Fundraising

You're running for a great cause and we want to make your fundraising as enjoyable as possible. Our top tips and ideas will ensure that you reach your target well before your sponsorship deadline.

And remember, planning makes perfect - the more time you give yourself, the more money you'll raise and the more fun you'll have.

Here's some great activities to kick start your fundraising:

Garden Open Day (22 kb)
Guess how many (21 kb)
Treasure Hunt (26 kb)

However you choose to fundraise, the following tips are invaluable in helping your achieve your target:

• Set up a JustGiving page and email to all your contacts
• Publicise your JustGiving page everywhere possible - your staff intranet, email signature, business card, etc
• Utilise social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to keep your supporters up to date (remember to include links to your JustGiving page)
• Keep a blog so everyone can follow your training progress
• Check whether your company offers matched giving - you could quickly double your fundraising efforts
• Send a press release to you local paper
• Carry your sponsorship form with you wherever you go
• Try and make sure your first sponsor pledges a large amount - others will tend to follow suit
• Always encourage your supporters to tick the Gift Aid box

• Keep it safe, keep it legal (449 kb)