Organise your own event

Take part in fundraising for Shelter

Organising your own activity or event can be great fun – and raising money for Shelter will make a big difference to the lives of homeless and badly housed people.

If you’re planning your own event, you can download a copy of our Fundraising Guide. It features everything you’ll need to make your day a success, including:

  • ideas for activities and events throughout the year
  • top tips for planning your day
  • advice on getting publicity and spreading the word
  • important legal and health and safety information
  • advice on how to get your fundraising money to us.

From an Easter egg hunt to a swimathon, raffle or wine tasting evening – whatever you decide to do, you’ll be helping improve the lives of others. 

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"At first, setting myself the target of £1000 was quite daunting, but once I’d split it up into smaller amounts it became much more manageable and organising the different activities even made it great fun."

Emma Goldsmith, organised events to raise £1000 in sponsorship for the Great North Run

FundRaising Standards Board