Tried and tested ideas
Expert advice! See how previous NDCS fundraisers put their ideas into practice.
Organise a raffle
Team Syngenta took part in the Three Peaks Challenge 2006. They organised a raffle, and managed to get hold of an ipod, a digital camera and a signed David Beckam shirt as prizes! Find out how they got on with the rest of their fundraising and training by visiting the Team Syngenta blog.
Team Syngenta took part in the Three Peaks Challenge 2006. They organised a raffle, and managed to get hold of an ipod, a digital camera and a signed David Beckam shirt as prizes! Find out how they got on with the rest of their fundraising and training by visiting the Team Syngenta blog.
Organise a race night
The team from Thales UK who took part in the London to Paris Bike Ride organised a race night that raised over £3,000. They hired someone to set up the races for them, and invited everyone along from work. Find out how they got on with the rest of their fundraising, and the challenge itself by visiting their website.
The team from Thales UK who took part in the London to Paris Bike Ride organised a race night that raised over £3,000. They hired someone to set up the races for them, and invited everyone along from work. Find out how they got on with the rest of their fundraising, and the challenge itself by visiting their website.
Rent-a-band
Organising a fundraising event is a really effective way of raising a lot of money, in just one night. Dave Buckley, a Challenge Event participant, is a member of cover band 'Tennessee Plates' and they have offered their services to you, free of charge!
Set up a spinathon
Are you finding it difficult to fit in fundraising and training? Why not follow William Layne's advice, organise a Spinathon and do both at once!
Are you finding it difficult to fit in fundraising and training? Why not follow William Layne's advice, organise a Spinathon and do both at once!
Put on a summer gig
To raise money for her Amazon Adventure, Sue Thomasin organised a local fundraising gig in her back garden and ended up raising £1900! She organised for 5 bands to play from 3-11pm, and charged a £10 entrance fee.
To raise money for her Amazon Adventure, Sue Thomasin organised a local fundraising gig in her back garden and ended up raising £1900! She organised for 5 bands to play from 3-11pm, and charged a £10 entrance fee.
Put on a charity ball
Learn how Tony Bull raised £1800 towards his Cycle Vietnam challenge by organising a ‘Firefighters Charity Ball’ at a local nightclub.
Learn how Tony Bull raised £1800 towards his Cycle Vietnam challenge by organising a ‘Firefighters Charity Ball’ at a local nightclub.
Hold a clothes sale and raise £3400!
Read on to see how Linda Bradbury and Louise Crowdy raised over £3400 for their Trek China Challenge by hosting clothes sales for friends and family in their homes
Read on to see how Linda Bradbury and Louise Crowdy raised over £3400 for their Trek China Challenge by hosting clothes sales for friends and family in their homes
Put a cheese and wine night.
Cathy Aubrey held a cheese and wine night at her local community centre. Find out how she did it.
Cathy Aubrey held a cheese and wine night at her local community centre. Find out how she did it.
How to hold a Bingo night
Take some inspiration from Mo Savage and host a bingo night for friends and family - have fun and raise some money in the process!
Take some inspiration from Mo Savage and host a bingo night for friends and family - have fun and raise some money in the process!
Set up your own club night
Use the expertise of Brighton club night "Stick It On" organisers and fundraise by holding your own club night. Get your friends and family along to put on 6 of their best tracks on the turntable for a night to remember.
How to hold an Auction of Promises
Read on to find out how you can hold an 'auction of promises' and raise some money for your upcoming challenge.
Read on to find out how you can hold an 'auction of promises' and raise some money for your upcoming challenge.
How to hold a summer Street Party
Ian Butler holds an annual local stret party in Hertfordshire to raise money for his NDCS challenges. Read on for some helpful tips about holding a street party in your area.
Ian Butler holds an annual local stret party in Hertfordshire to raise money for his NDCS challenges. Read on for some helpful tips about holding a street party in your area.
