Fun fundraising ideas

Are you looking to inject some fun into your fundraising? Then your search stops here. Teenage Cancer Trust has come up with the best ways to have a blast while supporting charity. Find all the inspiration you need with these top fun fundraising ideas.

Novelty sports days

Sports days are already fun, but what could make them even more entertaining? Dressing up in costumes, of course! From golf tournaments and charity football matches to inflatable obstacle courses and egg and spoon races, consider giving your sporting event a fancy dress edge. The quirkier, and harder to move around, the better.

Primary school aged children celebrating winning a sporting tournament which raised money for Teenage Cancer Trust

Hair-raising challenges

Here’s one for the fun and the fearless! Taking on a daring charity challenge like a skydive or fire walk is sure to get those endorphins and adrenaline pumping through your veins while supporting teenagers facing cancer. You’ll be having fun fundraising while creating memories to remember for a lifetime. Find more ideas for bold and brave charity challenges in our extreme fundraising guide.

Fun runs

The title says it all here when it comes to fun fundraising. Get the community together and people of all ages involved for a race around a local park. Fun runs lend themselves well to themes and fancy dress, so why not throw silly costumes into the mix for some added entertainment value?

A runner dressed as a gorilla as part of a fancy dress run to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust

Comedy night

Get ready to laugh out loud with a charity comedy night. Find a venue and some willing wannabe comedians to take to the stage to (hopefully) entertain the crowd and help raise vital funds for Teenage Cancer Trust. Ask people to buy tickets to the event and lay on refreshments to further boost your fundraising total.

A stand up comedian on stage at a comedy night to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust

Charity quizzes

A fun fundraising event that also puts people’s brains to the test for a fantastic cause. Holding a charity quiz with a variety of rounds, from music to picture puzzles, will be entertaining for all involved, whether you’ve secured a venue or are hosting it virtually.

Sponsored marathon challenges

Pick something you love doing, and turn it into a marathon challenge. How about dancing around your kitchen for 24 hours? Or perhaps a day-long karaoke session? Maybe you’ll want to pick a sport instead. Whatever challenge you choose, it will be tiring and exhausting – but you’ll be guaranteed plenty of fun along the way. And if you live stream your fundraising efforts, you’ll be entertaining your supporters, too.

Charity dog show

Make fundraising fun for those on four legs as well as two with a charity dog show to support young people and families affected by cancer. You’ll just need permission to use a green space and plenty of wagging tails. Ask owners for an entry fee to enter their hound into a choice of categories, from best rescue to golden oldies. There are no expensive prizes needed here, just a box of biscuits and some rosettes for the most marvellous mutts.

The winning dog at a church's charity dog show to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust

Talent contest

Fun for fundraisers and spectators alike, a talent contest will provide an evening of entertainment while helping to support teenagers through cancer. Find a venue – your local school, theatre or church hall are always a good shout – and line up a diverse repertoire of performances for ticket-holders to enjoy. Raffle tickets and refreshments sold on the night will further boost funds.

A girl singing into a microphone as part of a talent contest to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust

Find more inspiration on fun ways to raise money for charity with our wacky fundraising guide and our top fundraising ideas.

How do I get the money raised to Teenage Cancer Trust?

If you’ve set up an online fundraising page, we’ll automatically get the money. If you’ve collected cash donations, check out our paying-in money guide. And be sure to register your event in advance to get all the help and resources you need to make it a success.