Are you wondering what fundraising ideas for 10-year-olds are the best? Look no further than this top 10 list from Teenage Cancer Trust to inspire young charity supporters. Whether your child wants to take on a solo charity challenge or their school, church or club is holding a group fundraising drive, you’ll find plenty of ideas here.  

Sponsored challenges  

You could set a physical challenge like a daily step count, a book-reading target or a task like a day-long silence. Sponsored challenges are a fantastic way of getting children of all ages into fundraising, but they work particularly well for the 10-year-old age bracket.  

Quizzes  

Whether you’re focusing on popular culture or more academic questions involving history, spelling or maths, quizzes are a great way of bringing a large group of youngsters together in a fundraising effort. Ask for donations to enter and source some enticing prizes for the winners. Just make sure the adult setting the questions is down with the kids!  

Community help

From bag packing at the local supermarket to holding a charity car wash, helping people in return for a donation to Teenage Cancer Trust is a great way of instilling both a charitable and community spirit in young people.   

Art competitions

Let budding Picassos loose with an art fundraiser. See if you can sell the mini masterpieces to friends and family, or even list them online. If there’s a larger group, why not make it an art competition or exhibition?   

Organised events

Just like there is for adults, there’s a wide range of organised events for children – whether it be running, swimming or hiking. Many park runs, for example, have a race for young people running alongside the main event.  

Children’s dog shows

Few sweeter bonds exist than that between a child and their pet, so tap into this with a charity dog show. Grab some rosettes, set categories like the best young handler, most impressive trick and the waggiest tail, and make sure there are plenty of adults on hand to supervise.  

Birthday fundraisers

Let your child mark their special day by raising valuable funds for Teenage Cancer Trust rather than asking for presents. Set up a JustGiving page and invite friends and family to donate what they would have spent on a gift.  

Sell old toys

Kids quickly grow out of toys, which easily clutter up the home. Get your 10-year-old involved in a clear-out and sell the items at a car boot or garage sale, with the proceeds going to Teenage Cancer Trust. Or list the items online on eBay, where you can send profits directly to us.  

Lock-ins

Whether you’re using the school hall or your local church, an overnight lock-in is a fun way to fundraise with 10-year-olds. Get in the midnight snacks, line up some entertainment and enlist some willing adult volunteers to help you run the event. Sell tickets to the night to bring in vital funds for young people facing cancer.  

Themed bake sales

They don’t necessarily need a theme but tying a bake sale in with a special time of year or a hit trend makes it more appealing for youngsters and helps to fire up their imaginations in the kitchen. Set a date for the cake sale and ask participating youngsters to bring along their best baking creations. Invite friends, family and the community down to taste a slice (or three) of the action in return for a donation.

Find more inspiration on our charity bake sale tips and ideas page, and our guides to fundraising with kids and at school.

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.