Fundraising at work is always fun and a really effective way to raise a significant amount of money. Whether you want to do something low key like a bake sale or something with a bit more organisation involved such as an office sports day, there are lots of options to suit every person and workplace!
And if you have a radical idea that we haven't mentioned below, please do get in touch and we can help you set it up!
Fundraising Ideas
Why not organise a fundraising event and involve all your colleagues - we've listed a few ideas to help you get started below:
- Organise a sweepstake: This could be for the World Cup or Wimbledon or for an event you are doing. Charge a small fee and the winner gets a prize. Download our sweepstake template here.
- Donate lunch money: Ask colleagues to bring in a packed lunch and donate the money they would typically spend on lunch. Make it a social affair by creating a picnic area and show a film or sports match.
- Forfeit jar: Put a ban on swearing for the day with penalties varying according to the severity of the word. You could also put a forfeit on a word over-used by someone in the office.
You can find more ideas in our A-Z fundraising ideas guide.
Fundraising resources
If you would like any branded resources to support with your fundraising, you can find some digital resources here. You can also email us to request physical resources including t-shirts, bookmarks and flyers.
How to get your money to us
- Set up a JustGiving page: JustGiving is the easiest and most convenient way to collect donations, as they will come straight to us and Gift Aid will be added automatically. Get started here and check out our fundraising toolkit for top tips for creating a great JustGiving page.
- Donate via our website. Deposit the money you have raised into your bank account, and make a donation here. Don't forget to let us know how you raised the money so we can thank you!
- Send us a cheque. Please make this payable to National Literacy Trust and sent to 68 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL. Please include a note to tell us know you raised the money.
- Pay into our bank account. Please call us on 020 7820 6254 for our bank account details.
If you have any questions, or would like to find out more about how your company can support our work, please get in touch with us on 020 7820 6254, or email fundraise@literacytrust.org.uk.