Ways to raise money

There are many ways to raise money for CHILDREN 1ST. You're limited only by your imagination. Here are a few great ideas ...

At work

skills auction
find out people's talents and auction their time

dress up or dress down days
and ask for donations for the privilege!

raffles
ask for prizes and sell as many tickets as you can (please check raffle regulations with CHILDREN 1ST)

At homecelebrations
ask for donations or virtual gifts from our Part & Parcel website instead of presents for your birthday or wedding

dinner parties
invite your friends to dinner for a donation of £5 or £10 each

open your garden
and serve teas and coffees for a donation to charity

honesty or swear box
in your house

At play

quiz or karaoke night in your local pub
with all profits to CHILDREN 1ST

dance or dinner in your local hotel
with prizes for a raffle or auction

bowling
charge teams an entry fee

eurovision / world cup party
sell tickets, wear national costumes, have a sweepstake and sample food and drink from different countries

carol singing or pub crawl
go with friends, ask for donations

community easter hunt
invite neighbours, friends and family to take part hunting those eggs!

At large

golf competition
at your local golf course

climb a munro
or several..!

If you would prefer to join in with something that is already organised, please have a look at our Events pages. We have four fundraising teams who cover the whole of Scotland - they will be very happy to help you arrange your own event or take part in one of ours.

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