While many great fundraising efforts are done in groups, there are plenty of solo ways to support charity. With a dose of determination and some inspiration from our top fundraising ideas for individuals, you can make a huge impact for teenagers facing cancer. 

Physical challenges 

Whether you’re taking on a marathon or braving a brutal mountain climb, there’s a world of possibility out there when it comes to fundraising with sponsored physical challenges. Check out our extreme fundraising and charity challenge ideas or look at our challenge event finder for inspiration. 

Individual sports fundraising 

Turn your passion for your favourite sport into a solo fundraising challenge. From football ideas like ambitious keepie uppie targets to golf simulator marathons, plenty of sports lend themselves well to individual fundraising even if they’re normally done as part of a team.

Give as you earn 

Many employers have a payroll giving scheme and, if they do, it’s an easy way for individuals to donate to charity. Your monthly donation to Teenage Cancer Trust will be taken directly from your salary before tax deductions. Find out more about payroll giving. 

Skydive 

Throwing yourself out of a plane (with a skydiving instructor) is one of the ultimate solo fundraising ideas, and it can raise plenty of much-needed cash to support young people and their families through cancer diagnosis and treatment. 

Walk with Us 

Walk, skip, dance or roll your way to 15,000 steps in one day – the average distance that a Teenage Cancer Trust nurse covers each day to support young people in need. 

Virtual events 

From treadmill challenges to online gaming marathons, virtual events are ideal for individuals wanting to fundraise. You’ll find more ideas in our virtual challenges guide. 

Get crafty 

Do you have a crafting talent? Perhaps you’re potty about pottery or mad about macrame? Put your passion to good use by selling your creations for Teenage Cancer Trust. 

Declutter for good 

Having a clearout is good for the mind and is a fantastic solo way of raising money for charity. Sell your items on eBay and you can choose to donate all or a percentage of the proceeds to charity. 

Give up something 

Are you a chocoholic? Or perhaps a renowned chatterbox? Giving up something you love, or breaking a habit, is a great fundraising idea for individuals.  

Auction of promises

Sell your skills, whether it be gardening or cleaning, to neighbours, friends and family to raise vital cash that will ensure no young person has to face cancer alone. 

Gift fundraiser

Calling for donations to Teenage Cancer Trust instead of birthday or Christmas gifts is a simple but effective solo fundraising idea. Set up a JustGiving page or run your gift fundraiser on social media. 

In need of more ideas? Find more top tips in our fundraising guides. 

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.  

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