Fundraising Ideas

Age UK Richmond is a an independent local charity dedicated to helping older people in Richmond upon Thames. We rely on kind supporters to be able to continue our work.

You can make a real difference to an older person experiencing loneliness, social isolation, bereavement or money struggles by fundraising for Age UK Richmond. Anything can be a good fundraising opportunity. What would you like to do? A dinner party, a film screening or giving something up? These are all fundraisers that have helped older people, but you might have some other ideas up your sleeve.

Age UK Richmond Fundraising Kit

To help you along the way, we have prepared a handy guide, full of ideas and tips to get the most out of your fundraising.

Download your fundraising kit now and get started!

Some things to consider:

• Is it going to be a sponsored activity or are you hosting an event?
• What do you enjoy?
• Where do your talents lie?
• Can anyone help you?

Do think about how much time and effort you can spend on planning and organising the event. Remember, you're doing a good thing for charity, but it should be fun too.

5 popular fundraising events

1. Bake Sale

Pick a date for your bake sale that works for everyone. Whether bakes are homemade or shop-brought, everyone can get involved.

2. Get quizzical

Quiz nights take place in pubs across the UK and are always popular. Why not organise your own and raise funds for Age UK Richmond?

3. Throw a party

Perhaps a themed dinner party, a murder mystery evening, games night, karaoke, barbeque – if it gets people together, it can be a fundraiser. Impress your guests with your hosting skills and charge them a small donation for the food or games.

4. Sponsored anything

Swim, walk, run, silence and pie eating! Most things can be sponsored so the choice is yours. What would your friends and colleague consider an absolute challenge or daring? Maybe they think you're inseparable from your iphone or unable to not get the car everywhere. Prove them wrong and some raise money for older people.

5. Go wild

Let your imagination run wild - the more creative the more publicity you may get and the more people might support you. So get that thinking cap on, is there a world record you could attempt or something that could involve all your friends or work colleagues?

Keep your fundraiser safe and legal!

We want you to really enjoy fundraising in aid of Age UK Richmond, so always take time to ensure your fundraising is both safe and legal. Although Age UK Richmond is not ultimately responsible for your fundraising and can't accept any liability, please do get in touch if you have any questions and we'll be glad to help.

Do you need any more information?  Please email fundraising@ageukrichmond.org.uk