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Fundraising ideas

There are hundreds of different ways you can raise money for the British Red Cross, whether it’s organising a quiz or karaoke night, dressing in red or banning your office buzzwords, but we suggest you keep it simple and choose something you think you’ll enjoy.

Run, skydive, abseil…

			We offer an extensive programme of outdoor events, each designed to push you to your limits. Find an event that suits you.

Organise your event

Whatever inspires you, remember that if you’re having fun then everyone else will too.

Our fundraising packs are crammed full of ideas, along with tips for making your event a real success.

Fundraising with friends (PDF) – do something new with your friends and raise vital money along the way

Fundraising at work (PDF) - build morale and get to know your colleagues a bit better

University fundraising ideas (PDF) – a legitimate excuse to behave outrageously, secure in the knowledge it’s for a good cause

School fundraising ideas (PDF) – brilliant for team building and learning finance and event planning skills

Remember to register your event so that we can say thank you and off you go!

To find out more or to discuss event ideas, call 0844 412 2728, email getfundraising@redcross.org.uk or contact your local fundraiser

Give as you earn

Payroll giving is a simple, tax-efficient way of donating through your salary. Because your donation is taken from your salary before tax is deducted, it costs you less and HM Revenue & Customs gives us the tax it would otherwise have kept.

Find out more about payroll giving

Red Cross Appeal Week

Red Cross Appeal Week is our annual fundraising week and is held over the week of 8 May, the anniversary of the birth of Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross Movement.

Right across the UK people take to the streets to participate in collections in their local area, or fundraise with their friends or workmates and have a great time doing it.

Read more about Appeal Week to find out how you can join them.

Things to consider

Once you’ve chosen the perfect event for you, check out our other tips for fundraising glory:

Getting the word out
Staying safe
Legal issues

And for even more inspiration, read more about the difference you could make by fundraising for us – for people in crisis, every penny counts.

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Downloads

Fundraising ideas pack
(PDF Document)

Workplace fundraising ideas pack
(PDF Document)

School fundraising ideas pack
(PDF Document)

University fundraising ideas pack
(PDF Document)

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