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Every quiz, challenge or creative project brings us closer to a friendlier, more supported Britain

Whether you host a quiz night, take on a personal challenge, or craft and sell your creations, every pound you raise helps our volunteers provide care, companionship, and support to people across England, Scotland and Wales.

Your creativity has the power to change lives, and it’s easier than you think to get started.

Kickstart your fundraiser today. Download our free fundraising guide and discover step-by-step tips, inspiring ideas and handy resources to make your event a success. 

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Are you a thrill seeker?

Looking for fundraising ideas that get your heart racing? Whether you want to face your fears or try something completely new, there’s a challenge for every adrenaline junkie!

Try daring challenges like:

  • Abseiling
  • Skydiving
  • Cheese rolling
  • Wing walk
  • Snowboarding

Feeling brave? 

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Do you love to craft & create?

Channel your creativity into fundraising! From handmade crafts to art exhibitions, your talents can make a big difference for our volunteers and the people they support.

Get inspired by ideas like:

  • Art exhibitions or shows

  • Card making & crafts

  • Flower arranging

  • Knitting & crochet

  • Photography

  • Pottery

Unleash your creativity:

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Fundraisers involving food or refreshments

Love cooking, baking, or sharing delicious treats? Turn your passion for food into fundraising fun!

Delicious ideas to try:

  • Bake sale or jam sale - or take part in our Brews & Bakes fundraiser

  • Chocolate or blind tasting

  • Come dine/potluck dinner

  • International food party

  • Tea party

Get more tasty inspiration:

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Put on a show with your fundraiser

Love entertaining? From music to magic, your creativity and performance skills can make fundraising fun for everyone!

Exciting ideas to try:

  • Concert or dance performance

  • Magic show or improv night

  • Quiz night

  • Murder mystery evening

  • Family fun day

Take the spotlight: 

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People enjoying a Big Quiz fundraiser

Are you a lover of sports?

Get active and fundraise at the same time! Whether you enjoy team games, solo challenges, or fun competitions, there’s a sporting fundraiser for everyone.

Try these ideas:

Keep moving: 

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Royal Voluntary Service fundraisers just for you

Or why not take up one of our ready-made fundraisers!

Brews & Bakes

Join Brews & Bakes and turn tea, cake and conversation into support for people and communities across Britain.

Get baking

Step Up!

A two-week challenge: hit as many steps as you can. Set your own targets or see our suggestions. Running or walking – your choice!

Set your own pace

Marathons & half marathons

Go on - get your sports gear on and make a difference! There's something for all abilities.

Want more of a challenge?

Brews & Bakes

Join Brews & Bakes and turn tea, cake and conversation into support for people and communities across Britain.

Get baking

Step Up!

A two-week challenge: hit as many steps as you can. Set your own targets or see our suggestions. Running or walking – your choice!

Set your own pace

Marathons & half marathons

Go on - get your sports gear on and make a difference! There's something for all abilities.

Want more of a challenge?

We would love to hear about your fundraising ideas!

Let us know about your fundraising plans and we'll support in any way that we can.

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Ready to make a difference?

No matter what your skills or interests, there’s a fundraising idea for you. Download our free Fundraising Guide and start your journey today!

Download our free fundraising guide

Fundraise with confidence: frequently asked questions

Our Fundraising FAQs brings together clear answers to the most common questions - from how to plan your activity and collect donations to Gift Aid tips and promotional ideas. Fundraise with confidence and make an even bigger difference to communities and the NHS.

See Fundraising FAQs

We're here to help

If you have any questions about our fundraising events please contact our dedicated team by calling us on 0800 731 9197 or contact us by email. 

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