Get inspired to fundraise

See our ideas, top tips and resources for a great fundraiser.

Fundraising ideas

Looking for inspiration? We've got loads of ideas for you.

Are you a real people-person? Love bringing everyone together? Check out the ideas below:

Share your event online and use a platform like Eventbrite to sell tickets
Ask mates to help out and sell tickets. They could even work the door on the night
To encourage donations, share stories on the night about our work

Like to stay active? From running to yoga, we have loads of sporty ideas for you:

Get friends to join you on the challenge. They can set up their own fundraising page and add what they raise to your total
Spread the word: emails, texts and social media posts are a great way to promote your fundraising
Why not connect your Just Giving page with fitness app Strava? Then you can share your runs and encourage donations
Set up a playlist on Spotify and ask friends to nominate a song for a donation

Happiest cooking up a storm? Check out these gastronomic fundraising ideas:

Holding a dinner party or food sale? Ask your guests to donate what they would have spent in a restaurant or café
Use your networks: some people might prefer to help cook or bring baked goods to sell, others may prefer to donate
Be safe. Research food hygiene and ask people about allergies in advance
Make it a competition – ask people to bake the best cake to win

You’re a true artiste. Here are some crafty ideas, we can’t wait to see what you make:

Start a knit or craft class in your lunch hour. Ask colleagues to donate to take part
Why not host virtual workshops or events on Twitch or Zoom?
Make it a regular thing – hold monthly sessions for a donation each time
You could organise an auction, raffle or sale for your creations
Friend’s birthday soon? Why not make their gift and donate what you save

Have a mind for making money? We have the perfect fundraising ideas for you:

Advertise locally and spread the word on social media using #FightForHome
Go digital. As well as car boot and jumble sales, you could sell on eBay, Etsy, Depop or Facebook Marketplace
Say thank you. Add a thank you card to everything you sell with info about Shelter Scotland
Join forces with friends and family with other skills to raise even more

Do you like anything that keeps the cogs turning? Take a look at these fun activities:

Planning a gaming tournament? Decide if it’s a marathon or once-a-month thing
Use platforms like Facebook, Discord or TikTok for your book club chats
Live stream games and get people to donate using Twitch and Just Giving
Ask everyone to donate to take part in a board game evening or jigsaw puzzle race
Think about what your friends like to do and use that as inspiration

Set a date. Make sure your date doesn’t clash with any important occasions.
Call on your friends. Get your friends and family to help you organise and spread the word. Make a list of tasks and decide who’s doing what.
Create a Just Giving page. Write your story and tell people why you think fighting for home is important. Set a target and don’t be afraid to increase it to get more donations.

For more tips, download our free fundraising pack.

Download our resources to help you promote your event – including posters, bunting and sponsorship forms.

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