Getting started

We’re here to help you make the most of your fundraising. Our team are here to help you every step of the way. This page is full of top tips to make your fundraising a big success, whether you are organising a bake sale or climbing a mountain.

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Fundraising ideas

Need some inspiration to kick start your fundraising? Ready to start raising money but not sure what to do? Here’s some ideas to get you started.

Fundraising ideas illustrationHave a donation pot. You could put it on your business reception desk or make a ‘naughty words’ jar at home. 

Organise a bake sale or coffee morning, at work, school or in a local community centre. Ask your friends to bake something delicious to raise money for us.

Hold a yard sale. Declutter your house and raise money at the same time. Team up with your neighbours and make it a community event! Alternatively, try selling on eBay.

Organise a quiz night, auction or party. Get together with your friends, colleagues and community for an evening of fun!

Set yourself a challenge. Run, walk, swim or cycle your way to fundraising success. If physical challenges aren’t for you, how about a sponsored head shave, silence, or gaming session.

Arrange a games event. Play bridge, poker or football or a golf, with tickets and donations raising funds. This is a great way to donate in memory of someone, with a hobby they loved.

Fundraise for a special occasion. Ask for donations instead of gifts for your wedding, birthday or christening.

Top tips

  1. Remember it’s ok to keep it simple and to do something that you are good at, like baking.
  2. Look around for ways to keep any costs down – maybe you can use your local community centre for free, or perhaps your work will let you host a cake sale.
  3. Before you get started, set yourself a target – it can help to keep you motivated.
  4. People are more likely to sponsor you for something unique and creative. Set yourself a challenge if you reach a fundraising milestone, like ‘if I reach £500 I’ll wear shorts to work’.
  5. The Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator  have some useful guidance about raising money for charity which you can read here.

Fundraising doesn’t have to be complicated and we are here to help!

Getting started

Whether you’re planning your own event, setting yourself a personal challenge or trying something completely new, our team are here to support you to make the most of your fundraising.

Here are the steps we recommend:

Speech bubbles illustration1. Talk to our fundraising team

Don’t forget, we’re here to help. We’ll even send you a N&N Hospitals Charity t-shirt and branded materials for your fundraising. Email us about your plans and we’ll be here to support you and share your achievements.


Fundraising page illustration2. Set up a fundraising page

We recommend JustGiving. It’s really simple to set up a page, and easy to share it by email or on social media to reach more people. It allows you to post updates to tell everyone how things are going, and the platform can boost your fundraising by allowing people to Gift Aid their donation.


3. Have fun and share your success!

Enjoy your event, what ever you do. Don’t forget to take photos and share these on social media to show how have got on. This can help boost more donations during and after your event.


NICU family’s £25,000 fundraising legacy

The family of a boy who spent his first days on NICU more than 16 years ago are finally taking a fundraising break having raised £25,000 for the N&N Hospitals Charity.

Read the Bakers’ story

Jack Baker

Fundraising FAQs

Here a few answers to common fundraising questions. If you still need help, please get in touch.

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