Dementia Support Line
Fundraising ideas
Whether you’ve already started planning or are looking for inspiration, we're here to support you every step of the way. Together we can support people affected by dementia.
Fundraising inspiration
We have lots of ideas for activities you can arrange or take part in to inspire your fundraising journey. Try one of these to get started:
- Bake a difference - whip out those whisks or fake it ‘till you make it, and organise a bake sale.
- Get quizzical - show off your skills and rope in friends for a feel-good fundraiser. Host your own quiz using our guides.
- Charity ball - host with the most? Organise a brilliant ball or glamourous gala.
- Sports tournament – from golf to football, get a squad together for a sporty fundraiser.
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Battle of the bands – get a venue, set a date and ask bands or singers who want to perform and compete for a prize of your choice.
Bingo night – print out some bingo cards, get a venue and have some fun. Take it to the next level by making it themed!
Fashion show – ready to strut your stuff down the runway for charity? Sell tickets, refreshments and raffle tickets to raise more money.
Karaoke night – grab the mic and serenade guests with your best interpretation of popular songs.
Masked ball – add an air of mystery and ask your guests to attend a ball in a mask.
Murder mystery – keep your friends close but your enemies closer and hold a murder mystery night!
Open mic – hold a charity open mic night at a local café or pub. All are welcome!
Poetry slam – ask your local coffee shop or bar to sponsor you and hold a charity poetry slam, you could even theme the poems.
Speed dating – set up in a local hall and invite all. Two minutes to meet someone new, maybe sparks will fly!
Talent show – gather your friends, family and colleagues for a talent show!
Brunch at work – start the day right. Depending on your workspace, bring in breakfast (pancakes, cereals, toast, smoothies, juices) and charge for a plate.
Clothes swap – get everyone to bring in their unwanted clothes to exchange with others in return for a donation of your choice.
Elf Day – dress up as an elf to help beat dementia!
Fancy dress day – donate to wear an outfit of your choice to the office! Why not add an extra spin and make it themed
Morning rave – start your working day with an office rave. This could be a silent disco at your desk or party in your conference room.
Raffle – organise a raffle or prize draw and sell tickets to your workmates.
Alcohol – give up drinking alcohol for a month and ask your friends and family to sponsor you.
Ebay – sell unwanted, used or handmade items on Ebay and donate the proceeds.
Digital detox – can you detox your digital use? Take on the challenge and raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.
Dress you for a week – friends and family can donate to have the chance to dress you for a week. What will you wear?
Grow a beard/moustache – Get sponsored to grow a beard or moustache.
Knitting – put your needles together and knit garments to be sold at fetes, bazaars and Christmas fayres.
Meatless month – want to cut down on eating meat? Why not try it by being sponsored to quit meat for a month.
Sponsored silence – Sssh!
Yes day – say yes to everyone's demands (within reason!) and ask people to sponsor you to do so.
Aerobics – host your own aerobics class. Rope in some people, turn the music up and get active.
BMX – organise a BMX fundraising event, or take on your own cycling challenge. Link to OYO cycle.
Dance-athon – dance from 9am to 5pm or for a full 24 hours and ask for sponsorship.
Darts match – charge an entry fee, have a raffle and refreshments to raise more money. Make it fun with different competitions, left hand only etc.
Football tournament – charge for team entry and run a goal competition at half time.
Fun run – organise your own; you decide the venue and the distance. Try to get a local personality to compete or start the event off. Or, if you do not have time, simply book a place in an officially organised running event and ask friends for sponsorship.
Golf day – get a golf club to sponsor the event for you. Invite club members and local businessmen and women for the tournament. You could also organise a raffle and auction in the evening.
Group workout – get fit, get active and workout with friends whilst raising money.
Jumpathon – how long can you jump for? A trampoline is probably best for this, see how much sponsorship you can raise.
Memory Mile swim – whether you do it in a day or over a number of weeks, swim a Memory Mile for a loved one.
Obstacle course – set up a back-garden obstacle course or join a wider event in our name.
Relay run – great for kids, could also be a sponsored sports day activity!
Rock climbing – who can climb the highest? Who can climb the fastest? Collection entry donations or hold a sweepstake.
Skydive – we organise 10,000 ft skydives all year around or find your own airfield and let us know. Find out how to organise your own skydive.
Swimathon – kids and adults can do sponsored distances in your local pool. Find out more about organising a swimming event.
Velodrome day – use your pedal power to raise money whilst cycling at a velodrome for the day. Find out how to organise your own cycling event.
Walk – take on a personal trekking challenge or organise a sponsored walk with your friends and family. Find out more about organising a walk or trek.
Wild swimming – raise money with sponsored wild swims in the ocean, lakes or rivers near you. Find out more about organising a swimming event.
Yoga – restore some calm back to your life and hold a group yoga session.
Crafting workshop - find a crafty friend to teach and set up a paid for workshop, donate the proceeds to us.
Denim for Dementia - from dungarees to jeggings, everybody dons their finest denim for the day at school or work for a small donation.
Dine in for Dementia – Host a dinner party, brunch or bring and share lunch for friends, family or colleagues and cook up a storm in the fight against dementia.
Games night – invite friends, family and colleagues to donate to attend your games night. Have boardgames like Monopoly, Twister, Jenga or Scrabble at the ready, or go digital with a Wii Just Dance competition!
Pamper party – relax after a busy week and raise some money. Invite your friends round for a night of homemade pampering, charge for entry and enjoy an evening of face masks, scrubs and manicures.
Race your mates – have a running app or smart watch? Pay £5 each to enter a week, month or yearlong competition to see who reaches the most steps or climbs the most stairs.
Street party – get to know your neighbours by hosting a street party. Charge for entry with stalls, games, refreshments and raffles.
Ugly jumper party – get your groove on and invite friends, family and colleagues to wear their ugliest jumper for a £3 donation.