Christmas fundraising
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 jumper on Thursday 11th December 2025 (or on a day that suits you!). Click here to find out more about how to get involved.
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
Thank you for your support! Your fundraising brings us one step closer to ending preventable sepsis deaths, and improving outcomes for survivors.
Please click here to register your Christmas Fundraising, or you can get in touch with our fundraising team via fundraising@sepsistrust.org.