Fundraising Ideas

Other ways of fundraising for Treetops Hospice

If you can't or don't want to run for Treetops Hospice then why not organise a...

Quiz night at local pub
This can raise over £300.If your local pub already holds a quiz night, ask if the proceeds can be donated to The Treetops Hospice Ripple Appeal. Make sure that you advertise this in posters beforehand, people will dip in to their pockets more readily.

If your pub doesn't already hold a quiz speak to the landlord of your local pub to ask if you can hold a pub quiz to raise funds for The Treetops Hospice Ripple Appeal.

Choose a mid-week night and the quiz should bring in more business for the pub. You can ask the landlord to throw in a basic buffet for free lots of pubs do!

You could try sponsored events like...

Skills auction
This works really well in the workplace.

Get your colleagues to donate their 'skills' from dressmaking to tea-making and everything in between!

Get your boss to offer to make the tea or wash someone's car and watch the
bidding shoot up!

Dress down day or non-uniform day
These work well in your children's school or in the workplace. Charge each person £1 or £2 to come in for the day in non-uniform/ casual dress.

Piggyback other events
Look out for local events such as summer fetes or local dances where you can hold a tombola, raffle or cake stall to raise money.

Donation not presents
If you have a birthday coming up, ask for donations towards your sponsorship instead of presents.

Collections at local sports matches
You will need to get a group of about ten people together. Contact any sports clubs in your area and ask them if you can collect at half time. If they agree, then ask if they would mention it in the programme the week before or on the day and announce it over the public address.

You can then collect around the ground at half time. Fancy dress would be good as it always attracts attention and means you will collect more. Third and fourth division football clubs are especially good for this. This can raise over £700 at a time!

If you need any help or advice on fundraising, contact Kate or Alex at Treetops Hospice on 0115 939 4551 or email kshaw@treetopshospice.org.uk or award@treetopshospice.org.uk