{"id":18918,"date":"2025-08-01T15:36:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T14:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/?p=18918"},"modified":"2025-08-01T15:41:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T14:41:26","slug":"a-z-of-summer-fundraising-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/news\/a-z-of-summer-fundraising-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"A-Z of summer fundraising ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

This summer, help us support disabled and seriously ill children while having fun out in the sun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve put together an A-Z list of fundraising ideas especially for the summertime. From game days and sponsored nature walks to raffles and snack stalls, there’s lots of ideas to inspire your summer fundraising. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A – Accessible games day<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organise an inclusive afternoon of fun, with games for all abilities. Think Jenga, snakes and ladders and more. Invite your friends and family to join in the fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B – Brew and a Break<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gather your friends and colleagues for our wholesome fundraiser, Brew and a Break. Whether you organise a bake swap or have a break at work, sit back with a cuppa while raising money for families with disabled or seriously ill children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n Brew and a Break\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n

C – Crafts<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a passionate painted or a crafty crocheter? Let your creativity go wild and sell something homemade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

D – Digital challenge<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are lots of easy ways to make a big impact from your home. Stream your favourite game, host a virtual quiz, or run an online fundraiser – the online limit is your internet. Reach out to our team for tips and advice.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E – eBay <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a bunch of old clutter lying around the house? Old clothes, shoes that don’t fit, or electricals that are out of date? Head over to eBay and donate a percentage of your sale to Family Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

F – Family picnic in the park<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invite your family and friends for a community picnic. Get in touch<\/a> to ask us for a collection tin, and raise funds so more families can make happy memories together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

G – Garden sale<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roll up your sleeves and break out your green thumb. Grow your own fruits, vegetables and flowers and sell them to raise money for Family Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H – Help for a day<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offer to walk dogs, babysit, or do odd jobs in exchange for donations, helping your community and supporting families at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I – Ice cream<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take advantage of the hot weather and set up an ice cream stall, selling cool treats to your friends and neighbours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J – Jumble for joy<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Declutter and sell your things at a local car boot sale. Fund the small joys that can mean the world to a struggling family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

K – Karaoke <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Host your own karaoke party and charge a small amount per song. Sing your heart out or cheer on others all night long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

L – Lottery <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play the Family Fund lottery for only £1 per week. You could be in with a chance of winning up to £25,000!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n Play the lottery\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n

M – Marathon<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With long days and sunny weather, summer is the perfect time to do a sponsored run. Whether it’s a full marathon or a smaller 10k, you can set your own pace and run for charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n Check out our running events\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n

N – Nature trail<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not quite up for a sponsored run? Go on a sponsored walk instead. Find a local nature trail and spend a sunny day hiking through the trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O – Open mic night<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring your friends together to share stories, comedy, music or poetry, being brave on stage to support Family Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P – Personal pledge<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help support Family Fund’s future by pledging a regular monthly donation – no amount is too small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n Support us today\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n

Q – Quiz<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Host a fun quiz night online or in person. Bring people together and raise money for families under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R – Raffle<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put together a raffle of prize to help raise funds and awareness. You could even ask local businesses to donate small prizes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S – Summer for everyone<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone deserves a summer – help families of disabled and seriously ill children get a much-needed break this summer by donating to us today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n Donate today\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n

T – Tombola<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gather up your unwanted gifts and head for your local fair, where you can raise money and declutter your cupboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U – Unplug to reconnect<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask your children to go screen free for a day and get family and friends to sponsor them. See how long they can go without their screens!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

V – Volunteer<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get in touch with our team<\/a> and check out the volunteering opportunities we have available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W – Wellbeing workshop<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run a craft, cooking or mindfulness workshop – help others feel good while raising money for a good cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

X – Xtra mile challenge<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go the extra mile and take on a challenge for Family Fund. Whether that’s a water assault course, abseiling, skydiving, choose whatever gets your blood pumping!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Y – Yoga<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you go to Yoga or another type of fitness class? Ask the instructor if they will host a one-off session with all fees supporting disabled and seriously ill children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Z – Zzz for a night in<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hold a sponsored sleepover a cosy night in, you could play games and charge for snacks. <\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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