Any Suggestions of How to Raise Money for Charity!! merged thread

rosy

I've organised loads of events for the PTA in my time, some have worked well
and others haven't - but one thing that has been a roaring success every time we have done it is a Ladies' Night.
You need a venue such as a hall with decent space to set up tables for people to sit at and areas where treatments etc. can go on.
Invite local hairdressers, beauticians, alternative therapy specialists ( I mean things like aromatherapy, massage etc ). These have all in my experience given their services free ( good advertising for them).
Then sell tickets in advance to females you know ( males could go along I suppose but none ever have to ours! A good night to pick is one where there's a big football match on ).
The ticket price for us includes a treatment ( an appointment system works best) and light snack/nibbles and drink ( flavoured water / fruit juice keeps it simple). You can also run a raffle alongside - again, the professionals have always donated prizes.
Outlay is minimal and you are guaranteed a good return. Also the "customers" love the night - it's brilliant value for them ( some people have walked out with new haircuts, make up consultations and won raffle prizes all for a few pounds). The hardest bit is finding the service providers, but once you have their names, the next event is so much easier - especially as everyone who paid to come to the last one wants to go again.

Mike_by_the_Sea

Further to Kit's reply, our local football club were recently looking for the team sponsor for this year. The way they did it was to have a raffle, each ticket, say, £50 and then the winner was drawn out. You might get more money from local business that way.

nives316

Thank you for all the advice. I will let you know how the fundraising goes.

Thanks again.

saving-mad

We have a local rag man who pays charities £360 tonn for clothing and material perhaps organising a group collaction could bring in some money.
Also our air ambulance do the same but dont offer as much money.

smellybum

Here is a little tip I have seen used many times.

Contact city centre restaraunts and ask them for a donation for a raffle.
I am a manager of a restaraunt and we hand out a £100 comp slip each week.

It's great marketing for us and a great raffle prize to offer.

Most of the bigger names will always give you something.
Just go with information about who you are and what you are raising money for. Even if one turns you down anouther will give it to you.:j


Good luck