Fundraising ideas

See which of these ideas takes your fancy!

Lets get fundraising in 2012!

2012 is a significant year in terms of Great British events. The London Olympics is drawing every sporting nation to our shores and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee promises to be a global spectacle bigger than the royal wedding. What better time to make big things happen than now, starting by raising money for Acorns!

We are determined to make this year our biggest yet as we start the approach to our own anniversary in 2013 - 25 years of helping the children we care for. Now is the time to make a difference to local families but we can’t do it without you, so to help get the creative ideas going, here are a few suggestions to get the ball rolling.

Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Support The Big Jubilee Lunch, Sunday 3rd June 2012! Hold a Big Jubilee Lunch in your area with your friends and neighbours, and help raise money for Acorns. Visit www.thebiglunch.com to order your FREE Pack with posters, invites, a wall planner and everything you need to help get you started.

Zumbathon

Tone up your body ready for the holidays and have loads of fun by organising a Zumbathon!

Bake Sale

Bake tasty homemade treats to sell at work, at your community group or even on your street. Ideas include a Victoria sponge, fairy cakes, gingerbread men – the list is endless! Be as creative as you like to encourage your customers to support Acorns!

Unwanted presents or other items?

Are your unwanted gifts taking up too much space? Why not organise a sale at school or work and donate the proceeds to Acorns.

Hint: Publicise your event!
Put up posters to advertise your event to spread the word and get people involved. Include details of when and where the event’s taking place. Send emails, texts and tell friends and family via Twitter/Facebook!

Get your fundraising off to the best possible start by downloading our fundraising pack.

And don't forget, our Community Fundraisers are on hand for support and advice. Find out how to get in touch with your local Community Fundraiser here.

Hint: Raise sponsorship online
If you are taking part in a sponsored event, one of the most popular ways to collect sponsorship is via the Justgiving website: www.justgiving.com. This website allows you to easily set up your own fundraising webpage where people can find information on you, your chosen charity and the activity that you are participating in. They can then sponsor you directly by in putting their bank card details, the money is automatically transferred into Acorns bank account so you don’t need to chase around collecting money! The website tracks all donations made to you and keeps a running total.