How to plan a successful fundraising event

Weekday evening, a weekend or school holidays? Make sure your date doesn’t clash with any important occasions.

Don’t try to do everything yourself. Get your friends, family, and colleagues to help you organise and spread the word. Make a list of tasks and decide who’s doing what.

A few posters on local community boards or in schools make a big difference too. Check out some of our resources

Need a venue? It’s best to book well in advance. Make sure it has access to suit everyone’s needs and a place to make drinks. If it’s a public place, check whether you need a licence.

Make sure you have a first aid kit. If you’re selling food and drink, check for potential allergens so you can alert people.

If you're selling to fundraise, try selling on eBay or setting up an Etsy shop. It's fast, easy, and effective.

Set up a WhatsApp or Facebook group, get on TikTok and don’t forget Instagram. Get people to post updates, photos, and videos, and remember to tag us. There are so many ways to get your fundraising event noticed.

Create a JustGiving page. Write your story and tell people why you think fighting for home is important. Set a target, and don’t be afraid to increase it to get more donations.

If your sponsors are UK taxpayers, we can claim an extra 25p more for every £1 you raise which means we can raise more money from your donations at no extra cost to you.

Post regular updates on JustGiving and share them far and wide on social media and by email