The first step in planning your fundraising event or activity is an idea of what you want to do. Just in case you need a bit of inspiration in that department, we've put together a few fundraising ideas, with a few helpful hints to help you along the way.

Physical or sporty events:

Whether you are planning to organise a swimathon, want to go on an adventure abroad or just jog around your local park, we are here to help you on your fundraising challenge.

Inspiring ideas:

  • Fun run 
  • Cycle ride 
  • Swimathon 
  • Sponsored purple walk 

If you want to sign up to an event that is already being organised and concentrate on raising money rather than organising, then please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Chari-Tea:

Why not organise your own Chari-Tea, invite friends and family for cake, tea and a chat and raise money for us in the process? If you would like to support us this April then This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and request a sign up form.  

If you would like to organise another food orientated event such as a charity dinner, bake sale or eating competition, we can offer as much support as you need. Please click on the button below and tell us what you are planning to do and we will get in touch.

Please consider food hygiene when organising an event involving food, take a look at the Food Standards Agency site for further advice.

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 Raffles, auctions & competitions:

If you are running an event and want to raise money for us as part of the event, a raffle or an auction is a great way of doing that.  You could also tap into people's competitive side by organising a 5-a-side tournament or a golf competition.

If you are planning a raffle, auction or competition, please click on the "Fundraise for SECHC" button below and let us know about it. Be aware that there are legal obligations with raffles and auctions, please check the .

Competition ideas:

  • Scavenger hunt
  • Golf competition
  • Poker tournament
  • Rounders tournament

Entertainment & arty events:

Whether you want to organise a choir concert, art exhibition or craft fair, the key to a successful event is promotion. Take a look at our guide to making your fundraising event a success. If you are planning an entertainment or arty event, then click on the "Fundraise for SECHC" button below and let us know about it.

Inspiring ideas:

  • Battle of the bands
  • Dance off
  • Craft Fair
  • Cupcake decorating workshop


Attend one of our events:

We organise a number of events in house, so if you are not keen on organising your own fundraising activity but want to get involved, then please sign up to our bulletin that is full of fundraising activities. You can also take a look at out Fundraising Events page.