Fundraising ideas wanted

Savvy_Sue

Crisp_£_note wrote: »

a talk on the charity

If you are raising money for a registered charity, get in touch with them at an early stage. They may have helpful suggestions, and you need their permission to use their name in fundraising.

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

But the scary part is selling the tickets, and knowing you've sold them to people who will put their hands in their wallets.

This leads me to another thought: if you're a member of any organisation which organises concerts etc, then 'piggy-backing' on an event can work quite well. For example, DH has done a 2 minute slot in a local choir concert which was raising money for the charity.

Personally I think swishing requires a lot less work beforehand than an auction. Mind you we always call ours a 'clothes swap' so people know what to expect!!!

eric_blair

Hi - I've been helping raise money (and awareness) for a local Autism charity and after a few years, what I have found best is to go to events where there are already people - for example Summer Fetes, Farmers Markets, Local Carnivals etc.

Even the simplest stall doing a tombola will make more money and get to more people than organizing your own event and trying to get people to come.

The best money/effort solution we have found is a 'Chocolate Card Game'

Get 2 packs of cards.

Take the picture cards and aces from 1 pack and put a selection of them (not all) face up on a table. On the cards put some chocolate (Celebrations, Quality Street - that kind of thing).

With the other cards, let people choose a card and if they have a picture or ace, they win the chocolate from the corresponding card on the table.

Sometimes its nice to have a grand prize on the ace of hearts (large box of chocs)

We found this easy to set up and fun to play - the kids LOVE it and you'll find loads of kids/parents coming to your stall (who can then be given a leaflet)

Good luck!