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Big Festive Fundraising ideas

Below you will find lots of Festive themed ideas to get fundraising. There is something here for everyone. Simply click the idea to find out more.

But remember, your Big Festive Fundrasier can simply be whatever YOU want it to be. So think BIG this Festive season, and you will be a Fundraiser!

Once you're registered you will find sacks of resources to help you with all the ideas below. We have posters, social media images, trackers, sweepstake sheets and so much more.

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Advent-ure
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Create your own / Use our advent calendar with different tasks to complete each day

Advent Sweepstake
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Pick a door on the Advent Calendar and donate to enter. Winning door wins a prize
Auld Lang Syne Party
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A New Year’s Eve celebration with ticket sales and donation opportunities

Bingo
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Host a bingo night with festive prizes
Bloomin’ Brussel Sprouts
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Guess the number of Brussel sprouts in the jar and donate to enter
Boxing Day Run
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Take on a 5K, 10K or further distance on boxing day. Ask for donations and go the distance. You could even make it festive by dressing up as Santa Claus
Bruno the Signet Dog
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Bruno is a wonderful, cuddly dog sold by one of our corporate partners. Pop in to your local Ernest Jones or H.Samuel store to buy a Bruno and support Young Lives vs Cancer
Carol singing
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Grab your wooly hat and scarf and tune up those vocal chords. Gather your friends, family and colleagues and bellow out those classics.
Christmas Fayre
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Organise a community event with stalls selling festive goods
Crochet Christmas!
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Make some crochet Christmas baubles to sell

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Deck your desk
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Decorate your desk in the most extravagant festive way and donate to enter the competition
Decorate Santa’s Hat
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Glam up Santa’s hat and donate to enter the competition for the best decoration

Donate instead of cards
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really simple, donate money to your page instead of sending Christmas cards and ask others to donate to, instead of sending you a card
Elf Auction
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Gather your friends, family, or colleagues together to volunteer to be auctioned. The highest bidder for each volunteer will receive helping hands for a day in the busy line-up to Christmas
Festive Board Game Night
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Gather friends and family for a night of board games. Simply ask people to donate to take part
Festive Fido Dog Walk
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Get together and give the canines some Christmas Cheer (and treats!) Human and dog fancy dress optional but encouraged
Festive Fivers
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Ask everyone to write their name on a £5 note, pop it into a hat and pick a winner. Then split the pot between the lucky winner and us

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Give your last hour's pay
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donate your last hour of pay before you set that out of office and head off for time with your nearest and dearest
Hug in a Mug
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spend the money you would usually spend at a cafe and host a festive coffee morning with your colleagues and take a break from work in the lead up to Christmas

Instagram Live
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Share festive tips, crafts, or entertainment on a live social media stream to engage supporters and ask for donations
Jolly Jumper Day
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Donate to wear your jolliest Xmas jumper or outfit to work or school for the day
Karaoke Christmas party
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Pay to enter, prizes for the best duet / worst rendition

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Lantern Walk
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Organize a beautiful nighttime walk lit with lanterns and collect donations from participants
Mega Mince Pie Bake Sale
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Bake your largest mince pie and sell it at a festive bake sale along with lots of other baked goodies

Movie marathon party
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Invite all the friends round for some classic Christmas films with festive snacks
Neighbourhood Lights Tour
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Organize a guided walk or bus tour of local Christmas light displays with donations
New Year’s Resolution Challenge
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Encourage people to commit to a goal and get sponsored for sticking to it
Office Party
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Hold a festive Christmas party in the office and sell tickets or have a collection tin

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Pet photo competition
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From dogs to ducks, horses to hamsters – every pet can enter!
Quality Time Gift Vouchers
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Sell vouchers for experiences (e.g., coffee with a friend) with proceeds donated
Quizmas Night
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A Christmas-themed quiz event with entry fees and festive prizes

Race to the North Pole
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Get sponsored to travel the distance between the Homes from Home by running, cycling, rowing, walking etc
Raffle
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Ask for donations from local businesses. pick a day, sell tickets and everyone has a chance to win a prize
Reindeer Run
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Dress up as a reindeer, or santa, or anything festive themed, and join a local park run, or gether a group of friends to take on a run together
Silent Night Silence
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Challenge participants to stay silent for a set time during a festive event. Great for schools or offices—especially if the person is known for being chatty!
Swimming Santa’s
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Take a dip wearing your Santa hat – pay to enter
Tacky Tinsel Toilet
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Decorate your office / home bathroom with the tackiest tinsel you can find and donate to enter

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Uniform-Free Day
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Ask pupils to get creative with their clothing for a day by wearing festive or favourite non-uniform items
Video Game Marathon
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Stream a video game marathon with a Christmas theme

Wreath decorating party
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get crafty and make something lovely to hang on your door
Wrap-a-thon
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Set up a wrapping station in your office and charge to wrap gifts
Yuletide Yoga
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Host a festive-themed yoga session with holiday music and decorations. Participants donate to join
Zzzzz
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With your colleagues, pay £5 to enter a draw to win the chance for a day off work and a priceless lie in. We're sure a day off will be a welcome early present. Obviously, ask you manager first!
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Sign up today to get involved! Check out our festive fundraising ideas page and start planning your Big Festive Fundraiser

Once you’ve set up your fundraising page, make sure you share it. Get your friends and family involved and make great festive memories for a fantastic cause

Now everyone’s ready, it’s time to host your fundraiser! We’re here to support you with anything you need. We can’t wait to see what you come up with and let you know about the difference you’ve made