Christmas fundraising ideas A-Z
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.
A: Advent Challenges
Count down the days until Christmas and set yourself a series of sponsored challenges.
B: Bake Sale
Collect donations in exchange for your best homemade festive treats and baked goods.
C: Carol Singing
Arrange an evening of carols in your community and hold a charity collection for UKST.
D: Door Decorating Competition
Compete with colleagues and decorate your office doors with a festive theme.
E: E-card Delivery Service
Offer a digital Christmas card sending service in exchange for donations.
F: Fancy Dress Party
Host a festive-themed costume party – award a prize for the best dressed!
G: Gift Wrapping
Offer your expert gift wrapping services in exchange for donations to UKST.
H: Hot Chocolate Stand
Set up a delicious hot chocolate station at a local event in your community.
I: Instagram Live Fundraiser
Share festive tips, crafts, or entertainment using live streaming on social media.
J: Jumper Day
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.
K: Knit-a-Thon
Gather friends and family to knit Christmas gifts or decorations.
L: Lantern Walk
Organise a nighttime walk lit only with lanterns and ask for a donation to take part.
M: Mince Pie Baking Competition
Get together a team of judges and hold your own mince pie bake off.
N: North Pole Party
Throw a festive party with a winter wonderland theme.
O: Open Mic Night
Host a Christmas-themed open mic night (or karaoke night) and belt out your favourite tunes.
P: Pet Fancy Dress
Dress up your dog, cat, or other furry friend with a Christmas theme and compete for best dressed.
Q: Quiz Night
Host a Christmas-themed trivia night with an entry fee. Winner gets bragging rights!
R: Raffle
Boost your fundraising by including a festive raffle at your event with exciting prizes.
S: Stocking Filler Sale
Get creative and sell handmade stocking fillers, with the profits going towards UKST’s lifesaving work.
T: Tree Decorating Competition
Hold a Christmas tree decorating competition with your neighbours or friends on social media.
U: Unwanted Gift Exchange
After Christmas, hold a gift exchange event where people can swap or sell unwanted gifts.
V: Video Game Marathon
Stream a video game marathon with a Christmas theme.
W: Wreath Making Workshop
Invite your family and friends to make wreaths in exchange for donations – or sell your creations!
X: X Marks the Spot
Organise a festive-themed treasure hunt with hidden prizes and clues to solve.
Y: Yule Log Baking Competition
Challenge bakers to make their best Yule Log cakes – bake off style!
Z: Zumba Marathon
Hold a Zumba style dance session with your favourite festive playlist and decorations
Any questions? Please email the fundraising team via fundraising@sepsistrust.org