There’s a fundraising event for everyone. The hardest part of fundraising it deciding what to do and doing it. Some prefer to fundraise alone, whilst others love to fundraise as part of a group? Ask yourself - what are you good at and how could you challenge yourself? Or you could use this as an opportunity to try something you've always wanted to.

Even the simplest event needs planning and preparation. The more planning you do the easier the event will be. Think about how you will fundraise – will it be by charging an entrance fee to the event, sponsorship for an activity you are doing or will you raise funds from selling things such as snacks/drinks etc. Now is the time to set up your Justgiving page to collect online donations, but don’t worry if you get any cash you can add this to the total as offline donations.

Ask your local shops, pubs and restaurants if they would donate items or vouchers as prizes for a raffle, quiz or auction. Most businesses are happy to help as its good marketing for them. But don’t be disappointed or knocked back if it’s a no, just thank them and try again.

Once you have everything planned, its time to drum up interest from friends, family, colleagues, clubs and organisations you are involved with. The more people you tell, the more donations you are likely to get. Share your fundraiser and/or online Justgiving page on social media. If you want to go big then contact your local newspaper or radio as they may like to run a feature about your event or activity.