Simple charity fundraising ideas
Sometimes, simplicity is key. And that’s certainly the case if you’re short on time but passionate about helping an important cause like Teenage Cancer Trust. Find out how to support charity without devoting time you don’t have with these simple fundraising ideas.
Give as You Earn
What could be simpler than donating money straight from your salary? Pretty much nothing. Many companies are signed up for this scheme, which allows employees to send a nominated amount to a charity of their choice or a savings pot for good causes each month. The money is deducted before tax, which means charities like Teenage Cancer Trust get more cash and it costs the employee less. Find out more about Give as You Earn with our guide to donating directly from your wages.
Simple fundraising letter
Putting pen to paper to tell friends, families, neighbours and colleagues about why Teenage Cancer Trust is so important to you can be a simple but effective way of raising vital cash for young people in need. Write from the heart and include plenty of detail on how our charity changes the lives of those who need us. Provide donation envelopes, direct people to an online fundraising page or set up donation jars around your school or office.
Social media fundraiser
A modern-day take on the fundraising letter, a social media shout-out for donations to charity is a simple way of supporting an important cause. Whether you’re calling out for support for a friend or family member using Teenage Cancer Trust’s vital services, or nominating us for a birthday or Christmas fundraiser, ask your followers to donate to our life-changing cause.
Bake sale
It will require a trip to the shops and a little bit of time in the kitchen, but a bake sale is a simple fundraising activity that will bring in crucial cash for teenagers with cancer. Ask friends and colleagues to pitch in with the baking and ask those attending to pay for the culinary goodness per slice.
Charity bake sale ideas and tips
Online fundraising quiz
All you need to do for this simple fundraising idea is to come up with some brain-teasers and rally willing participants to sign up. An online fundraising quiz can be arranged at short notice and won’t need a venue, so can quickly bring in vital funds for teenagers and families affected by cancer.
Virtual challenge
There’s plenty of effort still involved, but a virtual challenge on an exercise machine at the gym or at home strips away the logistics of organising a long-distance cycling or running fundraiser. Just set aside the time you need and an online fundraising page, and watch the money roll in for Teenage Cancer Trust. Find more inspiration on what challenges to take on in our extreme fundraising ideas guide.
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Office happy hour
Getting colleagues together for a happy hour after work is a simple fundraising event that also gives team-building a boost. Provide refreshments or ask some work friends to help, and charge co-workers a donation to join in the fun. Make sure you promote Teenage Cancer Trust and let everyone know about the life-changing support we provide.
Give something up
Giving up something you love is a simple but effective way to raise money for young people facing cancer. Just ask your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you to abstain for a set length of time, whether it be sweet treats, wine or your daily coffee.
Find more inspiration for simple ways to support charity with our guides to quick, cheap and easy fundraising.
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.