Fundraising Ideas to Get You Started!
The Great Scottish Walk
If you are based in Scotland, get out and walk with the Great Scottish Walk!
Anyone can enter either the 6 or 12 mile walk as an individual or part of a team – we want walkers of all ages. As long as you are reasonably fit, you should find the walk well within your capabilities. Dogs can enter the walk as well but must be kept under suitable control at all times (the same entry fee applies).
The Health Scotland Golden Mile, is aimed at people who would like to become more active, or feel they are unable to manage the full six or 12 mile walk. A medal and certificate will be presented to all participants who take part in this event at Edinburgh’s Meadowbank Stadium.
Teams can consist of a minimum of four and a maximum of six walkers per team (results are only recorded in the 12 mile event). Your company, office or shop etc, can enter as many teams as you like. All information will be sent to the address of the team organiser.
If you would like to walk for Brain Tumour Action in 2009, please contact administrator@braintumouraction.org.uk or alternatively telephone 0131 466 3116 and leave a message.
Carol Singing
Collect the family this Christmas for an evening of carols. Don’t forget your gloves (seriously, it’s impossible to hold carol sheets with numb thumbs!) and remember to explain carefully and clearly who you are raising money for and what we do. Bring on the Christmas cheer – it’s old-fashioned, but fun! Make sure you have cocoa in store as a chill-buster when you get home!
Guess How Many…..?
It really can be anything! Fruit pastels, grapes, marbles, pennies: collect them in a big jar and take it along to the next jumble sale or cake sale at school. £1 per guess, with a prize for the winner – hey presto!
Adult Spelling Bee
Test those teachers – how clever are they really?! Remember to have a prize for the winner, and charge entry to watch! Alternatively, if you are an adult and like a challenge – organise this event amongst your friends, with a £10 buy-in and a prize for the winner.
Topless Car Wash
Adverstise a Topless Car Wash and promise a special treat. Watch the punters come rolling in (literally!) – only for them to find that it’s the top of their car that doesn’t get washed! Most people see the funny side of this and won’t mind – remember to have a collection bucket on the way out for loose change.
Penny Battle
Hold a Penny Battle at School or at Work. Have a jar or bowl in each classroom or office for the week. Count up the points at the end of the week. Coppers get you points – but Silver coins get you minus points (so you can try and make the other classes/offices lose by adding silver coins to their bowls!) There is one rule: you cannot take money OUT you can only put money IN! Get collecting!
Bakeless Bake Sale
Send out notes on your school or work mailing lists advertising a “Bakeless Bake Sale.” Avoid the hassle of actually BAKING (!) and just send in the money you would have spent on ingredients instead! Again, most people will see the funny side and send in at least something – and every little helps!
July 23, 2009
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