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Sport fundraising ideas

Your fundraising helps us fight the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and communities.

Do you love taking part in sports? As a sports fundraiser, you could channel your energy into fighting the housing emergency. Ask your friends and family to sponsor you to run, walk or cycle in your local area, or to take on a sports challenge. Every step you take helps us fight for a safe home for everyone. 

Fundraising ideas

  • dog walking

  • running

  • netball

  • obstacle course

  • dance class

  • hula hooping

  • weight lifting

  • football match  

  • sponsored swim

  • yoga

  • indoor rock climb

Sports fundraising tips 

Make the most of your sporting fundraising challenge. You can:

  • ask friends to join you on the challenge. They can set up their own fundraising pages on Just Giving

  • spread the word. Emails, texts and social media posts are great ways to promote your fundraising 

  • connect your JustGiving page with fitness app Strava. You can share your runs, bikes and swims and encourage donations 

  • set up a playlist on Spotify and ask friends to nominate a song for a donation

  • encourage your supporters to add Gift Aid to their donations

Planning a successful event

Check out our guide to planning a successful fundraising event. 

How to plan your fundraising event