How to plan a successful fundraising event

Is your event on a weekday evening, a weekend or during school holidays? Make sure your date does not clash with any important occasions.  

Don’t try to do everything yourself. Ask your friends, family, and colleagues to help you organise and spread the word. Make a list of tasks and decide who’s doing what.  

If you need a venue, try to book it well in advance. Make sure it's accessible and has a place to make drinks. Check if you need a licence to hold an event there. 

Put up posters in your local community posters to advertise your event.

See our fundraising resources.

Make sure you have a first aid kit. If you’re selling or providing food and drink, check for potential allergens so you can alert people.  

If you're selling to fundraise, try selling on eBay or setting up an Etsy shop. It's fast, easy, and effective.  

There are so many ways to get people to notice your fundraising event.

Set up a WhatsApp or Facebook group, get on TikTok and don’t forget Instagram. Get people to post updates, photos, and videos, and remember to tag Shelter Scotland.

Create a JustGiving 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. Post regular updates and share them on social media and by email. 

If people who donate to you are UK taxpayers, ask them to sign up for Gift Aid.

This means we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you raise, so more money from your donations at no extra cost to you.