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Abseil - ready to hop down a building or rockface for charity? Abseiling is the fundraiser for you!

Acrobats - are you, or someone you know, part of an acrobatics troupe? Host a show in aid of Royal Voluntary Service.

Animals - host a sponsored dog walk and get your four-legged friends involved in fundraising.

Antiques show - are you a collector or appreciator of old and ornate items? Host your own antiques auction or show.

Art/art show - channel your inner Picasso and get creative whilst raising funds for a great cause.

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Badminton rally - get those rackets ready! Hold a badminton tournament in support of Royal Voluntary Service.

Ball - everyone loves to get dressed up! Host a charity ball and raise funds for an incredible cause!

Balloon bash - how many balloons can you pop in 1 minute- host a popping contest in support of Royal Voluntary Service.

Bake sale - do you and your friends love to bake tasty treats? Bake your favourites and host a bake sale for charity. Or why not take part in our very own Brews & Bakes fundaiser.

Birthday fundraiser - hip, hip, hooray! Set up a birthday fundraiser for charity on your Facebook page.

Blind tasting - see if your tastebuds are attuned and host a blind tasting challenge. You can even try it with different types of tea at a Brews & Bakes fundaiser.

Board games - feeling like a winner? Host a games night in support of Royal Voluntary Service.

Book - are you an avid reader? Take on a sponsored reading challenge.

Bouldering - complete a sponsored climb or host a bouldering night to raise funds.

Boules - hit the jack! Put on a boules competition in aid of Royal Voluntary Service.

Bowling - can you hit a strike every time? Host a bowling competition for charity.

Bridges trek - are there some iconic bridges near you? Why not host a sponsored walk between them!

Bush tucker trials - feeling brave? Take on weird and wonderful flavours in a sponsored bush tucker trial.

Building something - like to craft and create in your spare time? Why not make something or restore something and sell your creations.

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Car boot - sell your items second hand and donate the proceeds.

Caricatures - brandish your pencil and host a caricature drawing evening in support of Royal Voluntary Service, you’ll raise funds and have a fantastic memento too! 

Carols - raise the roof, host a sponsored concert in aid of Royal Voluntary Service or channel your festive cheer and serenade the streets with some Christmas carols. 

Card making - feeling crafty? Create some cards to sell.

Car wash - squeaky clean! Wash cars for a day in support of Royal Voluntary Service.

Ceilidh - step in time and form a line, hold an evening of dance and raise money.  

Cheese rolling - let the good times roll! Do you think you can catch the cheese? Hold a competition and donate to Royal Voluntary Service. 

Chocolate tasting - do you and your friends have a sweet tooth? Sell tickets and host an indulgent evening of chocolate tasting.

Christmas - tis’ the season of giving, spread the festive cheer and host a Christmas themed fundraiser in support of Royal Voluntary Service. 

Come dine - are you an amazing chef? Host a come dine with me style fundraiser. 

Craft - do you love to craft and create? Why not host a craft sale for Royal Voluntary Service.

Collections - it's a fundraising classic, hold a collection in support of Royal Voluntary Service, be sure to check with your council first! 

Collection tins - own a shop, cafe or pub? Ask us for a collection tin and start raising funds for Royal Voluntary Service. 

Comedy night - do you have a 5-minute set which will get everyone giggling? Host a comedy night and sell tickets. 

Concert - are you a Master of Music? Hold a concert in support of Royal Voluntary Service.

Cricket - that's the wicket! Host a cricket tournament and raise funds for charity. 

Crochet - it's the new craze! Crochet in support of Royal Voluntary Service.

Cycle - get pedaling, take on a sponsored cycle in support of Royal Voluntary Service, just like this one, Lands End to John O'Groats Cycling Challenge

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Dance - tap, jazz, jive, tango, disco- love to dance? Host a dance evening in support of Royal Voluntary Service.

Darts - 180! Get the bullseye and host a darts tournament to raise money.  

Drawing - do you love to draw? Sell your art or hold a drink and draw class.

Drinks - whether it's a coffee morning or a cocktail evening, host a drinks event and raise funds for Royal Voluntary Service. 

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Exhibition - do you have something to show? Host a sponsored exhibition.

Eyebrow threading - do you or does someone you know thread eyebrows? Hold a sponsored eyebrow threading with donations going to Royal Voluntary Service. 

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Face painting - going to an event or a fair and  want to share your artistic flair? Offer face painting for donations. 

Family fun day - is there a family fun day near you or do you run a family fun day? Consider raising funds for Royal Voluntary Service at this event for all ages. 

Farming day - are you involved in an open farming day? Consider raising funds for Royal Voluntary Service at your next event.

Fireworks - everyone loves a good fireworks night! Hold one for your local community and ask for donations for Royal Voluntary Service. 

Fix something - do you like to mend things? Sell your fixes or host a class and share your craft with others. 

Flower arranging - the perfect fundraiser for spring, if you love flower arranging, sell your arrangements in support of Royal Voluntary Service or host a class to help others boost their floral skills. 

Football fundraiser - goal scoring, keepie uppies, a charity football match, there are endless ways to stay on the ball with a football themed fundraiser.

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Gaming - do you love to stream? Host a sponsored fundraiser for your chat whilst you game.

Games night - dominoes, cards, chess, monopoly host a glorious games night in aid of Royal Voluntary Service.

Garden party - the perfect summer fundraiser, invite some friends round and host a glorious garden party fundraiser.

Open garden - do you have green fingers? Host an open garden day and collect funds for Royal Voluntary Service. 

Golf day - want to work on your drive, or maybe your short game? Hosting a golf tournament in aid of charity is the perfect way to do so.

Guess the number - it's a competition classic! Hold a “guess how many sweets in the jar” and sell tickets in aid of Royal Voluntary Service.

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Hair shave - want to try out a new look? Shave or cut your hair in support of Royal Voluntary Service. 

Hold on to something - in this fundraiser; you’ll want to be the last one out. People can buy tickets for the chance to win a prize; the last one touching it wins! 

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International food party - gather friends and host a night of culinary delicacies from around the world 

In office fundraising - spruce up your workday and hold a fundraising challenge in support of Royal Voluntary Service from the comfort of your office. 

Improv night - let your community shine by hosting an improv night.

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Jam sale - get baking and make some jam to sell.

Juice stand - try your hand at making some yummy juices to sell.

Jumble sale - want to make some space? Set up a secondhand jumble sale in aid of charity.

Jurassic coast trek - one of the Royal Voluntary Service’s wonderful treks! Explore the south coast like never before! Sign up today!

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Karaoke - what's your favorite song? Host a night of musical fun in aid of Royal Voluntary Service.

Kilimanjaro trek - take on one of the world’s best trekking challenges by summitting the wondrous Mount Kilimanjaro in support of charity.

Kiltwalk - don your best kilt for this iconic walking challenge in various locations across Scotland. Sign up today!

Knitting - get your needles ready! Whether this is your first time knitting or you’re a seasoned pro, create something to sell for charity.

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Light up - do you love to decorate your house with Christmas Lights? As passersby stop to look, invite them to make a donation to charity. 

Lucky dip - another classic! Host a lucky dip for charity at your next community event. 

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Magic show - Ta-Da! If you have a few tricks up your sleeve, host a magic show in aid of Royal Voluntary Service. 

Maise maze - do you host a maise maze or know someone who does? Donate part of your ticket sales to charity. 

Masked ball - dance the night away, host a masked ball for charity! It could include an auction, raffle or donate a portion of your ticket sales.

Memory walk - hold a walk in your community to celebrate memories old and new.

Mini golf - host a mini golf tournament with friends, everyone donates towards a cash prize, half goes to the winner and half to charity. 

Murder mystery evening - host an evening of detection and inspection in support of Royal Voluntary Service. 

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Name something - name a cuddly toy and sell tickets to your supporters, the person who guesses the name of the cuddly toy wins! 

New Years party - add an extra sparkle to your New Years celebrations by hosting a party in aid of Royal Voluntary Service.

Night walk - grab your torches and hi-vis and host a sponsored night walk for charity. 

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Origami - find the perfect fold and host an origami session. If you’re an origami master, why not create some decorations to sell in support of Royal Voluntary Service. 

Oktoberfest - grab a stein and a bratwurst and host an Oktoberfest celebration, donating ticket proceeds to Royal Voluntary Service. 

Open mic night - let anyone take to the stage in an open mic event in support of Royal Voluntary Service. 

Obstacle course - who can complete the course the fastest?

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PJs – get comfy and hold a PJ Day at your school, workplace or just for fun!

Painting - summon your inner artist and sell your creations in support of charity.

Pamper day - host a pamper day, charge a small fee for treatments and donate your profits to Royal Voluntary Service.

Panto - "He's behind you!" Put on a panto and donate your ticket sale profits to charity.

Photography - host a photography contest or sell your photos and make a donation to Royal Voluntary Service.

Pin the tail on the... - it's a party game classic, whoever gets the tail closest to its correct location wins.

Poetry - a sonnet, a haiku you pick! Host a poetry evening or competition for charity.

Pottery - grab your clay and create a way. Host a pottery evening or sell your creations in support of Royal Voluntary Service. 

Potluck dinner - bring your favourite dish and share an evening of deliciousness with your friends, family, or local community. 

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Quiet (sponsored silence) - sssshhh see how long you can keep quiet and host a sponsored silence. 

Quiz night - test your knowledge and host a quiz night in support of Royal Voluntary Service. 

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Raffle - a fundraising classic, hold a raffle and sell tickets in aid of Royal Voluntary Service. 

Riding - hold a sponsored horse ride for charity.

Rock climbing - scale a wall and host time trials, the fastest climber wins!

Roulette - host a night of chance and try your hand at roulette, half the profits go to charity and the rest to the lucky winner! 

Rowing - stroke! stroke! Host a sponsored row for charity.

Running - marathon, half marathon whatever the distance, lace up your trainers and get running for Royal Voluntary Service. You can find lots of running challenges to sign up!

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Schools - host a non-uniform day and raise funds for Royal Voluntary Service.

Skydiving - take on the ultimate dare devil fundraiser and sky dive for charity, find out more about how you can jump for Royal Voluntary Service by Skydiving 

Skiing/snowboarding - love to hit the slopes? Take on a sponsored ski or snowboard for charity. 

Snowdon Sea to Summit - one of our iconic treks, take on a challenge like no other and walk, kayak and raise funds for Royal Voluntary Service. Find out more and sign up

Snowdon at night - one of our iconic treks, see a sunrise over Snowdon and make memories which will last a lifetime whilst raising funds for Royal Voluntary Service. Find out more and sign up

Speed dating - single and ready to mingle? Host a speed dating night and donate some of your ticket charges to charity.

Sponsored swim - ready to take on the waves or your local pool? Host a sponsored swim in support of Royal Voluntary Service.

Step Up! - A fantastic campaign prioritising wellness and community; tackle this challenge solo or with a team and start stepping for the Royal Voluntary Service.

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Tea party - an iconic fundraiser perfect for when those summer months roll around, gather your scones and favourite blend of tea and put on a Brews & Bakes event for charity

Tennis - have you got a super serve? Host a tennis tournament in support of Royal Voluntary Service. 

Tins - one of the easiest ways to raise funds! If you own a pub, small business or work, explore whether you could have one of our lovely collection tins in your place of work. 

Three Peaks challenge - one of the most iconic walking challenges in England, take on the iconic three peaks challenge in the Peak District, find out how you can get involved. Sign up!

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Ultra challenge - one of our amazing walking and running challenge providers! Pick your favourite challenge and get fundraising for the Royal Voluntary Service. Find out how you can sign up!

University Challenge - brush up on your major! Host your own University Challenge style event.

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Vintage clothing sale - have you got some vintage gems to sell? Host your own sale in support of Royal Voluntary Service. 

Vegetable growing - muster your green fingers and see what vegetables you can grow and sell for charity.

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Waxing - ouch! Are you feeling brave? Wax your arms, legs, or even your head in support of Royal Voluntary Service.  

Welly wanging - how far can you throw a welly across a field? Find out by hosting a welly wanging contest in aid of Royal Voluntary Service.

Wing walk - ready to take your fundraising to new heights? Brave a sponsored wing walk for charity.

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X marks the spot - are you ready for a treasure hunt? Host a competition to find the X in support of Royal Voluntary Service. 

Xtreme sports - are you an adrenaline junkie? Take on an extreme sport challenge for charity. 

Yoga - release the tension and stretch out your body for longer, take on a sponsored yoga marathon challenge or host a class in support of Royal Voluntary Service. 

Zzzz sponsored sleep - have you mastered the art of lying in? Take sleeping to the next level and host a sponsored sleep-a-thon for charity. 

Fundraise with confidence: frequently asked questions

Looking to support the Royal Voluntary Service through fundraising but not sure where to start? 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.

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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.