A to Z Fundraising Ideas
Need help planning your fundraiser? Here’s a spark of inspiration to get you going. If you’re unsure and need a bit of support, get in touch with our team.
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- Afternoon Tea – Host a cosy tea party at home, work or your local hall — cake, chatting and good company for a great cause
- Art & Craft Sale – Sell your handmade creations or host a craft stall at a local market
- Auction – Ask local businesses or friends to donate prizes and hold a charity auction
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- Bake-Off – Bake, share and sell your best creations — because cake brings everyone together
- Bingo Night – Run a bingo evening at your local pub or community hall — small prizes and big laughs
- Book Swap – Bring and swap your favourite reads for a small donation
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- Community Quiz Night – Partner with your local pub or café for a quiz
- Craft for Calm – Host a craft session or sell handmade creations
- Climb for Mind – Take on an indoor or outdoor climbing challenge
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- Dress Down Day – Pay £2 to ditch the office wear or uniform for the day
- Dance for Mind – Organise a dance-a-thon, Zumba session, or silent disco
- Donation Jar – Pop one in your local shop or café to collect spare change
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- Eco Challenge – Go plastic-free or zero waste for a week — and get sponsored for it
- Ebay or Vinted Sale – Sell pre-loved items and donate the profits
- Easter Egg Hunt – Perfect for families — small entry fee, big smiles
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- Five-a-Side Football – Organise a local tournament for teams, friends or colleagues
- Fancy Dress Day – Pick a theme and dress up to raise smiles and funds
- Film Night – Create a cosy cinema night with popcorn and donations
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- Games Night – Board games, video games, or pub games — raise funds whilst having fun
- Give It Up – Ditch something you love like coffee or social media and get sponsored
- Garden Party – Host a summer get-together with food, music and fundraising
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- Halloween Party – Host a spooky fundraiser at home or your local community venue
- Head Shave – Be brave and bold — get sponsored to shave it all off!
- Hike for Mind – Take a scenic walk through the Dales and raise awareness along the way
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- International Food Night – Celebrate the diversity of Bradford District and Craven through shared dishes
- Ice Cream Social – Serve up sweet treats at work, school or your local park
- Instagram Challenge – Share daily wellbeing posts and collect donations
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- JustGiving Journey – Create your page and share your story online
- Jog for Joy – Organise a local fun run or park jog with friends
- Jazz Night – Partner with a local café or bar for live music and donations
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- Knit for Mind – Knit, crochet or craft something to sell or gift for donations
- Karaoke Night – Sing your heart out at your local pub or community centre
- Kindness Challenge – Encourage random acts of kindness — collect small donations for every act
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- Lunchtime Walks – Step away from your desk and walk for wellbeing
- Local Business Day – Team up with shops or cafés to donate a percentage of the sales
- Litter Pick – Clean up your community and collect sponsorships per bag
- Local Legends Event – Celebrate Bradford District and Craven heroes with stories, music or art
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- Mindful Miles – Walk, run, or cycle across Bradford District or Craven in support of mental health
- Murder Mystery Night – Bring friends together to solve the case and support your mental health charity
- Music Night – Showcase local bands or talent in a fundraising gig
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- Non-Uniform Day – Great for schools, wear what you want for a small donation
- Name the Teddy – A classic game that never gets old.
- Nature Day – Host a mindfulness walk or nature photography challenge
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- Open Mic Night – Poetry, music, or comedy — let local talent shine
- Outdoor Challenge – Try a camping, hiking or physical challenge outdoors
- Odd Jobs for Donations – Help neighbours with errands and raise funds along the way
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- Pub Quiz – Always a winner — partner with your local pub for a quiz
- Picnic in the Park – Food, friends, and fresh air — a relaxed way to raise awareness
- Plant Sale – Grow and sell your own plants or seedlings
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- Quiet Hour – Host a sponsored silence or digital detox
- Quiz Marathon – Run back-to-back themed quizzes (music, film, sports)
- Quirky Challenge – Something fun and unexpected — make people smile!
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- Retro Night – Host a 70s, 80s, or 90s party with themed outfits and music
- Run for Mind – Join a 5k, 10k, or create your own route across Bradford
- Reuse & Recycle Sale – Upcycle, resell and raise funds for the planet and mental health
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- Sponsored Silence – A real test for chatterboxes!
- Sports Day – Classic community fun — from sack races to egg-and-spoon
- Spring Clean Sale – Declutter and donate your pre-loved items
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- Tea and Talk – Simple and powerful — get people together to talk over tea
- Treasure Hunt – Create a fun route through your town or park
- Talent Show – Celebrate local talent to raise spirits and funds
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- Upcycle for Mind – Give old items a new life and sell them for donations
- Uniform-Free Day – Great for schools or offices
- Unplug Challenge – Go screen-free for a day
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- Vintage Sale – Sell retro clothes or homeware for a nostalgic fundraiser
- Volunteer for a Day – Pledge your time to help a local cause
- Valentine’s Fundraiser – Spread love with cards, cakes or care packages
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- Walk and Talk – Invite friends for a walk, talk and donation
- Wellbeing Workshop – Offer yoga, mindfulness or art for donations
- Wear It Blue – Pick a day and go all-out blue for mental health awareness
Our work supporting local people’s mental health is only possible because of you. Thank you for helping us make a difference across Bradford District and Craven.
