Fundraising ideas

There are many different ways you can raise money for Macmillan. If you don't know what you want to do, we have lots of charity fundraiser ideas to help inspire you. Whatever you choose to do, we'll support you the whole way.
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Popular fundraising ideas

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Sporting and physical activities
From sponsored runs, solo hikes and team cycles to football tournaments and sports days, we have plenty of training tips and resources for anyone looking to challenge themselves.
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Celebrations and special occasions
If you're celebrating a wedding, civil partnership, birthday, or another important milestone, you can also help raise money for Macmillan with gift donations or a charity wedding favour.
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Unique challenges
Timed challenges, endurance tests, world record attempts or personal feats. Whether 
your unique challenge is a singing competition or a sponsored silence, we'll help you achieve your goal and raise money for charity.
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Social fundraising ideas
Solo events are great, but it’s also fun to get people together. Host a social gathering such as a ball, dinner party, festival or crafting afternoon.
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Games and quizzes
Host a quiz or game fundraiser to guarantee a fun-filled event. Whether you’re born to be a bingo caller or a quizmaster champ, there are activities to suit everyone.

Quick A-Z fundraising inspiration

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Easy fundraising ideas
Thinking of ways to fundraise can be hard. That's why we've put together this super simple A-Z of easy fundraising ideas.
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Work fundraising ideas
If you want to do some fundraising at work, check out our A-Z filled with ways to raise money for charity with your colleagues, inside and outside the office.
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Fundraising ideas for kids
Fundraising with your kids can be fun. Take a look at our A-Z of fundraising ideas which can be used at school, at home or in your local community.
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Fundraising at home
Take a look at our A-Z of DIY fundraising ideas which you can do at home by yourself or with family, friends and colleagues.

Fundraising tips and tools

Whatever you're doing to raise money, we're here to support you in planning a charity event. From tips to help you fundraising online, social media advice and tools to download, we've got everything you need to smash your target.
5 tips to kickstart your fundraising

Get your fundraising off to a winning start with our tops tips for day one.

10 tips for fundraising online

Raising money online is a great way to collect donations. Read our top 10 tips for fundraising online.

10 tips for using social media

Social media is a great way to spread the word. Our tips will help you make the most of social throughout your fundraising.

Resources and materials

From paper sponsorship forms, to fundraising posters and bunting, we've got everything you need to make your fundraising a success.

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