nights, coffee mornings and dress-down days.
• Ideas you can do from home: Birthday fundraisers, virtual games nights, and online sales.

 

No-cost fundraising ideas

You don’t need a budget to make a difference, and you can start today. These fundraising ideas show that you don’t need a budget to start making a difference for a cause you care about, so anyone can get behind a good cause without paying a penny to begin. Here are some of the best ways to get started:

Sponsored walk

Sponsored walks are an excellent way to fundraise with no costs attached. Whether you’re walking the length of a marathon in an official event or simply around your local park non-stop for a few hours, supporters can sponsor your challenge and help you turn every mile into meaningful fundraising.

Giving something up

If there’s something you’ve been meaning to give up, now’s the time! Giving-up challenges are a great way to take on a personal challenge while making a difference for a charity you care about. It could be quitting smoking, giving up on chocolate, or deleting social media.

Social media fundraiser

This is one of the simplest ways to start fundraising today. All you need is a phone and a few minutes of spare time.

All you need to do is find a cause you’re passionate about, tell your story, and share your fundraising page on social media. You could time it around your birthday and ask that friends, family, and followers donate to the cause as your birthday gift.

Declutter sale

Another simple fundraising idea is a declutter sale. Have a sort-out and find anything you don’t want that could go to a new home.

Sell it all online or in person at a boot sale, and donate the takings to a cause that means something to you. You’ll clear some space while raising money for a cause that matters to you.

 

Cheap and cheerful fundraising ideas

If you’ve got a small budget to work with, these ideas can help you raise funds while bringing people together. These ideas aren’t costly but need a small spend for ingredients or materials.

Below are three cheerful and cheap fundraising ideas for you to try:

Bake sale

Bake sales are a staple in charity fundraising, and for good reason. Whether it’s brownies, biscuits, or Battenberg cake, baking is a simple way to bring people together and raise money for a cause you care about.

Coffee morning

One quick fundraising idea is a coffee morning. Invite your friends, family, and neighbours round one morning and bring everyone together over coffee and cake, with donations going to a cause you care about.

Alternatively, take the coffee and cake to your colleagues and host your coffee morning in the office instead.

Quiz night

Hosting a quiz night is always great fun, and a few hours of trivia can work wonders for any fundraiser.

Charge a small entry fee, pick a great quizmaster and bring people together for a fun night supporting your chosen cause.

Dress-down day

Dress-down days are a popular, easy fundraising idea for any workplace. All it means is that you and your colleagues can swap your usual workwear for something more casual, in exchange for a small donation.

Some workplaces like to take it to the next level and make their dress-down days themed, resulting in some more unusual outfits.

 

Easy fundraising ideas you can do from home

If you have a busy schedule but still want to support a cause you care about, that’s great too! There are so many quick fundraising ideas that you can do without even getting off the sofa.

Below are three of the most simple fundraising ideas you can try without leaving your house:

Virtual quiz or games night

Quiz nights are a brilliant way to bring people together, whether you host in person or online. Hosting a virtual quiz night can even make your video or music rounds easier, bringing together supporters wherever they are.

It’s kind to your budget too: no venue costs and no need to print anything, as you can simply share your screen for any picture rounds. All that’s left is to rally your teams behind a good cause and enjoy the night.

 

How to get started in minutes

Every fundraiser starts somewhere, and getting going is easier than you might think. Once you’ve got your fundraising idea in mind, setting up a donation page is the next step, and it only takes a few simple steps:

• Set up a free JustGiving page: It’s free, quick and lets people know how they can back your cause.
• Set a target: A goal gives everyone something to aim for, and there’s nothing better than seeing support build towards it.
• Promote your page: The more you share it, the more people can get behind your cause.
• Turn on Gift Aid: This lets your chosen charity claim 25p for every £1 you donate from the government, topping up your contribution at no extra cost to you.

The most important thing is getting started. Every donation, share and show of support can make a real difference. If you’re ready to go, create your own fundraising page here. If you still need inspiration, check out more fundraising ideas here instead.

 

Easy fundraising ideas: your questions answered

There are so many quick, cheap, and easy ways to raise money for charity that sometimes it can feel overwhelming. It’s natural to still have questions about how best to fundraise.

What is the easiest way to raise money for charity?

The easiest way would be to tie an online fundraising page to something that you’re already doing. This could be asking people to donate money in exchange for doing something you’re already planning to do and sharing it with supporters, or to have a sponsored giving-up challenge for something you intended to quit already.

How can I raise money with no money to start?

Sponsored walks, giving a habit up as a challenge, selling unwanted goods online, or simply sharing a fundraising page on social media are great ways to support a cause you care about without spending a penny.

What can I do to raise money quickly?

To quickly raise money, you could try running a simple activity as soon as you can, like a bake sale or coffee morning, and share your fundraising page around to encourage friends, family and colleagues to support your cause.

What are some cheap fundraising ideas?

Coffee mornings, bake sales, quiz nights, raffles, and dress-down days in the office are all some of the cheapest fundraising ideas you can try. None of these will cost you much, but they’ll still add up to a big difference for your cause.

How can I fundraise from home?

There are many home-friendly ideas, such as a birthday fundraiser, a virtual games night, or an online sale. Paired with an online fundraising page shared on social media, these make it easy to reach supporters and help people get behind your cause from wherever they are.

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