Ideas to raise money

  1. Have a quiz night at the school, pub, church, local village hall etc. There are many quizzes available on the internet...
  2. Organise a 'KrispyKreme' Tea - Kripsy Kreme will provide doughnuts at cost price, you can either charge an entry fee or make money by having a raffle.
  3. Ask your company, local church, rotary group, school or sports club to select us as their charity of the year. We can provide information about the charity and assist with fundraising events.
  4. Open Garden - open your garden to visitors. Charge an entry fee, sell refreshments or have a raffle.
  5. Enjoy a Karaoke Night - All that's needed is a karaoke machine and a room of people ready to sing the night away!
  6. Sponsored Challenge - ask your friends and family to sponsor you to take up a challenge. It could be a bike ride, a sponsored slim, a head shave or a swim!
  7. Have a Christmas Sale - Sell our Christmas cards, wrapping paper and other goodies.
  8. Wine Tasting - ask a local off licence to support your goal of raising money for Watford Mencap. Invite your friends, have a raffle and enjoy the evening...
  9. Have a Car Wash - Ask a group of local school children, Scouts or Girl Guides to have a car wash in a local car park or supermarket - make sure you get permission!
  10. Lead a walk / ramble - this could be to a place of historic interest or a scenic route to take in beautiful sights. Ask people to raise sponsorship or pay an entry fee.
  11. Car Boot Sale / Jumble - ask people to donate their goods and raise as much monye as you can - use a local car park or your driveway!
  12. Game Show - host a version of a popular TV Game Show - this could be with a local community group or school. Who Wants to be a Millionnaire is always popular!
  13. Book Sale - ask people to donate their unwanted books and have a book sale.
  14. Burns Night - a traditional Scottish evening with scottish dancing, haggis, tatties and traditional music.
  15. Toy / Clothes Sale - these can be big fund raisers, especially in the run up to Christmas
  16. Printer Cartridges & Mobile Phones - Watford Mencap recycles used printer cartridges and old unwanted mobile phones - make sure you don't throw yours away and drop them into the office instead!
  17. eBay - if you're selling something on eBay, please donate a percentage to Watford Mencap - anything from 10% can be donated.
  18. Carol Singing - a festive fundraiser that's good fun and very Christmassy! Sing in your local high st with a group of friends, or outside the supermarket. - make sure you get permission first.
  19. Tell people about us! The more people who know about Watford Mencap, the more people will fundraise for us! We need funds to keep our services going, so let people know you support us!
  20. Think of your own great fundraising idea!

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