Virtual Fundraising Ideas
Do try this at home! Looking for virtual fundraising ideas? Perhaps you’re already taking on a challenge or hosting an event but want to boost your fundraising. Luckily, we’ve got heaps of ideas and resources to get the pounds flooding in!
21 simple but effective virtual fundraising ideas
Whether you’re getting creative in the kitchen, hosting virtual hangouts or getting fit with at home workouts. Look no further! Once you’ve decided what you want to do, simply set up your JustGiving page and register with us for a free fundraising pack. Whatever you raise will make a difference and you’ll be helping us to ensure that no young person with cancer faces it alone – thank you.
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Up for a challenge? On average our nurses cover more than 15,000 steps per shift. Ask your friends, family or colleagues to set you a fundraising challenge or come up with one of your own. Why not, ditch the lift and take the stairs? Why not walk a famous path or between each of your offices for an extra challenging challenge? Set up your JustGiving page and ask for sponsorships per step.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Daily indulgence drop
Simply give up one thing you treat yourself to every day e.g. that double shot, vanilla, extra hot chai tea latte, that sneaky packet of crisps or chocolate bar, perhaps the weekly meal out? It’s up to you! Just pop the money you would’ve spent in one of our collection boxes. Do this for a month and you could help us fund a specialist nurse for an hour.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Get your locks off
Why not take on a challenge that’s head and shoulders above the others? Lots of our wonderful supporters have taken on a head shave challenge for us. Maybe now’s the perfect time for a beard growing competition? Or go the other way and get sponsored to shave your head? Along with a few family members, friends and colleagues grab some clippers, collect some sponsorship and help us to be there for young people with cancer.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Sponsored shhh!
Why not take on a challenge that’s head and shoulders above the others? Lots of our wonderful supporters have taken on a head shave challenge for us. Maybe now’s the perfect time for a beard growing competition? Or go the other way and get sponsored to shave your head? Along with a few family members, friends and colleagues grab some clippers, collect some sponsorship and help us to be there for young people with cancer.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Be a music legend
Inspired by our Unseen shows. Why not plan your own music fundraiser. From virtual karaoke, virtual house parties, name that tune, silent discos, open mike nights, garden festivals and more… there are tons of ideas to choose from. Donate to take part or stream your music fundraiser and ask for donations to view.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Games for good
Whether you’re a first-time gamer or a seasoned pro. If Fifa, Fortnite, Minecraft RoBlox or good old-fashioned board games are your thing. This idea is simple and fun - choose your game, get together and either donate to play or get sponsored.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Cycle the world
Missing your holidays? Why not visit virtually? Get on yer bike and peddle to your destination. Rack up the miles, Strava the proof, watch the sponsorship roll in.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Movie night party
Hosting a virtual movie night is a great way to bring people together to relax, enjoy a fantastic film, and raise money for a good cause! Whether you choose to host a classic movie marathon or streaming box set binge session, all you need to do is donate the cost of everyone’s ticket and cinema treats to us.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Glam up for good
Why not glam up your next team meeting, arrange a fancy-dress fashion show or how about a virtual fancy dress house party. Channel your inner fashionista and get together, glam up and do some good while looking good. Donate to take part or stream your fashion show and ask for donations to view.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Auction of promises
What could you donate? Maybe an hour of gardening, a guitar playing lesson or an hour or learning a new hobby. The list is endless. Collect a pile of promises from family and friends then host and online auction using your just page and watch the bids fly.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Get sporty
Complete a challenge at home. Whether you choose to take on one of our popular Facebook challenges (like 3,000 push ups or 2,800 squats), climbing Everest on your stairs or circumnavigate the globe on your rowing machine, we’ve got virtual challenge fundraising guides to help you get started. Easy! Why not invite your friends to take on the same challenge to give it a competitive edge?
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
#Declutter&donate
Have a good clear out! Sell your old books, clothes, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and games and donate the proceeds to us. It’s simple and something everyone can do!
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Guess, name, draw the...
Name the Teddy, Guess the Weight of the Cake or Judge a drawing competition. Whichever one you choose all you need to do is set up your JustGiving page, register for your FREE fundraising pack and set your challenge. Change up these well-loved classics by asking people for donations to enter for a chance to win.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Race night
A race night is a virtual day at the races which is often far more fun! Charity race nights can be real winners. Race nights are fun, fast and a good way to make raise money and a great way to entertain your guests while doing some good at the same time. Find out more.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Let's get quizzical!
Get Quizzical! Fancy yourself as a bit of a smartie pants or a quizzing legend? Think you know your tv theme tunes, capital cities, famous faces or FA Cup winners? Why not get a few groups of friends together and challenge them to a virtual quiz? Donate to take part or stream live and ask for donations to watch.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
A non-running marathon
Not all marathons are runs. Why not think outside the box with this one? Pick a day, block out 24 hours and choose your marathon challenge. Why not host a virtual danceathon, or get your neighbours together (socially distanced of course) and do your dancing in the street? Dancing not your thing? How about a 24-hour gaming session or movie marathon.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Boogie on down
Keep dancing! What are you waiting for? Dance like nobody’s watching, host a virtual house party, zumbathon or dance show with your troupe. Pick a playlist, invite your friends and donate while you dance.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Eco-balloon race
A virtual balloon race is a 100% eco-friendly simulation whereby everything about the race is real except the balloon, so no birds or animals are harmed during the race! All you have buy and build your balloon and see how far it travels in the challenge. Find out more.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
King of the castle
Are you a chess rookie or a killer queen? Pay to play, watch the pot grow and the winner moves on to the next opponent. Who will be crowned champion? Checkmate!
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Read-a-thon
A Read-A-Thon Fundraiser is a fun fundraising challenge that encourages the love of reading. It’s easy, set up a team Just Giving page for your or your class and log the number of minutes and books that you’ve read and ask friends and family to sponsor you per minute.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.
Spare change challenge
Looking for a simple way to PAY IT FORWARD that everyone can get involved with? Why not take on our SPARE CHANGE CHALLENGE? Every penny counts. Empty those penny jars, look in the car and dig down the back of the sofa. Why not ask your friends and colleagues to donate the spare change in their pockets every week for a month? It will soon build up. Give Change, Change Lives.
Want to take on this challenge? Set up a JustGiving page or register your fundraising today.