Childhood quiz
How well do you remember the things you grew up with?
Put your childhood knowledge to the test with a nostalgic quiz covering television, toys, games, sweets, music and memories. Bring people together, spark plenty of conversation and raise money during Be a Kid Week.
How the activity works
Choose someone to be your quizmaster and use our ready-made Childhood Quiz template to get started.
It is packed with nostalgic questions designed to get people talking, laughing and remembering the things they grew up with.
You can use the quiz as it is or add a few questions of your own to make it more personal to your workplace, group, friends or family.
Ask people to make a donation to take part, charge an entry fee per team or add a few extra fundraising games between rounds.
Plan your activity
- Choose a date, time and place for your quiz.
- Download the Childhood Quiz template .
- Decide whether you want to use it as it is or add some questions of your own.
- Choose a quizmaster.
- Invite people to take part individually or in teams.
- Decide how you will collect donations.
- Keep score and celebrate your winners.
How to raise money
Choose one simple fundraising idea or combine a few approaches to suit your group, activity and available time.
There is no required fundraising target. Choose an amount that feels realistic for the size of your group and focus on making it easy and enjoyable for people to get involved.
You could:
- Ask everyone taking part for a suggested donation
- Charge a small entry fee
- Ask people to sponsor participants
- Invite donations for additional attempts
- Charge teams to enter a tournament
- Ask people to donate to vote for the winner
- Combine the challenge with refreshments, a raffle or bake sale
- Set up an online fundraising page
Helpful things to think about
Adapt it for your group
Businesses
Turn a lunch break, team meeting or after-work get-together into a Childhood Quiz.
Departments could compete against each other, or you could mix teams so colleagues from different areas work together.
For hybrid teams, run the quiz online and let people join from different locations.
You could also add a bonus round using childhood photographs of colleagues and ask teams to guess who is who.
Community groups
Use a regular meeting or social evening as the setting for your quiz.
If your group includes a wide range of ages, encourage people to work in mixed teams so different generations can bring different knowledge to the table.
You could also invite members to contribute an extra childhood-themed question or memory to add to the event.
Families and individuals
Host a quiz night at home with friends or family.
Split into teams, invite another household to join you or run the quiz online if people are in different places.
You could ask everyone to make a donation to play, set a fundraising target for the evening or add a small prize for the winning team.
What you will need
- Our Childhood Quiz template
- Pens and answer sheets, or an online way to submit answers
- A quizmaster
- A way to keep score
- A suitable space or video call
- Optional prizes for the winning team
- A way to collect donations
You can keep things simple. The ready-made quiz gives you everything you need to get started without having to write the questions yourself.
Make it safe and inclusive
Make sure everyone has a fair opportunity to contribute by playing in teams and keeping the competition light-hearted.
If you add your own questions, avoid anything that could embarrass someone or rely on personal information unless they are happy for it to be shared.
If you use childhood photographs of colleagues, friends or family, always ask permission before including them in the quiz or sharing them more widely.
People who do not want to answer questions can still take part by keeping score, helping the quizmaster, donating or supporting a team.
The aim is to have fun remembering the things that made childhood special while raising money for Acorns.
Looking for another idea?
Explore more playful fundraising ideas in the Be a Kid Week Play Hub.
Why your fundraising matters
Be a Kid Week is part of the Acorns Time Machine appeal .
The money you raise will help power the specialist care Acorns provides to children with short lives and their families. By managing pain, symptoms and medication and providing expert care whenever it is needed, Acorns helps families make more of the time they have together.
Your activity will help give seriously-ill children more time to simply be kids.
Ready to help childhood take over?
Sign up to Be a Kid Week and download your free fundraising pack, full of ideas and practical guidance to help you get started.
Office sports day
Bring some playground competition into the working day.
An Office Sports Day is a fun way to get colleagues away from their desks, working together and enjoying some childhood-inspired games while raising money during Be a Kid Week.
How the activity works
Choose a handful of simple games and challenges that will work in your workplace, then split colleagues into teams and compete for points.
You do not need a sports field or specialist equipment. The best activities are usually simple, familiar and easy to join in with.
You could try:
- Beanbag target throwing
- Paper aeroplane competitions
- Balancing challenges
- Egg-and-spoon races
- Hoop challenges
- Team relays
- Desk-chair-free obstacle courses
- Three-legged races
- Throwing or accuracy challenges
- Quick-fire team puzzles
Award points for each activity and crown your Office Sports Day champions at the end.
You could ask colleagues to make a donation to take part, charge teams an entry fee or encourage each team to raise sponsorship.
Plan your activity
- Choose a date and decide how long your sports day will run.
- Find a suitable indoor or outdoor space.
- Pick a small number of games and challenges.
- Divide colleagues into teams.
- Decide how you will score the competition and raise money.
- Share the plan in advance and encourage people to get involved.
- Keep a scoreboard and celebrate your winning team.
How to raise money
Choose one simple fundraising idea or combine a few approaches to suit your group, activity and available time.
There is no required fundraising target. Choose an amount that feels realistic for the size of your group and focus on making it easy and enjoyable for people to get involved.
You could:
- Ask everyone taking part for a suggested donation
- Charge a small entry fee
- Ask people to sponsor participants
- Invite donations for additional attempts
- Charge teams to enter a tournament
- Ask people to donate to vote for the winner
- Combine the challenge with refreshments, a raffle or bake sale
- Set up an online fundraising page
Helpful things to think about
Adapt it for your workplace
Small teams
Keep things simple with a handful of quick games that can be played in a meeting room, breakout space or outdoor area.
You could split into two or three teams, rotate through each challenge and keep score as you go.
If time is limited, run your Office Sports Day over lunch or choose one main team challenge that everyone can join in with.
Larger workplaces
Turn the activity into a department-versus-department competition and let each team choose a name, captain or colour.
You could run different activity stations, keep a central scoreboard and crown your Office Sports Day champions at the end.
Colleagues who do not want to compete can still donate, help run a station, keep score, take photos or cheer on their team.
Remote or hybrid teams
Choose activities that people can complete from their own location, such as paper aeroplane challenges, quick-fire puzzles, desk-based balancing games or team trivia.
You could combine scores from people in different locations, run a live video call challenge or let teams submit their results during the day.
Keep the rules clear and easy to follow so everyone can take part wherever they are working.
What you will need
You do not need specialist sports equipment. Depending on the activities you choose, you may need:
- A suitable indoor or outdoor space
- A small selection of simple games and challenges
- Basic equipment such as paper, beanbags, hoops, cones or cups
- A timer or clock
- A scoreboard or score sheet
- Team names or team lists
- A fundraising page, sponsorship form or way to collect donations
- Optional prizes or certificates for the winning team
Choose activities that use items you already have where possible, and keep the setup easy for organisers and participants.
Make it safe and inclusive
Choose activities that are suitable for your workplace, your available space and the people taking part.
Keep walkways clear, avoid trip hazards and make sure there is enough room around each activity station.
Avoid making speed, strength or physical ability the only way to succeed. Include a mix of accuracy challenges, puzzles, team games and low-movement options so more people can get involved.
Make taking part optional. Colleagues who do not want to compete can still support the fundraiser by donating, sponsoring a team, keeping score or helping to organise the day.
Follow your workplace’s usual health and safety guidance, especially if activities involve movement, shared spaces or equipment.
Keep the competition friendly. The aim is to bring colleagues together, have fun and raise money for Acorns during Be a Kid Week.
Looking for another idea?
Explore more playful fundraising ideas in the Be a Kid Week Play Hub.
Why your fundraising matters
Be a Kid Week is part of the Acorns Time Machine appeal .
The money you raise will help power the specialist care Acorns provides to children with short lives and their families. By managing pain, symptoms and medication and providing expert care whenever it is needed, Acorns helps families make more of the time they have together.
Your activity will help give seriously-ill children more time to simply be kids.
Ready to help childhood take over?
Sign up to Be a Kid Week and download your free fundraising pack, full of ideas and practical guidance to help you get started.
Board game break or tournament
Take a break from the usual routine and make time to play.
Set aside a lunchtime or a few hours for classic board games, organise a friendly tournament or turn an ordinary meeting, lesson or get-together into a board game session. It is a simple way to bring people together, have some fun and raise money during Be a Kid Week.
How the activity works
Choose a few games that people can pick up and play easily. You can keep things relaxed with different games available for people to join in with, or add some friendly competition by running a tournament.
You could try:- Classic family board games
- Card games
- Quick-fire tabletop games
- Team games
- A knockout tournament
- A board game challenge between departments, classes or groups
Ask people to make a donation to take part, pay to enter a tournament or collect sponsorship for their team.
Plan your activity
- Choose when and where you will hold your board game session.
- Decide whether it will be a relaxed drop-in activity or a tournament.
- Gather a selection of suitable games.
- Decide how people will take part and how you will raise money.
- Invite people to join in and share the details in advance.
- If you are running a tournament, agree the rules and how you will keep score.
How to raise money
Choose one simple fundraising idea or combine a few approaches to suit your group, activity and available time.
There is no required fundraising target. Choose an amount that feels realistic for the size of your group and focus on making it easy and enjoyable for people to get involved.
You could:
- Ask everyone taking part for a suggested donation
- Charge a small entry fee
- Ask people to sponsor participants
- Invite donations for additional attempts
- Charge teams to enter a tournament
- Ask people to donate to vote for the winner
- Combine the challenge with refreshments, a raffle or bake sale
- Set up an online fundraising page
Helpful things to think about
Adapt it for your group
Schools and colleges
Run a board game session at lunchtime, during a tutor period or as part of a wider Be a Kid Week activity.
You could set up different games around the room and let pupils or students choose what to play, or organise a simple class or year-group tournament.
For older students, you could include strategy games, card games or team challenges. Younger pupils may prefer familiar, quick-to-learn games.
Taking part should remain optional. Pupils and students who do not want to play can still support the fundraiser by donating, helping to keep score or cheering on their classmates.
Businesses
Turn a lunch break, team meeting or Friday afternoon into a board game break.
Set up a few games in a communal space, organise a department-versus-department competition or run a knockout tournament across the day.
Remote or hybrid teams could take part using online versions of familiar games or simple virtual team challenges.
People who do not want to play can still donate, help organise the tournament or vote for a winning team.
Community groups
Use a regular meeting, club night or social event as an opportunity to bring out some familiar games and raise money together.
You could ask members to bring along a favourite game from home, create different activity tables or organise a friendly competition between teams.
For groups with a wide age range, choose a mix of games so there is something suitable for everyone.
What you will need
You will need:
- A selection of board games, card games or tabletop games
- Tables and chairs
- A suitable space to play
- Pens and paper if you need to keep score
- A simple tournament plan if you are running a competition
- A way to collect donations
You do not need to buy anything new. Ask colleagues, families or group members if they have games they can lend for the activity.
Make it safe and inclusive
Choose games that are suitable for the age, abilities and needs of the people taking part.
Make sure there is enough space around tables and keep bags, boxes and other items out of walkways.
Try to include a mixture of games with different levels of difficulty and avoid making speed, reading ability or physical dexterity the only way to succeed.
Explain the rules clearly before people begin and be prepared to adapt them where this helps someone take part.
If children or young people are involved, follow your organisation's usual supervision and safeguarding arrangements.
Most importantly, keep the competition friendly. The aim is to make time for play, bring people together and have fun while supporting Acorns.
Looking for another idea?
Explore more playful fundraising ideas in the Be a Kid Week Play Hub.
Why your fundraising matters
Be a Kid Week is part of the Acorns Time Machine appeal .
The money you raise will help power the specialist care Acorns provides to children with short lives and their families. By managing pain, symptoms and medication and providing expert care whenever it is needed, Acorns helps families make more of the time they have together.
Your activity will help give seriously-ill children more time to simply be kids.
Ready to help childhood take over?
Sign up to Be a Kid Week and download your free fundraising pack, full of ideas and practical guidance to help you get started.