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Auction of promises

Recruit your friends to offer their time and services up for auction. Think babysitter, car cleaner, 30 minute back & neck rub, chauffeur for the day, full house spring clean, personal grocery shopper, errand runner, gardener – everyone will have something they can offer so the list is endless! Be sure to advertise well in advance and if you can’t get a professional auctioneer, be sure to choose a good public speaker.

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Bring and buy

As they say ‘one man’s junk is another man’s gold’. Get everyone at work to bring in a few nice bits or bobs – you’ll be surprised what you discover if you have a good dig in your cupboards or attic. You’re probably selling something you forgot you even had, maybe finding a bargain that you really quite fancy, plus donating the money to charity, so everyone wins!

Book sale

Good books should be read and passed on to spread the word. Get your friends and relatives to clear out their book shelves and donate the books to you to sell. You can sell them online, or make a book box at the office and either sell or loan them for a fee.

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Car boot sale

Have a spring clean! Join your nearest car boot sale and sell your old furniture, unwanted gifts and clothes.

Clothes swap

We all get tired of our same old wardrobe. Why not host a clothes swap and get your friends to bring and buy with the money going to your cause. You could also supply drinks and snacks for a small donation.

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Dress up or down day

A change of clothes is always refreshing. Hold a dress up or dress down day at work or school and charge a fee for wearing smart or casual clothes – the opposite of whatever your norm is.

Dinner Club

Start your own supper club and ask your friends to donate what they think their dinner’s worth! You get a good night in with your mates, while showing off your culinary skills and helping a good cause.

Donate in lieu

If you’re feeling really selfless on a special occasion – your birthday, wedding or at Christmas, set up an online fundraising page like ‘Just Giving’ and ask your friends to donate to us instead of giving you a gift. Your gift will be the reward of helping others in need.

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Eighties night

Dress up is always a winner for a guaranteed fun night. Why not host an 80’s night and ask your guests to make a donation for their blast from the past experience.

eBay

If you’re into online shopping, why not get into online selling too? Register yourself on eBay or another auction site and auction off any unwanted items you, your family and your colleagues may have to offer. You wouldn’t believe the things people are looking to buy out there – anything and everything!

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Fun run

Create your own fun run. To spice things up do the run in an entertaining outfit, choose an unusual route, or pick a personally challenging distance. Anything above the average run around the block should inspire people to sponsor you. You’ll be admired for your effort whilst getting good exercise helping a really good cause.

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Guessing game

Fill a jar with small sweets and charge people to guess how many sweets there are. Of course, the closest guess wins the jar… what a treat!

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Hula Hooping

Get involved in a local fete or festival with some hula hoop fun. People can place bets on how long you can hula for, or provide a few hoops and let people contribute to have a go. It’s a good laugh for a good cause.

Honesty box

Set up a box at work and get people to drop in a coin whenever they slip up with something – swearing, a naughty lunch-hour shopping spree, or a sneaky junk-food treat.

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International Evening

Host a country-themed gathering for your friends. Have native food, music and drinks. You can also offer a few interesting facts about your chosen country, get people to dress up, or speak with an accent. You’ll have a great laugh and maybe learn a few new facts too.

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Jumble sale

Have an early spring clear-out and sell all your unwanted clothes and household items. Put signs up in your neighbourhood, slip a note under people’s doors and set up a table in the street outside your house.

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Karaoke night

This is a great evening to host at home with a games console. Charge each person/team an entry fee and have a battle to see who gets the loudest cheers, or divide the night up into themed rounds and get the losing team of each round to make a donation. Think categories like golden oldies, 80’s pop, disco queen, rock n roll, or even classical opera!

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Lucky dip

Ask your company or your parent’s workplace to sponsor a tempting hamper of sorts and raffle it off in a lucky dip. The more luxurious the hamper the more expensive the tickets, or the cheaper the tickets the more numbers each person can buy!

Lingerie party

Many lingerie suppliers will host a private party at your house. Have a giggle and treat yourself to something sassy to wear. Your friends can make a small donation to you for hosting the evening.

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Match giving

Many employers are happy to help you out when it comes to charity. Ask if they can match whatever you raise and see your fundraising total double!

Murder Mystery evening

This is fantastic fun and you can find them online or in shops. Ask your friends and family to donate in return for a mysterious evening!

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Nearly New Sale

Also known as a ‘posh jumble sale’, this is a great one for things like evening dresses and designer labels. Be selective about what people can bring to sell – only pick items that are nearly new and in great condition.

Naughty but nice

Challenge your friends or colleagues to a bake-off and sell your delicious produce for a good cause.
 

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Odd jobs

Advertise your services for helping out with odd jobs, like the odd bit of gardening or helping an elder with their errands. To advertise you could send an email round the office, put a notice on the local supermarket board, or visit your neighbours door-to-door.

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Pamper party

Get your home manicure and facial kits out, provide some yummy food treats and have the girls round for a pamper session. Put on an old romantic film and kick back. While you’re treating yourselves your friends won’t mind a small donation towards much needed treatments for those in need.

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Quiz night

Become Quiz Master and create your own general knowledge quiz. Get your peers or colleagues to make teams and book an area in your local pub or hall. For children you can host a junior trivia challenge instead. People will donate to join and you’re guaranteed a fun time. You could ask local businesses to sponsor a small prize too.

 

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Recycle

Recycle cans for money! Some places will give you up to a penny a can. Get your friends, family and neighbours to save their empties for you. Not only charitable but good for the environment too.

Raffle

Raffles are great for raising funds and increasing awareness on a slim budget. Encourage friends, family and neighbours to donate items to be raffled off. They need not be physical things; people might donate a few hours of their time, or a particular skill that they have.

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Sponsored silence

As they say, silence is golden. See if you and your friends can manage a whole day in silence, and don’t forget the sponsoring bit!

Swimathon

This is great for adults and children. Ask people to sponsor you per lap or mile, depending on how strong a swimmer you are!

Street Collection

Contact us for branded tins and buckets for a street or tube station collection. Just remember to get a permit from your local council first.

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Talent show

Hold a talent show with your friends or colleagues. Sing a song, read a poem, do some magic, play an instrument… everyone can get involved, especially for a good cause.

Tupperware party

Many Tupperware companies will host a private party at your house. Have your friends round and treat yourself to something that makes domestic duties easier! Your friends can make a donation to you for hosting the evening.

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Unwanted Gifts

There’s no need for gifts that aren’t quite ‘you’ to go to waste. Ask your friends for any unwanted Christmas or birthday gifts and sell them online or use them as prizes to host a raffle or quiz.

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Valentines Party

Host a candlelit evening for all your single friends and perhaps do a bit of match making while you’re at it! Or, host an anti-valentine party on Valentine’s Day! Ask your guests to pay an entrance fee.

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Wine tasting

Indulge your cultural side with an evening of fine wines, and of course the cheese to match! You can buy in bulk then ask your friends to pay a contribution, which is more than your costs.

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X-Factor Party

Ask some guests to come as their favourite contestant and a few as the judges. Have a laugh imitating the stars in an X-Factor style sing-off.

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Yes day

Put smiles on faces wherever you go for a day by saying ‘yes’ to people’s requests (within reason of course!). When someone’s wish has been your command, ask for a donation. Please contact us if you’d like a collection tin or bucket.

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Zany dress day

Charge people at work or school to come in fancy or zany dress! Get people in the spirit by sticking up posters of clowns and other easy fancy dress outfits.

Zumba workout

Bond with your mates over a private Zumba workout. You could speak to the teacher about a reduced charitable rate or ask your friends to contribute more than the cost of the lesson.

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Massagers

If you’ve been advised by a medical practitioner to massage areas of your scar tissue, the Foundation can provide you with an electronic massager to assist you in this treatment.

Katie found it very helpful to ease tiredness when carrying out her manual massage, and particularly when massaging hard to reach areas.

 

“I received an electric massager from the Foundation which I am very grateful for, as it has really helped flatten out my scars!

I use this every day and it’s also helping the nerves in my legs.”

– Ceri Ann

“I just wanted to say that I used my massager for the first time yesterday and it’s AMAZING! This is going to be truly life changing as my massage normally takes a very very long time due to the extent of my scarring – so much of my time and independence will be freed up now.

So thank you to you and Katie and everyone in the Foundation. What a brilliant way to make living with burns so much more manageable!”

– Ruby