A to Z of Fundraising
Could you fundraise for Field Lane?
We rely on the generosity of our supporters to help fund the added extras to make life better for the people in our care. If you’d like to fundraise for us but are stuck for ideas, we've put together an A-Z of fundraising to give you a helping hand. Have a look and see what you might be able to do. We are grateful for all your efforts, whatever you can do, will make a difference. Thank you.​​
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Afternoon tea – At work, home, or a local venue, as a nation of tea drinkers, this is bound to go down well.
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Bake sale – Bake a cake or two, it could go with the afternoon tea!
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Coffee mornings – Many people rely on a coffee to get them through the day, so hosting a coffee morning is a great way to fundraise.
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Dinner party – Pick a theme and invite people to buy a ticket to attend and try your cuisine.
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Easter egg hunt – A seasonal favourite. Who doesn’t like hunting for chocolate!
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Football match – Raise funds by charging a player fee and let spectators donate to take part in a penalty shootout at the end of the match.
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Give it up! – Raise money by giving up something, eg. crisps, alcohol, chocolate, meat, coffee, anything really!
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Halloween party – Dress up for All Hallows. Invite guests to pay an entry fee to spend the night scaring each other at a Halloween party.
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International day – Choose a country, or go 'around the world', and charge people an entry fee to have a fundraising travel experience.
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Jewellery – Do you have piece of jewellery to donate for auction or maybe hold a ‘make-your-own jewellery’ craft session?
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Knitting – Use your knitting skills to knit woollies to sell for charity.
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Lunch date – Take lunch in for your workmates and charge a small fee to buy from you rather than the sandwich shop.
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Marathon events – As well as running, a marathon could be any activity that’s done for a long period of time, non-stop, eg. walking, roller skating, using a running machine, sit-ups etc.
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Name the … – Name the teddy, bunny, jar of sweets, whatever it is you choose, and charge people to guess and win the prize.
O
Office collection day – Whether taking round a tin, bringing in cakes to sell or suggesting a dress down day.
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Pancake Day / Shrove Tuesday – Mix, bake and flip a pancake whilst raising funds.
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Quiz night – In the pub, village hall, local sports centre or via Zoom, you can host a quiz anywhere!
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Raffle – A raffle is great to have at a charity fundraising event, with many prizes as you like.
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Sweepstakes – Often around a sporting event, eg. the World Cup, Wimbledon, the Grand National.
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Tug-of-war – A competition between friends or colleagues – in your back garden or the local park.
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Uniform free day – Good activity for schools to raise funds.
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Valentine's Day – From a speed-dating evening to a full-blown Valentine’s ball or even something small, getting friends and colleagues to bring in something they love to eat, and share – for a small fee!
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Walk – From 600 miles to 5k, every step matters.
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Xbox – Make this gaming session one that matters by inviting people to play for a donation.
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Year to remember – Why not make this year a year to remember, and make a difference? What can you do for 365 days or give up?
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Zumba – Ready to feel the rhythm? How about a sponsored Zumba session? ​
​There's something for everyone, so feel free to get involved and help make a difference.​​​