fundraising ideas
Fundraising ideas to get you started
These ideas are starting points for possible events. Remember that events may require certain legislation to be adhered to, Health & Safety regulations to be considered and insurances in place which are not covered here. Always set some time aside to consider these before you start spending any money on advertising or booking things.
If your church premises are insured by Ecclesiastical the Direct Church team will be able to give advice on insurance covers on your premises so call them on 0845 777 3322.
Please ensure the relevant risk prevention measures are in place before conducting activities. Our dedicated church insurance uidance notes functions document contains a lot of useful information on holding events and is a great resource to get you started.
Physical activities
Dancing
Egg and spoon races
Golf
Horse riding
Ice skating
Kicking a ball
Line dancing
Marathons
Model boat races
Nature trails
Orienteering
Running
Umbrella dances
Wellie throwing
Selling / Promotion
Auctions
Bring and buy sales
Cake sales
Raffles
Sponsored events
Tombolas
Unwanted gift sale
White elephant stalls
Fun
Arts and crafts
Baked bean slides
Beauty contests
Competitions
Dinner
Drawing
Duck races
Easter egg hunt
Face painting
Fancy dress
Fireworks displays
Gigs
Games
History lectures
Indian head massages
Jumping
Juggling
Karaoke
Kite flying
Long words, guess the meaning
Lottery
Magic
New year party
Orange clothes
Orange themed event
Pancake tossing competition
Quizzes
Quiff competition
Quidditch
Rockets
Tractor/trailer rides
Unicycle races
Variety show
Visits
X Factor
X ray vision
X box day
Yellow glove day
Zoos
Zany parties
Zany clothes
Sponsored
Eating contest
Fasting
Midsummer’s ball
No work days
Pram push
Swimathon
Tournaments
Tower tours
Yogurt throwing
Childrens
Hide and seek
School fairs
Teddy bears picnics
Pony/donkey rides
