Get ready to dress to impress—or distress! Whether you're planning something at school, work, or home, a Halloween fancy dress fundraising party is a frightfully fun way to raise money for Macmillan. Here are some tips on how to make it a scream.
Decorate with a difference: Gather your Halloween decorations and transform your space into a haunted house! Think cobwebs, pumpkins, flickering lights, and spooky surprises around every corner.
Fancy dress fun: Encourage everyone to go all-out with costumes, make-up, wigs, and props. The more creative (or creepy), the better!
Add a competitive twist: Introduce categories like Scariest Costume, Best Make-Up, Creepiest Cackle, or Wackiest Hair. Let everyone vote for their favourites!
Ask for donations:
    - At school? A suggested donation of £1 per child can quickly add up.
- At work or home? Ask guests to chip in a bit more—perhaps £2–£5—to join the fun.
Prizes, please!: Ask local businesses or colleagues/parents/friends to donate small prizes for the winners. Even spooky sweets or Halloween-themed trinkets will do the trick!
Spellbinding sips: Mix up some ghoulishly good drinks—think eyeball punch, spooky mocktails like a classic Bloody Mary.
Monster moves: Get everyone dancing to Halloween classics like Thriller, Ghostbusters, and Time Warp! You could even teach iconic routines from films like The Addams Family or The Rocky Horror Picture Show—perfect for a dance-off.
Fang-tastic games: Keep the energy high with Halloween party games like apple-bobbing, pin the spider on the web, or even a murder mystery for older kids and adults.
Fright Night finale: End the evening with a spooky film screening! Let people vote for the movie by donating—each pound counts as a vote. Whether it’s a family-friendly fright or a cult classic, it’s a great way to wind down the night.
Hosting a Halloween party is a great way to bring people together, have a laugh (or a scream), and raise money while you're at it.