Top tips for organising an event

Let us know

Please contact the Red Cross fundraiser in your area about any events that you are planning to hold to raise money for the British Red Cross. They can provide advice and materials where possible.

Plan in advance

Think carefully about the event before you start and put an action plan together. Work out:

• how long it will take you to organise it
• who you could contact to help you
• how much it might raise in relation to the effort involved.

Try to find something that you will enjoy doing.

Work out a budget

Your costs may include postage, printing, photocopying, equipment, catering and hire charges. Try to get individuals or local businesses to donate the things you need. Please talk to your local fundraiser for advice before making any approaches as we may have recently asked for people’s support.

Your income might include ticket/entry fees, sponsorship, donations, raffles, auctions, advertising and sale of goods and refreshments. Just make sure that your expected income is much higher than your costs!