Organise a charity event

We have everything you need to make your Red Cross fundraising event a success.

Two people pick cakes off a table at a Pour a Cup of Kindness event.

Thank you for choosing to support the Red Cross. By organising your own fundraising event, you're helping people in crisis get the support they need.

If you’re thinking of organising a fundraising event then, register your event idea and we’ll get in touch with everything you need to make your event a success.

Got an idea you'd like to talk through? We’d love to hear it. Send us your idea or get in touch to chat with our team.

Tell us about your fundraising idea and we'll be in touch with everything you need.

Call us:

0300 456 1005
(calls charged at your operator's UK landline rate)

getfundraising@redcross.org.uk

Fundraising ideas

Need help with a fundraising idea? Here are our favourite ways to raise cash:

Host a tea party

Host a virtual or in person tea party. Request a digital pack packed full of tips and take donations from guests for the British Red Cross.

Do your own run

Take on a running challenge solo, or organise a fun run in your school or community. You could even incorporate fancy dress.

Host a dinner party

Bring your family and friends together for a dinner party and raise money for us.

Take part in a collection

Spending just a few hours collecting could make a vital difference to someone’s life. Find a collection near you.

Streaming and gaming

Whether you're playing your favourite games or streaming your passions you can make a huge difference to the most vulnerable people across the world. Why not ask your friends to sponsor a gameathon or host a live stream?
Learn more about streaming and gaming for the British Red Cross.

Organise a bag pack

Offer to pack shopping bags at your local supermarket. Take donations from the people you help. Contact us to find out more and we will send you our top tips to organise a pack a bag.

Bake sale

Get busy in the kitchen and sell the treats you make. Cakes and biscuits can raise cash to help people in crisis. Contact us to find out our top tips and receive a fundraising pack full of exciting materials and recipes.

Red shoe walk

Perhaps you are part of a community group who are keen to fundraise, or maybe you know a great route in your local area? Organise your own Red Shoe Walk with your friends and family anywhere you like, at any time.