Are you thinking of getting together with friends, family, or colleagues this Christmas to raise funds for UKST? We hope so! Our A-Z list of festive ideas is here to inspire you and make your fundraising efforts a memorable experience.
From Advent Challenges to Zumba Marathons, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while raising vital awareness and funds to help end preventable deaths from sepsis.
Count down the days until Christmas and set yourself a series of sponsored challenges.
Collect donations in exchange for your best homemade festive treats and baked goods.
Arrange an evening of carols in your community and hold a charity collection for UKST.
Compete with colleagues and decorate your office doors with a festive theme.
Offer a digital Christmas card sending service in exchange for donations.
Host a festive-themed costume party – award a prize for the best dressed!
Offer your expert gift wrapping services in exchange for donations to UKST.
Set up a delicious hot chocolate station at a local event in your community.
Share festive tips, crafts, or entertainment using live streaming on social media.
Invite your colleagues or friends to wear their best Christmas jumpers on Friday 8th December 2023. Click here to download your free digital fundraising pack.
Gather friends and family to knit Christmas gifts or decorations.
Organise a nighttime walk lit only with lanterns and ask for a donation to take part.
Get together a team of judges and hold your own mince pie bake off.
Throw a festive party with a winter wonderland theme.
Host a Christmas-themed open mic night (or karaoke night) and belt out your favourite tunes.
Dress up your dog, cat, or other furry friend with a Christmas theme and compete for best dressed.
Host a Christmas-themed trivia night with an entry fee. Winner gets bragging rights!
Boost your fundraising by including a festive raffle at your event with exciting prizes.
Get creative and sell handmade stocking fillers, with the profits going towards UKST’s lifesaving work.
Hold a Christmas tree decorating competition with your neighbours or friends on social media.
After Christmas, hold a gift exchange event where people can swap or sell unwanted gifts.
Stream a video game marathon with a Christmas theme.
Invite your family and friends to make wreaths in exchange for donations – or sell your creations!
Organise a festive-themed treasure hunt with hidden prizes and clues to solve.
Challenge bakers to make their best Yule Log cakes – bake off style!
Hold a Zumba style dance session with your favourite festive playlist and decorations.
Any questions? Please email the fundraising team via fundraising@sepsistrust.org