ORGANISE AN EVENT
TOP TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED
Decide On Your Event
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From bake sales to coffee mornings, to golf days and gigs, there are so many different types of fundraising events to choose from! Check out our list of ideas below.
Send Invitations
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Make a guest list! This can be specific people or groups. Don’t forget to add any guest speakers or comperes that you would like to attend, and even the press.
Collect Donations
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Decide if you will be collecting donations online or by cash. Do you want to charge people to attend your event? Are there any other opportunities to fundraise such as a raffle?
Choose a Venue
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Think about the size of venue and location that will suit your event best. Check whether it is available and make a booking if you need to.
Get Planning
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Make a basic plan of how the event will run. Get people onboard who can help – assign them with jobs for prior to the event, and a role for on the day.
Think About Safety
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Depending on the size and type of event you are running you may need to consider safety. Do you need first aid support on the day? Do you need to write a risk assessment? Your venue should be able to support with this.
Set a Date
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Leave yourself enough time to plan and get everything sorted. Remember to do some research into what else might be happening on the same day and decide whether it would be best to run your event during or outside of the school holidays.
Promote Your Event
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Now you have the details sorted, it’s time to encourage people to come! Think about creating posters and banners to put up and make sure you share on social media. Make use of community noticeboards and even WhatsApp groups.
Enjoy!
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Planning an event can be hard work! Make sure you take time to enjoy the process. Take lots of photos (or ask somebody else to help with that) and give yourself a huge pat on the back for doing something amazing.
Ideas for fundraising events
Here are some ideas for the types of fundraising events you could organise with friends, family, colleagues or your school!
BAKE SALE
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
CHARITY PICNIC
CHARITY AUCTION
CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION
COFFEE MORNING
COMEDY NIGHT
DINNER PARTY
FANCY DRESS DAY
FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
GIG NIGHT
GOLF DAY
GYM CHALLENGE
JUMBLE SALE
KARAOKE NIGHT
MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT
NETBAL / BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
NON-UNIFORM DAY
PUB QUIZ
RAFFLE
SELL ON EBAY
SPELLING BEE
SPORTS DAY
SPONSORED BIKE RIDE / WALK
SWEEPSTAKE
SWISHING PARTY
TALENT SHOW
TEA PARTY
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
TREASURE HUNT
UNIVERSTITY CHALLENGE
X FACTOR NIGHT
YOGATHON
HOW TO COLLECT FUNDS
Online
The best way collect and submit funds is via our JustGiving page.
By cash, cheque or BACS transfer
Alternatively, you can donate funds by cash, cheque or BACS transfer, by calling our Customer Services team on 01905 453453 x 101 who will guide you through the process. Cheques should be made payable to Worcester Community Trust.
Get in touch
Whatever kind of event you decide to hold, big or small, we’d love to hear about it! We can answer any questions you may have about fundraising, help you promote the event, and most importantly give you a big thanks once all the hard work is over.
Call our Customer Services team on 01905 453453 x 101 or email enquiries@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk