Fundraising Ideas for Work

Fundraising at work is a great way to bring colleagues together. Whether your team is office‑based, remote or spread across multiple sites, these ideas can help you plan something enjoyable that makes a real difference.

Quick and Easy Ideas

• Swear jar – A classic. Every slip-up adds a coin to the pot.
• Sweepstakes – Link it to major events such as the World Cup, Olympics, Wimbledon, Strictly Come Dancing, The Great British Bake Off or The Traitors.
• Dress down days – Simple to organise and always popular.

Medium‑Planning Activities

• Bake sale and raffle – A reliable favourite that works for any workplace.
• Quiz – Host at work, online or at the pub.
• Team lunch – Cook lunch for your colleagues and ask for a donation equal to what they would normally spend.
• Become a Unicorn – Join in with National Unicorn Day on 9 April.
• Department challenges – Compete to collect the most £1 coins in a month or take on another friendly competition.
• Car wash – If you have a car park, host a monthly car wash. Departments can take turns. Bring spare clothes.

Larger Events

• Charity ball – A great way to raise funds and bring people together.
• Sports Day – Let staff vote on the events, from egg and spoon races to tug of war.
• Auction of promises – Always popular and can be held in person or online.

Sponsored and Team Challenges

• Physical challenges – Aim for the most steps in a month or a week. For example, one million collective steps could be reached with ten people walking 20,000 steps a day for five days.
• Inter‑office competitions – If you have several branches, compete to see who can raise the most or cover the distance between offices the fastest, either virtually or in real life.

Dates for Your Calendar

These awareness events can be a useful anchor for your fundraising:

• Dyscalculia Awareness Day: Tuesday 3 March
• National Unicorn Day: 9 April
• Dyslexia Awareness Week: Monday 6 October to Sunday 12 October 2025

Additional Tips

• Matched funding – Many organisations match what their staff raise. Check with your manager or HR team to see if this is available.
• Setting up a fundraising page – You can set up a JustGiving page to collect donations online. Funds come straight to us which reduces admin, and it is ideal for group challenges such as runs or bike rides.
• Free Neurodiversity in the Workplace session – Supporters who raise over £2,500 can request a complimentary session on neurodiversity in the workplace. This includes practical tips and simple adjustments that support employees and teams.