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101 FUNDRAISING IDEAS

The Amber Foundation registered in England & Wales. Company number 03004111. Charity number 1051388. Registered address: Ashley Court, Chawleigh, Devon. EX18 7EX

This is the fun bit, deciding what to do! Have a look at our 101 fundraising ideas to get you started……..

1. Coffee morning 2. Auction of promises

3. Jumble sale

4. Fete

5. Cake sale

6. Race night

7. Swimming gala

8. Barn dance

9. Pet show

10. Duck race

11. Craft festival

12. Dance

13. Art exhibition

14. Car washing

15. Bingo

16. Treasure hunt

17. Barbecue

18. Bring and buy sale

19. Book sale

20. Christmas card sale

21. Collections

22. Competitions

23. Darts match

24. Flower show

25. Football match

26. Hat sale

27. Halloween party

28. Christmas fair

29. Jobs about the house 30. Jam making

31. Quiz

32. Raffle

33. Musical recital

34. Old time music hall

35. Ox roast

36. Payroll giving

37. Puppet show

38. Jar of pennies

39. Sale of work

40. Shoe shine

41. Singing competition

42. Silent auction

43. Scavenger hunt

44. Slim-in

45. Stalls 46. Sports day

47. Sweet making

48. Swap shop

49. Tea party

50. Tombola

51. Theme days

52. Vegetable sale

53. Window cleaning

54. Tennis tournament

55. Toy making

56. Toy fair

57. Talent competition

58. Rally

59. Secondhand market

60. Record swap

61. Pound stall 62. Photo competition

63. Balls

64. Contests

65. Balloon race

66. Bazaar

67. Bed pushing marathon

68. Sponsored run/walk

69. Bowling

70. Bridge drive

71. Carnival

72. Carol singing

73. Competitions

74. Dinner

75. Donkey derby

76. Individual gifts

77. Sponsored ‘Give it up’ 78. Fire-walking

79. Fancy dress party

80. Jailbreak

81. Baked bean baths

82. Pamper party

83. Dress down day

84. Sponsored silence

85. Tug of war

86. Sweepstake

87. Easter egg hunt

88. Who’s the baby

89. Spelling bee

90. Bonfire night

91. Card games

92. Guess how many

93. Farmers market 94. Sponsored wax/shave

95. Luncheons

96. Job swap

97. Bag packing

98. Face painting

99. Calendar shoots

100.Speed dating

101.Bad taste day

Most of all remember to have fun………… Please do let us know of any fundraising events you may hold to support Amber, we are here to help. You can contact us at: Amber Shurnhold Industrial Estate Melksham Wiltshire, SN12 8DE Tel: 01225 792619 / 02380 276531 Email: sue.condie@amberweb.org Web: www.amberweb.org

Thank you for your support

Please make sure you have fun when you’re fundraising but please do remember to be safe and legal. Please read the important information below before you begin. Health and safety Follow the professional advice of equipment, manufacturers and staff supervising any facilities. Please be aware that The Amber Foundation cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injury suffered by you or anyone else as a result of taking part in a fundraising event. Food hygiene Please take great care when handling food. Safe preparation, food storage and display when cooking is essential. Data protection Make sure any electronic or paper record you keep about people involved in a fundraising event complies with the Data Protection Do not share information or data about someone without their permission. Raffles and lotteries There are strict and complex laws relating to raffles and lotteries. There are also legal requirements regarding prizes, the costs of running a raffle or lottery and the way they are organised. Get in contact with your local authority before you start planning to hold one of these events. Duck or balloon races are covered by lottery laws. Useful websites Food Standards Agency www.food.gov.uk and www.eatwell.gov.uk/keepingfoodsafe Health and Safety Executive www.hse.gov.uk Institute of Fundraising www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk Please don’t be put off by the laws and regulations’. Fundraising is extremely enjoyable and worthwhile. Amber staff are always on hand should you require any advice or assistance on any matters.